What screen glare?; Lighter than a paperback;

No MP3 or audiobook playback; Prone to the odd crash;

Overall, a very impressive fielding from Amazon in the eReader department. Not only does the Kindle Paperwhite enjoy all the same content availability and support as the other Kindles, but it is the beneficiary of a sizable spec bump and a backlight that enables one of the best all-around eReader...

I have been using the Paperwhite exclusively for reading for two weeks now vs. my other Kindles, and I am writing this review from the perspective of being a long-time Kindle user vs.

In an era where multi-purpose tablets rule, there are still several dedicated e-readers out there, and the Kindle Paperwhite rules the pack. With its capacitive touch controls and wonderful backlighting, it's everything you'd ever want in an e-ink reader. Highly recommended!

Is the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite a bright idea or just a flash in the pan?

Sharp; bright front-lit displa; Easy to read new fonts; Cutting edge reading features

Over-sensitive touch tech; Dodgy browser; Fewer features than US

Amazon's Kindle Fire was an instant hit when it was released in 2011 – the tablet used the success of it's forbearer the original Kindle to get off to a great start, but Amazon hasn't forgotten about the device made it all happen and have since unveiled the new Kindle Paperwhite, the next iteration...

Some reviewers prefer the physical page turn buttons like those on the touch-screen Nooks, but most say it's all a breeze whether you're flipping pages or browsing the Kindle bookstore.

Lit display; Crisp; responsive touch screen; Robust feature set; 2-month battery life

Limited ebook format support; Ads on lockscreen

Several reviewers have said that the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is the best E-Ink reader on the market and I agree, with a few caveats. Not everyone wants the same things: some of you may prefer ePub for its greater openness (you can buy books from more sources), others of you may want a card slot or...

Excellent E-Ink display that's sharper with good frontlighting; Slim and light

No expansion slot; no hardware page turn buttons

There's room for improvement in future models, but the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is the best, most complete version-feeling of the Kindle to date. It doesn't have every feature the series has ever offered, but it does offer everything that related to what Kindles are all about - reading.

Light is an ereader revelation; Excellent E-ink screen; Kindle infrastructure is great

Light throw slightly inconsistent; No speaker or headphone jack; A little heavy among its peers

Ian: I'm extremely happy with my Paperwhite. They're not yet available outside the US or European market yet and I'm so happy that Julie helped me to get hold of one. No the Kindle screen isn't "paper white" all the time, it's only achievable under specific built in and ambient light conditions.

Light weight; Screen is bright and crisp in any lighting situation (though you may have to play with the built in light's settings; No need for additional lights or covers for reading at night; Adding a smart cover gives you instant access to where you left of (no SO version; No more spooky dead...

Not fully available internationally