Amazon's September 6th launch event is underway and we're tracking all the new announcements from the Kindle maker. First up is the brand new Kindle paperwhite ebook reader, which comes with much improved pixel density, better contrast, and a $119 price. The cost rises to $179 if you want the 3G version, with both available to order today and shipping on October 1st. The entry level price for owning a Kindle has been lowered to $69, with deliveries beginning on September 14th.The updated 7-inch Kindle Fire features a faster processor and twice the RAM for just $159; orders begin today and it will ship September 14th. Amazon's also going big with the Kindle Fire HD family that will come in three variants: a 7-inch tablet that will retail starting at $199, an 8.9-inch version for $299, and an LTE-equipped version that will start at $499.
Sep 6, 2012, 6:12 PM UTCDan Seifert
Amazon's new 7-inch Kindle Fire: twice the RAM, faster processor, longer battery life, $159
Amazon has officially announced its new Kindle Fire tablet, which features a faster processor, more RAM, and longer battery life, yet costs less than original model.
Sep 6, 2012, 6:11 PM UTCAdi Robertson
Amazon announces Kindle Serials installment-based publishing program
Amazon has announced Kindle Serials, an installment-based publishing program.
Sep 6, 2012, 6:04 PM UTCJeff Blagdon
Amazon drops price of Kindle to $69, shipping September 14th
Amazon is dropping the price on its least expensive Kindle to $69. The device is unchanged, featuring the same 6-ounce weight and 6-inch e-ink screen as last year's model.
Sep 6, 2012, 5:50 PM UTCSam Byford
Kindle Paperwhite e-reader announced, $119 Wi-Fi and $179 3G models ship October 1st
Amazon has announced its latest Kindle e-reader.
Sep 6, 2012, 3:17 AM UTCBryan Bishop
Amazon shows new Kindle Fire and backlit 'Paperwhite' Kindle readers in TV ad
We're expecting quite a few things out of tomorrow's Amazon event, and the company just helped heighten expectations a little bit more with a new commercial.
Aug 30, 2012, 10:43 PM UTCChris Ziegler
Exclusive: meet the Amazon Kindle with 'Paperwhite' backlit display
Aug 23, 2012, 6:21 PM UTCLaura June
Amazon holding press event on September 6th: new Kindles on the way?
Amazon announces media event on September 6th
