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Prime Day is June 23 to 26, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it’s over.
One of the best Prime Day deals right now—particularly if you have younger readers at home—is the Kindle Colorsoft Kids Edition currently on sale for $179.99, $90 off the original $269.99 list price, and the lowest price it has ever reached, according to price tracking tools.
The Kindle Kids models always offer a better value than the regular adult version, regardless of the owner’s age: They include a case, don’t display ads, and offer a free trial of Amazon Kids+, a subscription service that grants access to a bunch of books. You also get an extended 2-year warranty. The Amazon Kids+ subscription will automatically renew every month (starting at $5.99 per month) unless you cancel it. You can also use the Parent Dashboard to add books from your account to your kid’s library, view reading progress, adjust age filters, set a device bedtime, and more.
The Kindle Colorsoft Kids Edition was released last July and is essentially the same as the Kindle Colorsoft adult version, but with the aforementioned perks. The color screen is ideal for comic books and picture books. There’s a temperature-adjustable light for reading at night, and the battery lasts up to 8 weeks.
What do you think so far?
If you’re not sure if the kids’ edition is for you (or your kid), we have a breakdown of all the Kindle models. I’ve been using Kindles for over a decade now, and love them to bits. While at full price this Kindle doesn’t seem worth it, at $180, it’s a great deal.
Looking for something else? Retailers like Walmart and Best Buy run Prime Day-style sales that are especially useful if you don’t have Amazon Prime.
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