The Kindle Colorsoft has been on my wishlist for a while – and now it's got its first Aussie discount

After overcoming a rather heinous reading slump, I have rediscovered my love for all things books. From burning through overrated 'romantasy' (romance/fantasy) novels to digesting the occasional biography, I spend all my free time reading, and now, my most-wished-for ereader has come within reach, making it easier to carry my favourite books with me everywhere.

The Kindle Colorsoft – the first ever colour Kindle – launched overseas late last year, but Amazon AU quietly released the device in July this year in Australia, listing it for a not-so-nice price of AU$399 for the 16GB model and AU$449 for the 32GB Signature Edition.

Since then, I've had an eye out for a discount, waiting with bated breath for a fair chunk of change to be knocked off the RRP. And after reading our glowing Kindle Colorsoft review, I knew it was the ereader that I wanted to get my hands on.

Right now, the Colorsoft has been discounted to AU$329 on Amazon — that's AU$70 off RRP! It’s the first discount in Australia on the colour Kindle, putting it within grasp for many a bookworm and entry-level ereader user (like me). Sure, it’s probably going to get a better discount when the second Prime Day sale in Australia takes place in October (even Black Friday sales aren’t too far away), but it's definitely worth considering if, like me, you've been eyeing this new Kindle.

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Kindle Colorsoft (16GB): was AU$399 now AU$329 at Amazon

The Kindle Colorsoft is currently discounted by AU$70 at Amazon AU. Using a 7-inch E Ink display with support for over 4,000 colours, 16GB storage and up to eight weeks' battery life on a single charge, the newly released Colorsoft is hard to pass up, especially if you mostly read comics, manga or graphic novels. While it's not the most impressive discount, an 18% reduction isn't something to scoff at for a newly released device.

Also discounted is the Colorsoft Signature Edition with 32GB storage for AU$379, which also adds wireless charging to the mix.

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Scoring an impressive 4.5 stars out of 5, our reviewer praised the Colorsoft’s sharp and vibrant display. A half star was knocked off as we thought the device was "decidedly expensive," given that it costs more than the entry-level Paperwhite and the Paperwhite Signature Edition. Even the Kobo Libra Colour is a better value at AU$379 with 32GB of storage and writing capabilities. But with this AU$70 discount on offer, this little niggle becomes almost irrelevant.

Thanks to its display, you can also enjoy book covers, comics and graphic novels in all their vibrant glory. You don't have to read colour texts to take full advantage of the display, as our reviewer found that the "monochrome performance remains strong" as black text benefits from the Colorsoft’s boosted contrast.

You can also fuel your reading addiction with Kindle Unlimited for AU$13p/m. Kindle Unlimited is similar to an online library, where you can "borrow" up to 20 books every month. The storefront is home to over 4 million ebooks and audiobooks; however, it’s important to note that Bluetooth connectivity is not available on any Kindle sold in Australia, so you can't listen to audiobooks via an Amazon ereader.

You'll need to be on the same page as me (pun very much intended) to snag this deal — this Kindle Colorsoft discount won't stick around long.