Amazon know a thing or two about ereaders, that much is clear from almost every version of the Kindle, and it's never been more apparent than in its 6th generation model. This almost epitomises everything you would expect from an ereader, it's truly an achievement in ereading technology.

The smooth matte-black finish; rounded edges and overall design make it look sleek and luxurious – a definite contender for the ‘best looking ereader' award

The onboard storage remains an issue, 2GB is too small and hardly justifiable; The cloud does offer an alternative option, but there are times when you won't have a Wi-Fi network or 3G available

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

The technology world may be aflutter over tablets, but Amazon has proven that the discrete, Shades of Grey reading public still has a soft spot for dedicated eReaders. The Kindle Paperwhite ($199+) builds on the success of a long line of e ink Kindles while incorporating a new proprietary display...

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...

To say that Amazon has been the single most powerful catalyst in the ebook revolution would not be an exaggeration. Before the introduction of the Kindle , many who adored the printed page universally scoffed at ebook readers, claiming that such devices would never replace the traditional reading...

Overall what's not to like here? You get an improved experience across the board with a better, crisper, clearer display, the option to read in any lighting situation, and all of this for only $119.

Though the Kindle Touch is a necessary catch-up upgrade for Amazon, this model's hardware and software introduce little innovation and imagination to separate it from the competition.

For this review I'm going to compare the Kindle Touch with the Nook Touch and Sony Reader PRS-T1. I've already compared the Nook and Sony head-to-head, both stock and rooted, so this review is going to focus on comparing each of them with the Kindle Touch specifically.

The dedicated eBook reader market is facing formidable competition from full-featured tablets that run a gamut of apps, offer extended functionality, HD screens and are priced just above the eBook readers.

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