Amazon add six new devices to their hardware range

In one swoop, Amazon announced the imminent arrival of six new devices to their hardware range, updating and expanding on their existing tablets and e-readers.

In what is already a densely populated market, here is a closer look at all the new offerings from the e-commerce giant.

The new top-end e-reader, the Voyage is the thinnest device of it’s kind according to Amazon at just over 0.3ins (7.8mm). It is also light, weighing 6.34oz (180 grams). The Voyage has dedicated page-turning controls either side of the screen called Page Press, which can be squeezed to interact with. They are designed to make one-handed reading more comfortable.

The Voyage also has a new adaptive front light, which adjusts itself depending on the lighting where you’re reading. The Paperwhite display has also been improved. It will cost £169.

The original e-reader, Amazon has decided to give the device an update, doubling the storage space and adding a touch display to this level for the first time. At £59, Amazon believes it will encourage more users to invest in an e-reader.

Amazon’s top of the line tablet, this update has place a lot of emphasis on the audio and visual aspect of use. The display contains 339 pixels per inch and contains more than the iPad Air. Thanks to the new processor Amazon graphics in gaming are 70% than last year.

In terms of audio the Fire HDX contains Dolby Atmos, which is designed to offer more cinematic sound to the user from the speakers and headphones.

Customers will also get unlimited free cloud storage for every image taken on the Fire HDX, which will retail at £329.

Available in two sizes - 6 and 7 inches, the Fire HD is also on offer in five colours. Essentially a smaller version of the HDX, Fire HD take advantage of Amazon’s latest mobile operating system like it’s bigger sibling. This means software like Family Library where family members can share content, and ASAP, which predicts the media you’re going to view next. The 6-inch is priced at £79 and the 7-inch at £119, making it very competitive too.

The same as the Fire HD, but yet to have a confirmed UK launch, Kids Edition has been designed to be child proof. It uses Amazon’s Free Time software for starters, and this gives parents the chance to set time limits on gaming, and goals for reading and other educational tasks. Activating Free Time also disables purchases on a device.

Finally, there is the robust case that aims to prevent damage in the hands of overzealous youngsters.