Either way, the Scribe’s software updates are its most exciting new features. Most of them are designed to make the device more useful for writing. A new feature called Active Canvas, for instance, lets you write notes on books or PDFs that are actually anchored in-line with the text you’re reading.

Amazon’s new range is a comprehensive refresh of the Kindle brand, but sees one classic model come to the end of its life.

Kindle Colorsoft is the first Amazon Kindle with a full color e-ink display, and the 32GB Signature Edition is available for preorder for $279.99.