Amazon’s Kindle has been the default e-reader for over a decade thanks to its long-lasting battery life, capacity to hold thousands of books, and the gigantic Kindle ebook store. Recent Kindle models have gained much-requested features,

As of Jan. 17, the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (32GB) is on sale for $229.99 for Amazon Prime members. This is 18% off its list price of $279.99. Revealed last October, the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition is a sleek new e-reader that lets you enjoy all of your favorite novels and comics in color.

Much of Amazon’s experimentation in the Kindle line has generally led to bigger devices that are easier to read, but the Kindle Colorsoft is the first that ventures beyond a fully monochromatic viewing experience.

The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft has received its first significant discount, but only if you are a Prime Member. The regular price in the United States is $279.99, but is now available for $229.99, a savings of $50.

The Kindle Colorsoft is discounted by $50, and a trade-in offer allows you to save even more.

Because of this, it doesn’t surprise me that when I talk to people about their Kindles (or any ebook readers for that matter), they’ll often tell me they’ve held onto them for several years. In general,