The 6th generation Kindle Paperwhite is the best Kindle yet, it's the most cost effective ereader on the market and it easily beats the Nook Glowlight and Kobo Aura HD on performance and design.

When Amazon first trotted out the Kindle Paperwhite, it was the first two-tone ereader in a long time (possibly ever) to have wow factor. And that front-lit screen turned out to be just as beautiful as promised .

As far as the Kindle Paperwhite goes, it's arguably the best e-reader you can buy if you're a book worm. It's a single-purpose device that allows you to focus on the words and cut out all of the distractions of today's modern world.

It’s amazing what a little light can do to alter the landscape of an entire market. Here we are thinking, “Ok, the e-reader is on its last legs. Time for the tablets to come in and clean up shop.†But these old stalwarts are alive and doing quite well, thank you very much.

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!

The eReader market might lack much of the glitz and glamour associated with the smartphone space, but it's following in its footsteps, with HD displays making their way onto the latest paperback replacements.

Sharper; 300PPI backlit display; Wallet-friendly starting price; Simple; well populated book store

Upgrades are minimal; Design is prone to fingerprints; Costs £10 more for an add-free version

Amazon has just released its third-gen Kindle Paperwhite e-reader, and while it doesn't offer a substantial upgrade over the previous model, it does iterate on what was already a fantastic device.

Excellent high-res screen, Long battery-life; Charges quickly, Enormous book selection, Adding your own files to the device is easy (plug it into a PC like a flash drive), Official leather case looks and feels great, but is expensive (~$40)

No adaptive backlight; Experimental browser is experimental for a reason

Amazon has announced an updated version of its Kindle Paperwhite eReader which includes improved contrast, a faster processor and new reading features. Pre-orders for the new device starts today ahead of an October 1 release.

In our world of smartphones and tablets, is there still room for e-readers Well, they may not be as sexy, powerful, or versatile as iPads , Galaxies , or HTC Ones . But then again, sometimes there's a lot to be said for a product that does one job very well.

Easy-to-use; New premium hardware design

Mostly good as a portal to Amazon services; Not great if you want library books or other reading material