Amazon today revealed the Sanctuary– the company’s ‘thinnest and lightest Kindle ever before.’ The eight-generation Kindle is ’30 % thinner on standard and over 20 % lighter compared to any kind of various other Kindle,’ according to Amazon. It considers merely 4.6 ounces and also is merely 3.4 mm at its thinnest factor. The Sanctuary features a ‘featherweight’ polymer framework that is ‘plated with steel by structural electroplating.’ This enables the electronic visitor to be light-weight while not being delicate. It is additionally developed to move the center of gravitation to your hand to offer it a more book-like feel when reading.

The Oasis boasts a high-resolution 300 ppi Paperwhite display screen with 60 % even more LEDs giving it the brightest screen from the whole Kindle Family. It likewise ships with an integrated front light as well as brand-new dual-battery system. Customers can demand the device and also its cover at the same time when both devices are snapped together. The billing cover likewise acts like an Apple Smart Cover waking the tool when opened up, and it will instantly charge the Sanctuary when you’re on the go. Together the Oasis and cover provide ‘months of consolidated battery life,’ according to Amazon.com.

The Sanctuary consists of all of Amazon’s advanced e-reader features, such as Whispersync, X-Ray, Word Wise and also more. The Kindle Sanctuary is availble for pre-order for $290 through amazon.com. It is the most expensive device in the Kindle family. You could still snatch a standard Kindle for $80, or Paperwhite for $120. The Oasis likewise signs up with the $200 Kindle Voyage in the expanding Kindle family members.