For a limited time, Amazon's Kindle Colorsoft is available at a discounted price of $224.99, a $55 reduction from its initial starting price of $279.99. This deal makes the ebook reader a more attractive option for those looking for a color screen and Amazon's ecosystem.

The Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, reviewed by The Verge last year, was criticized for its high price point. However, with this discount, the device's shortcomings, such as its smaller 7-inch display and lack of stylus support, become more forgivable. The ebook reader is now available at this discounted price on Amazon and Best Buy.

The Kindle Colorsoft is essentially a Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition with a color screen, utilizing E Ink's color screen technology. This provides more vibrancy than Kobo's similar Libra Colour, although the 300ppi resolution is halved in color mode. The resulting contrast and color make browsing and reading books, or even comics, more pleasant and engaging.

Despite not offering the same level of image quality as a dedicated tablet with an OLED or LCD display, the Colorsoft benefits from recent software updates and features an auto-adjusting front light, robust IPX8 waterproofing, and faster page-turning performance than prior models. Additionally, users can expect up to two months of battery life, wireless charging, 32GB of storage, and zero ads.

For those invested in Amazon's ecosystem, the Kindle Colorsoft is the only option for a color screen ebook reader. With this discount, it becomes a more compelling choice for ebook enthusiasts. The deal is part of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, which offers discounts on various products.

It's worth noting that the Kindle Colorsoft's price reduction is a significant one, making it a more competitive option in the ebook reader market. As the only color screen ebook reader from Amazon, this deal may attract more customers who were previously deterred by the high price point.

For those interested in taking advantage of this deal, the Kindle Colorsoft is available at Amazon and Best Buy for $224.99. This limited-time offer provides an opportunity for ebook enthusiasts to experience the benefits of a color screen ebook reader at a more affordable price.