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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theresaanna
I am a fan of the hardware but I feel like the software has a long way to go. Overall I'm happy with my first eReader purchase. I'm reading a lot more and am carrying it around when I never would have considered taking a book.
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brentbuchanan
I love books; real, dead-tree books. Most of the time I buy real books, but lately I can't make the time to carry and read them. The Kindle does what I needed, reduce the size of my books so that I can carry them with me everywhere and read more books.
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ryallen23
a smaller bezel (bigger screen) would make it a 10/10. and the price is great too.
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johanan
Great device if you're looking for an e-reader. But I find myself using the iPhone and iPad more for reading. The smoothness in the rendering of the text on the retina displays make it easier on the eyes than the Kindle, even though it is backlit. Magazines and dailies are also so much more...
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wellerbj
Other than some laggy touch responses and the bevel being too deep, I really enjoy reading on it. Perfect for outdoor summer reading.
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