Amazon has lowered the cost of "reading room" Kindle

Online store Amazon has lowered the cost of the device for reading electronic books on the Kindle $ 70. Now the "reader", equipped with a 6-inch screen and a mobile unit, will cost 189 dollars, according to an official press release.
Price change was a response to the book-retailer Barnes & Noble, which on June 21 reduced the cost of their own "reading room" Nook to 199 dollars. Also B & N presented the new model Nook Wi-Fi without a module provider for 149 dollars.
Thus, Kindle will cost $ 40 more than the "younger" Nook, and $ 10 less than the "older" reader "Barnes & Noble. Previously, the device Amazon and B & N sold for one price.

Amazon also lowered the cost of Kindle for delivery outside the U.S.. Worldwide Kindle will also be sold for 189 dollars, not counting shipping costs. However, in Russia "reading room" still will not be delivered.

It is expected that in August, Amazon could release a new model of the Kindle. It was reported that it will be thinner than previous models, chitalok "Amazon. Her E-Ink screen will have a higher contrast ratio, but remain in black and white.