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expiredphoinix | Staff posted Mar 22, 2026 07:10 AM
expiredphoinix | Staff posted Mar 22, 2026 07:10 AM

16GB Amazon Kindle Colorsoft eReader + Black & Clear Case

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$172

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Amazon has 16GB Amazon Kindle Colorsoft eReader (Black) + Black & Clear Back Case on sale for $171.98. Shipping is free.

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  • Note: Save 20% with qualifying Trade-In.
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  • Color reading: 7" high-contrast Colorsoft display with paper-like color for vibrant covers and content
  • New experience: Display optimized for color reading, unlike Paperwhite's black-and-white optimization
  • Color highlights: Mark scenes in yellow, orange, blue, or pink
  • Long battery: Up to 8 weeks on a single USB-C charge
  • Adjustable lighting: Shift from white to amber for reading in sunlight or darkness
  • Waterproof: Safe for pool, bath, or anywhere
  • Vast library: Access over 15 million titles; add Kindle Unlimited for best sellers and more
  • Page Color feature: Invert text/background for comfort while keeping colorful images and covers (distinct from Dark Mode)

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Amazon has 16GB Amazon Kindle Colorsoft eReader (Black) + Black & Clear Back Case on sale for $171.98. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Save 20% with qualifying Trade-In.
Details:
  • Color reading: 7" high-contrast Colorsoft display with paper-like color for vibrant covers and content
  • New experience: Display optimized for color reading, unlike Paperwhite's black-and-white optimization
  • Color highlights: Mark scenes in yellow, orange, blue, or pink
  • Long battery: Up to 8 weeks on a single USB-C charge
  • Adjustable lighting: Shift from white to amber for reading in sunlight or darkness
  • Waterproof: Safe for pool, bath, or anywhere
  • Vast library: Access over 15 million titles; add Kindle Unlimited for best sellers and more
  • Page Color feature: Invert text/background for comfort while keeping colorful images and covers (distinct from Dark Mode)

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Mar 22, 2026 03:05 PM
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Frank36Mar 22, 2026 03:05 PM
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Great, I've been waiting for a deal on one of these. If you go for the $187.97 bundle with the charging block included, you can apply a 20% off discount when you trade in an amazon device.
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Mar 22, 2026 04:26 PM
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Vegeta21Mar 22, 2026 04:26 PM
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Amazing deal including cover! Thanks
Mar 22, 2026 05:14 PM
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CubicrootoftheeMar 22, 2026 05:14 PM
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Quote from Frank36 :
Great, I've been waiting for a deal on one of these. If you go for the $187.97 bundle with the charging block included, you can apply a 20% off discount when you trade in an amazon device.
I usually see the trade-in option. Not this time. Curiouser and curiouser.
Mar 22, 2026 07:13 PM
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ben_r_Mar 22, 2026 07:13 PM
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How easy are these to hack these days?
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Mar 23, 2026 03:47 AM
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GiantcrazyMar 23, 2026 03:47 AM
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Quote from Cubicrootofthee :
I usually see the trade-in option. Not this time. Curiouser and curiouser.
Different bundle - check here:
https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Sta...BTCJK&th=1
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Mar 23, 2026 09:50 AM
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armedmetallicaMar 23, 2026 09:50 AM
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The number of people who don't know what this device is for in this thread is at least 2.
For the record, it's like the regular kindle, except it has colors. It's not an iPad or Tablet. Thanks for coming to my Ted talk. The more you know.
Mar 23, 2026 11:22 AM
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814h4853n7Mar 23, 2026 11:22 AM
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 :
so, it's color? it's just an under-performing "I"-pad then?
It still has much longer battery life, and doesn't have all the distraction from iPad. It may be a good choice for someone who reads a lot of comics or do a lot of reading under sunlight.

That said, personally I choose (and have chosen) iPad mini over color eink, speaking as someone who owns two Kindle readers. The colors are much better, and it's more versatile. I use "regular" Kindle for reading.
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Mar 23, 2026 12:39 PM
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mer063Mar 23, 2026 12:39 PM
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Can this display pdf files? Can you use calibre to add your books to it?
Mar 23, 2026 12:39 PM
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fritzoMar 23, 2026 12:39 PM
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Quote from 814h4853n7 :
It still has much longer battery life, and doesn't have all the distraction from iPad. It may be a good choice for someone who reads a lot of comics or do a lot of reading under sunlight.

That said, personally I choose (and have chosen) iPad mini over color eink, speaking as someone who owns two Kindle readers. The colors are much better, and it's more versatile. I use "regular" Kindle for reading.
Thanks. I was wondering what the purpose of these would be with tablets being pretty much perfected these days.
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Mar 23, 2026 01:16 PM
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ParkkiMar 23, 2026 01:16 PM
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Quote from 814h4853n7 :
It still has much longer battery life, and doesn't have all the distraction from iPad. It may be a good choice for someone who reads a lot of comics or do a lot of reading under sunlight.

That said, personally I choose (and have chosen) iPad mini over color eink, speaking as someone who owns two Kindle readers. The colors are much better, and it's more versatile. I use "regular" Kindle for reading.
Arguably the biggest difference is that this is an e-ink screen, which means it's almost like reading paper, it can be read in direct sunlight with no glare or problem, and the screen only uses power when it changes.
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Mar 23, 2026 02:12 PM
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BigolballsMar 23, 2026 02:12 PM
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Grab these from Best buy for 169. Great for kids without the distraction of games in regular tab.
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Mar 23, 2026 03:08 PM
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SonofYahwehMar 23, 2026 03:08 PM
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Btw this version does not have ads while Kids version has ads if you exit the kids mode
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