It is probably still highly requested much like K3 Keyboard model. The PW was a washout to many, including myself. I personally don't think there will ever be a good eInk reader with ANY kind of added layer, be it a light or whatever. Unless of course the laws of physics suddenly change. Many people could never adjust to an eInk reader without a physical keyboard, and now many can not adjust to an eInk with a lighted layer that can cause unwanted shadows, blurring, and color blobs. And don't forget the points of light that occur on many PWs. The PW was definitely NOT Amazon's finest hour. Far from it.