The launch of the first-ever color Kindle isn't going so great. Amazon's Colorsoft began shipping on October 30, but ...

and no lock screen ads. How long can I expect my Kindle to last? There isn’t a science to this, but (provided you treat your tech well) Amazon’s Kindles tend to last about five to 10 years.

The Amazon Kindle (2024) starts at $110 for the “Lockscreen Ad-Supported” version, which will display ads related to Amazon products and services on the screen when it’s in sleep mode.