(CNN) -- Amazon unveiled a collection of new Kindle devices in Santa Monica, California, on Thursday. There were two dedicated e-readers and three Kindle Fire tablets, ranging in price from $69 to $499. After Chief Executive Jeff Bezos finished his presentation, journalists were given some hands-on time with the new devices. Here are our first impressions: 7-inch Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire There are a few new members of the Kindle Fire family, one at every popular tablet price point. There are two new 7-inch devices, the $159 Kindle Fire and $199 Kindle Fire HD. Bezos also announced a pair of higher-end, faster Kindle Fire HD devices, both 8.9-inches, but they were not available for a demonstration. The 4G model costs $499, the regular model $299.The new Kindle Paperwhite e-reader features a "front-lit" light that is subtle and stunningNew 7-inch Kindle Fire tablets are attractive and intuitive but still lag at timesMost new tablets will start shipping later in September and can be ordered now
It may not be the most expensive or feature-filled product announced Thursday by _, but the Kindle Paperwhite could be the most impressive complete package.