Amazon launches new Kindles with aluminum options and page-turn case

Amazon refreshed the base Kindle, Paperwhite and Colorsoft: a millimeter thinner, 30 percent faster at opening books, with the power button moved to the top edge. New aluminum versions double storage to 32GB and all models get user-replaceable batteries for EU compliance. The base Kindle starts at $149.99, Signature Editions at $249.99.

• Base Kindle starts at $149.99; aluminum version costs $189.99 with 32GB
• Paperwhite Signature Edition is $249.99, Colorsoft Signature Edition $319.99
• Magnetic page-turn case costs $79.99, charging dock $59.99
• Kindle Click Bluetooth remote is $34.99 and works with 2024 or later Kindles