Amazon acknowledges screen issues on a ‘small number’ of Kindle Colorsoft units
After more than a decade of waiting, Amazon’s first color Kindle has stumbled out of the gate. An issue with the new display has left Colorsoft buyers
UPDATE: Amazon has paused Kindle Colorsoft shipping following screen issues
As first reported by The Verge, a strip of yellow is marring the bottom of the Kindle Colorsoft display for some users, leading to a rather dismal 2.6 star rating (at the time of writing) on the Amazon listing page in the US.
Amazon Seems to Delay Kindle Colorsoft Shipments Over Yellow Strip Defect
The company is contacting customers to better understand the issue with the goal of rolling out a software fix, according to users on Reddit.
I really like the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft — but is color worth $280?
We found that while the Kindle Colorsoft is basically a colorized Kindle Paperwhite, its screen holds another difference that made us switch our default settings.
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Review: It’s A First-Gen E-Reader–And It Shows
The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft allows you to read your comics and other colorful books on the go. Read the review to find out whether it's worth the $280 price tag.
Kindle Colorsoft Review: Color Is a Treat, Price Is Tricky
Some are users reporting that there's an issue with yellow tinging at the bottom of the Kindle Colorsoft's display. Amazon says it's aware of the issue and has paused shipments of the Colorsoft as it works on a fix.
Kindle Colorsoft vs Kobo Clara Colour: Which is the better color e-reader?
The Colorsoft has a 7-inch display whereas the Clara Colour has a 6-inch screen. Since the former is larger, it can fit more text on the page (depending on your font size). Reading comics on the Colorsoft is also easier thanks to the display’s size.
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft review: Don't give up your Paperwhite just yet
Color enhances the book-browsing experience, but that's about it. Most readers will be just as happy with a grayscale Kindle.
New Kindle Colorsoft users reporting 'distracting' yellow strip on screen
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The PocketBook Verse Pro Colour is the budget-friendly alternative to the Kindle Coloursoft
PocketBook was first on the scene, and the new Verse Pro Colour e-reader might be the best value option at £150 .
Amazon's new Kindle suffers annoying 'flaw' and buyers aren't happy
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Amazon Color Kindles Are Facing Display Glitches, Top Tech Expert Explains Why Users Are Seeing Yellow Bands On Their E-Ink Readers
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