Amazon's cheapest Kindle now has a better screen and a front light

Higher contrast, better touchscreen and Paperwhite-like light among improvements

Amazon has released a new version of its cheapest Kindle e-reader with an improved screen and a reading light, a feature previously held back for its more expensive devices.

Costing 10 more than the previous generation, at 69.99, the new Kindle has a 6in e-ink display with an adjustable front light that projects from the sides to make the screen readable in the dark.