{"title":"Tablets \u0026 E-Readers","description":"\u003cp\u003eTablets and e-readers get shelved together, but they solve different problems: one does everything and tires your eyes, the other does a single thing well and can hold your attention for hours. This page carries both. Whether a model is an international version is always stated in its title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFirst decide which one you actually need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReading text? Take the e-reader\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn E Ink screen does not emit light — it reflects the light already in the room, the way paper does, so hours of reading never leaves your eyes dry. The trade-off is a slow refresh: video and games are simply not what it does. Battery life is measured in weeks rather than hours, so nothing extra goes in your bag. Colour E Ink, such as the Kaleido panel in the Kindle Colorsoft, will render covers and comics, but saturation and contrast never match an LCD — go in expecting that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoing everything? Take the tablet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTablets use LCD or OLED, so video, classes, gaming and note-taking with a keyboard are all on the table. The cost is a backlight pointed at your eyes; two straight hours of text reading will tell. If your day is mostly YouTube, Netflix and lectures, an e-reader is not a decision you need to make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWant both?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of people end up with both: the tablet for everyday use, the e-reader strictly for books. If the budget stretches to one, ask how many hours of plain text you read each week — under three, and the tablet already covers it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a tablet: three things that matter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize and how you will use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 to 9 inches is a one-hand device: good on the MTR, good for ebooks, good for casual gaming. 10 to 11 inches is the all-rounder — big enough for video, small enough to sit beside a laptop. Anything 12 inches or larger is a laptop substitute with a keyboard attached, and it needs a bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRAM and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRAM decides how many apps stay open instead of reloading. 4GB handles video and browsing; 8GB is where note-taking beside a playing video stops stuttering; 12GB and above only pays off for gaming and video editing. On storage, a few offline series fill 128GB quickly, and 256GB is the comfortable starting point for most people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWi-Fi or LTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWi-Fi models take no SIM and suit a tablet that mostly lives at home or in the office. LTE\/5G models take a SIM so you are not tethering, but the same model usually costs noticeably more. If tethering does not bother you, the money saved buys a storage tier upgrade instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing an e-reader: three things that matter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScreen size and resolution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 to 7 inches sits in one hand and fits a coat pocket. 10 inches and up is for PDFs, sheet music and technical books — fixed-layout files that force constant zooming and panning on a small screen. Resolution decides how crisp letter edges look; 300ppi is the comfortable line today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMonochrome or colour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pure monochrome panel gives the highest contrast, the lowest price and the longest battery — the right choice for novels. Colour shows covers, magazines and comics, but at the same price a colour model will not match a monochrome one on black-and-white text. Pick by what you actually read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFront light and water resistance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn adjustable colour-temperature front light warms up at night so it does not glare. Water resistance is what lets you read in the bath or at the poolside without worrying. Neither is universal — each product page states what that model has.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInternational version versus Hong Kong licensed stock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn international version is a brand-new unit brought in from an overseas market. The hardware, firmware and software match licensed stock; what differs is that warranty runs through us rather than the brand's Hong Kong service centre. Any product whose title does not say 國際版 is Hong Kong licensed stock carrying the manufacturer's warranty. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/parallel-import-vs-licensed-tv-hong-kong-guide\"\u003eparallel import versus licensed goods guide\u003c\/a\u003e for the full comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKindles deserve a specific note: \u003cstrong\u003eAmazon operates no official retail channel in Hong Kong\u003c\/strong\u003e, so every Kindle sold here is parallel imported, and the interface and store run in English. For Chinese books, Send to Kindle will push your own EPUB files onto the device. If you are unsure whether that suits you, message us on WhatsApp before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTablets and e-readers fall under our accessory terms: a 10-day exchange for units that fail, 100% brand new, and viewing by appointment at our Kwun Tong shop before you order. Full terms are on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/tv-warranty-policy\"\u003ewarranty policy page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-TV items ship by SF Express freight-collect, with the customer paying the shipping fee, or you can collect at the Kwun Tong shop free of charge between 11:00 and 19:00. For any other courier arrangement, or delivery to Macau, message us on WhatsApp. Details are on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan an e-reader open library loans?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on your library platform and the device. Some platforms can deliver a loan straight to a Kindle; others require their own app, and an e-reader will not necessarily run it. Tell us which platform you use before ordering and we will check the match for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan a tablet make calls and receive SMS?