Amazon has released a new Kindle Paperwhite, an update to its bestselling Kindle device. The 6″ device weighs in at 7.2 oz and costs $119.
The latest e-reader features Amazon’s highest resolution Paperwhite display along with a new typesetting engine. The new display contains 300 pixels per inch and 2x the pixels as the previous generation Kindle Paperwhite. The new typesetting engine has an exclusive font called Bookerly that was designed for reading on digital screens. In addition, the typesetting has updated layouts with new character placement and improved spacing.
The Kindle is currently available for presale and ships June 30.
