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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite E-Reader Gets Two New Color Options

The Kindle Paperwhite is still a monochrome E Ink e-reader. But its backside now comes in denim and agave green.

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The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite e-reader now comes in agave green and denim blue

The Kindle Paperwhite is now available in its original black along with agave green and denim. 

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Amazon isn't upgrading its Kindle Paperwhite e-reader quite yet. But it is making it available starting today in two new color options: denim and agave green. 

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Amazon says the new colors will be offered only for the more expensive 16GB Paperwhite and 32GB Paperwhite Signature Edition, not the base 8GB Paperwhite, which lists for $140 ( ‎£130). Additionally, matching green agave leather and fabric covers are making their debut (Amazon's denim leather and fabric covers are already available for purchase).

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Last year, Amazon upgraded its entry-level Kindle ($90), upping its resolution to that of the Paperwhite's. However, the Paperwhite has a bigger screen (7 inches vs. 6 inches) and a more sophisticated lighting scheme, and it's fully waterproof. It arguably remains the best Kindle to purchase, especially when it dips to around $100 during flash sales.