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn LTE\/5G model with a SIM installed will use mobile data and receive SMS, but most Android tablets have no earpiece, so calls need speakerphone or a Bluetooth headset. Wi-Fi models take no SIM at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the stylus and keyboard come in the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A stylus and keyboard cover are normally sold separately, and different models use different pen protocols, so they are not interchangeable. Message us on WhatsApp before ordering and we will tell you which accessories fit your model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated categories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/headphone\"\u003eAll headphones and earbuds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/camera\"\u003eAll cameras\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/frontpage-tv\"\u003eAll smart TVs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"amazon-kindle-colorsoft-16gb-colour-ereader","title":"Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Colour E-Reader (International Version)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most important point first: Amazon has no official channel in Hong Kong, so this is a parallel import and the interface language is English. Amazon's own product page identifies it as Kindle Colorsoft (1st Generation) – 2025 release, with a 7-inch Colorsoft display running 300 ppi in black and white, 150 ppi in colour, 16-level greyscale, and 16 GB of on-device storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e7-inch colour e-paper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazon describes the panel as \"Amazon's 7\" Colorsoft display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi B\u0026amp;W, 150 ppi color, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale\". Amazon also states directly that because of the added colour filter layer that creates the easy-on-the-eyes colour reading experience, you may notice the texture or brightness of the Colorsoft display looks different from the Kindle Paperwhite display. That is the manufacturer's own wording, quoted as-is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBattery and charging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single charge lasts up to eight weeks, measured on half an hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 13. It charges fully in under 2.5 hours with a 9W USB power adapter. Streaming Audible audiobooks over Bluetooth reduces battery life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWaterproofing and size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rating is IPX8, tested to withstand immersion in 2 metres of fresh water for 60 minutes. The body measures 127.6 × 176.7 × 7.8 mm (5 × 7 × 0.3 inches) and weighs 215 g (7.6 oz). Amazon lists Black as the only colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWireless and file formats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWi-Fi covers 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 and OWE security. Natively supported formats are Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI and PRC, plus Audible (AAX); PDF, DOCX, DOC, HTML, EPUB, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG and BMP are supported through conversion. Accessibility includes the VoiceView screen reader, which Amazon notes is available in English only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f6f6f6\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f6f6f6\"\u003eOfficial specification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eGeneration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eKindle Colorsoft (1st Generation) – 2025 release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e7\" Colorsoft with built-in light, 16-level greyscale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e300 ppi black \u0026amp; white, 150 ppi colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e16 GB on-device\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e127.6 × 176.7 × 7.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e215 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eBattery life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eUp to 8 weeks (half hour daily, wireless off, light level 13)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eCharging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eUnder 2.5 hours with a 9W USB power adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eWaterproofing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eIPX8, 2 m fresh water for 60 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eWi-Fi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eKindle Colorsoft, USB-C charging cable, quick start guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders of comics, illustrated books, magazines or maps who want colour without a backlit tablet screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople already comfortable in English who have an Amazon account and an existing Kindle library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who reads in the bath, by the pool or at the beach and needs the IPX8 rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for you if\u003c\/strong\u003e: you only read Chinese-language books and do not want to manage your own sources. Amazon has no official Hong Kong channel, the interface is English, and Chinese ebook support depends entirely on where you get your files. Amazon's page does not publish a list of supported interface languages, so we will not invent one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational version · Exchange within 10 days if faulty · 100% brand new · Viewing by appointment at our Kwun Tong shop; see the warranty policy for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-TV items are delivered by SF Express (freight collect, paid by the customer), or collected free at our Kwun Tong shop, 11:00–19:00. For other couriers or delivery to Macau, please WhatsApp us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can it read Chinese books?\u003c\/strong\u003e\nA: The device natively supports AZW3, AZW, TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI and PRC, and supports EPUB, DOCX and others through conversion. But with no official Amazon channel in Hong Kong, Chinese ebook support depends on your own sources and how you load files onto the device. That part is not something we can guarantee for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What language is the interface?\u003c\/strong\u003e\nA: English. Amazon's product page does not publish a full list of interface languages, so we will not claim more than the manufacturer states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is a power adapter included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\nA: No. The official box contents are the Kindle Colorsoft, a USB-C charging cable and a quick start guide. To hit the stated under-2.5-hour charge time you need to supply your own 9W USB power adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated products and guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/parallel-import-vs-licensed-tv-hong-kong-guide\"\u003eParallel import vs licensed goods: the full guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/tv-warranty-policy\"\u003eWarranty policy (10-day exchange for headphones, cameras, mics)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Amazon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48774450577602,"sku":"AMAZONKINDLECOLORSOFT16G","price":2060.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/4310\/0610\/files\/71yOMwSc3aL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1789052584"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/4310\/0610\/collections\/150.png?v=1789110142","url":"https:\/\/elechid.com\/en\/collections\/tablets-e-readers.oembed","provider":"Elechid 音立","version":"1.0","type":"link"}