The early deals of the Amazon Big Spring Sale aren’t all about headphones and smart home gear — there’s something here for bookworms too. Amazon has dropped the Kindle Colorsoft 16GB to just $169.99 ahead of the event, matching the lowest price we last saw during last year’s Black Friday frenzy.
This is the more affordable version of Amazon’s color Kindle, which launched last year as a cheaper alternative to the Signature Edition. It drops a few extras like wireless charging and halves the storage, but otherwise you’re getting the same experience — including the 7-inch Colorsoft display, adjustable warm light, and waterproof design.
The color screen is the obvious upgrade compared to your classic Kindle. The device is…