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Originally Posted by OtterBooks
I think that is accurate. Now that we've gotten word definitions out of the way, the question becomes whether or not it's an improvement to the experience. Obviously that is not a matter for 'debate' so much as a discussion involving the expression of opinions.
At this point I gravitate towards the "no-touch" crowd, but my experience with touchscreen e-ink readers is limited so for now I can't make a solid judgement.
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Agreed, and EXTREMELY well put. If those on here that seem to be expressing their opinions as facts, were this well spoken, there would be no problems whatsoever.
As for the touch thing. You HAVE to try the Sony X50 series readers. Once you do, I'm fairly certain you would change your mind. The neat thing is that, depending on how you happen to be holding it, while you read, at any given time, sometimes it's easier to swipe the page to turn, and other times it's easier to press the button.
I absolutely promise you that there is NO fingerprint issue, no dust, nothing at all. I couldn't be happier, although, I fully recognize that my personal preference towards a touch screen is just that...a personal preference (even if it is a preference that is shared by the overwhelming majority). And, I would guess that those who prefer these readers without the touch screen likely have no/limited experience with the newer generation and are likely thinking that there is an issue with fingerprints, etc. You will be pleasantly surprised, as I feel that shortly (with the next gen Kindles), those who would prefer no touch screen at all, are going to be left with no options but to buy one with a touch screen, as all ereaders will likely have them, probably as soon as the next gen Kindles.