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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Isr
The Kindle Touch might be my Gadget of the Year . This is my first Kindle, and I love it. For people with a Kindle 3, this upgrade might be useless, sure; but the product by itself is just perfect. The Touchscreen works great, and, at least for me, it is not hard at all to hold it while reading.
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rcereghino
Love it, so much better to read than on iPad. When I received the Touch, I had to do a force- restart as the screen was not responding, after that everything went smooth.
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dlambourne
Having just upgraded from the Kindle 2 to to the Touch I am very impressed with the e-ink improvements, size and performance of this unit. Purchased direct from Amazon via a 3rd party shipping company since it is still not available in Australia but is still cheaper doing it this way than the rip...
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EddieJason
Just like the ipod revolutionized the bulky MP3 player, the kindle touch will reconcile the books sitting on peoples' shelves. This device is the best. First Gen complaints are reading in the dark, switching from portrait to landscape, lack custom wallpapers, interactive 8bit pc games(kings...
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rmaspero
Only changes I would make would a better resolution screen, addition of turn page buttons and maybe a capacitive touch screen instead of a restive so to reduce accidental page turns. But a greta buy for the price and well worth it.
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kaztraz
It´s a great little reader but it´s really missing a light, the new Kindle is spot on.
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iTim
I made a mistake purchasing this device, if you are looking for 3G or the "Read-to-Me" then maybe some of the concessions are worth it. The screen is recessed for the touch screen sensors and because of this a slight shadow is cast on the screen which sounds negligible but it creates a big...
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CoolHappyGuy
This is my first eReader. I'm very happy with it! It's easy to read and navigate. Amazon does a decent job and making it easy to use, manage, and, of course, buy books. I've really enjoyed using this device. I've also gotten some great deals on books (a good chunk free, or nearly so!). I...
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RachelLaRee
Despite hearing some negative reviews regarding the Kindle Touch, I really like mine! The lag on the touchscreen can be bothersome at times after I've been on my iPhone all day, but it really doesn't bother me. This is my first e-reader and I'm hooked - I have been doing more leisure reading...
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