There's a lot to like here, including a dual-touch display, X-Ray search feature, audio functionality and a 3G option, but there's nothing here that would make us want to dump our Nook, Sony WiFi reader, Kobo or even Kindle Keyboard.
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Conclusion: We like it
The Kindle finally gets a touchscreen, but with mixed results. The Kindle Touch's screen is a little slow and unresponsive, the interface is still a bit clunky, and it's not quite as small or comfortable to hold as the Nook -- or even its lower-end sibling, the Kindle 4. Still, it's much easier to type with the Kindle Touch's touchscreen than the Kindle 4's d-pad, and overall it's a solid pick, especially if you're a Kindle user ready to ditch your buttons and start swiping pages the old fashioned way.
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Emphasis on reading and instant gratification in a comfortable package that actually improves on the e-ink touchscreen metaphor. Ads are not intrusive. It’s soothing to see page numbers that match up with the print world.
Read the full review →Amazon's Kindle Touch is a very capable touch-screen ebook reader, but when it comes to price, the Wi-Fi-only version makes the most sense. The 3G option puts it too close to the more-versatile Kindle Fire tablet.
Read the full review →Should You Buy It? Yes, if you're going to buy an ebook reader, it should probably be the Kindle Touch.
Read the full review →Despite our technical critiques, which frankly go deeper than any mainstream user will care to go anyway, we still prefer Kindles to other e-book readers, if only because they're the portal to something greater.
Read the full review →The Kindle Touch 3G gives eReader fans a great E Ink screen, an innovative X-Ray feature, and more ways to get free books.
Read the full review →The Kindle Touch is, like all Kindles, excellent. There is no reason not to buy one at all... When it comes down to it, the Kindle is a great device that offers a great reading experience.
Read the full review →It is a fantastic ereader, with ease of use benefits that'll outweigh the flexibility bonuses on offer from other manufacturers. However, we're not convinced touchscreen operation is better than good old buttons here, and the Kindle Touch doesn't eclipse the cheaper model.
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NotHotWater
I really love the Kindle Touch - way more than my Kindle Keyboard. It only refreshes once every six pages which makes page turns relatively instant (probably faster than you could turn one in a real book). The new navigation system is intuitive, and the system's touch is very responsive and easy...
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peterto
As far as e-ink based reading devices go, you really only have two choices, the Barnes and Noble Nook Simple Touch or a Kindle. For a device that's primarily focus is the screen, the user's interaction becomes the most important part. The original Kindle's mode of interaction was in the form of a...
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DantheMan
I owned a Kindle 3rd generation which was stolen, so I was in the market for a new e-reader and considered the Nook as well as other Kindles. Ultimately I decided to get the Kindle Touch. I'll focus on the benefits and downsides of the new design. The number one benefit of touch is that books...
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discoreduction
I received my Kindle Touch Wi-Fi with Ads for Christmas this year and I've barely been able to put it down! I've never considered myself a big reader but now I find myself reserving time in the day to read on my kindle. It is a great, lightweight, easy to use ereader with plenty of book...
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dcefrance
I love this as I love any of my Kindles. However I gave this to my daughter and no longer use it. i replaced it with the, cheaper, 4th generation Kindle for one simple reason: the Touch version has no buttons. The only way to turn the page is with one's finger (or thumb) which, for me,...
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gmphap1
I had actually purchased a Kindle Fire. I'm a proud owner of a Kindle second generation. This one is really hard to beat. About the only thing better would be color :)
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How it stacks up
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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 92 from $119 -
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