reader two months ago, but we're already hearing
rumors that a newer model is on the way. According to
a new report from TechCrunch, the new version, to be
released in early Q2 of next year, will boast a sharper
300-pixel-per-inch screen, allowing it to better compete
with models like the Kobo Aura, which has a 265-ppi
screen. (Not that Kobo's represents much of a threat to
Amazon's book-selling empire.) Also it's worth noting
that E Ink makes the displays for basically all these e-
readers, so it seems unlikely that Amazon would hold
an exclusive on a 300-ppi panel -- at least not for long.
Additionally, TechCrunch claims the new Paperwhite
will have a lighter design that mimics the new Kindle
Fire HDX tablets, with chamfered edges, a rear power
button and a glass screen that sits flush with the bezels.
The device is also rumored to have haptic feedback
along the edges, which will give vibrating feedback
when you do things like move to the next page. There's
no big software update planned, apparently, although
Amazon is said to be working on a new custom font
that's more conducive to marathon reading sessions. We
suppose if this report is true, all will be revealed over
the coming months -- hopefully those of you who just
bought a new Paperwhite won't be too cheesed off by
the timing.
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