Amazon Introduces Kindle Paperwhite For Kids, And It’s Ready For Messy Accidents
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With how reliant people have become with their devices indoors, Amazon is hoping to swap some of the screen time for reading time. On Tuesday, it announced the Kindle Paperwhite Kids, a paper-like tablet with “zero distractions”—sans games, advertisements, internet access, or video.
Despite being tailored for children ages seven and up, the Paperwhite Kids sports the same 6.8-inch dimensions as the all-new fifth-gen Paperwhite. What sets it apart is its “child-proof” design; it’s got an IPx8 rating, ensuring it survives “accidental drops in the bath, hot tub, pool, and sea.”
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In addition, a protective cover prevents the display from being splashed on or scratched.
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If the tablet does fall prey to the occasional spill, though, Amazon has got another plan in place. The Kindle Paperwhite Kids comes with a two-year worry-free guarantee, entitling you to a replacement for when the device gets faulty.
To accommodate young, curious minds, the device will arrive with a free year’s subscription to Amazon Kids+, offering access to a trove of over 1,000 e-books so readers can explore new worlds being tucked in indoors. Popular titles include Artemis Fowl; Bridge to Terabithia; and Diary of a Wimpy Kid; and Forbes notes that the Harry Potter franchise is part of the selection too.
After the first year, the e-book subscription automatically renews at US$2.99 per month for Prime users and US$4.99 for non-members.
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In terms of accessibility, the Paperwhite Kids includes the OpenDyslexic typeface for extra legibility especially for readers with reading disabilities.
Just for the kids, this edition brings two more colorways than the standard Kindle Paperwhite. Apart from the usual black version, vibrant ‘Emerald Forest’ and ‘Robot Dreams’ designs are also available.
At US$159.99, the Paperwhite Kids is a tad pricier than the original (US$139.99), but its resilience against accidents might save you from forking out much more further down the line. You can preorder it here.
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[via Forbes and Engadget, images via Amazon]
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