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So after using my Kindle Touch for a week, I'm debating wether to send it back or to wait for a firmware update to possibly fix some of the issues I have with it.
For both hardware & software, I prefer the Non-touch version:
- kindle touch looks & feels "bulky" compares to NT
- it is noticeably heavier than the NT.
- every operation is slower compares to the NT, from page turning to going back to home page. It feels laggy while NT does not and it has nothing to do with indexing.
- instead of the flushed power button on the NT, KT's one is raised, so I accidentally click on it all the time, even when I read a book.
- ghosting is significantly worse on the KT(my replacement unit arrived yesterday, same ghosting issue). Although this is most likely going to be fixed by a firmware update.
- this one is more of a personal preference, but I like the almost flushed design from the screen to the bazel for the NT, I find the KT's recessed screen(to accomodate for the IR sensor) less comfortable to look at for reading.
The only thing that I really like on the KT is the X-Ray feature. However that's mostly useful for the first 20% of the book. After that, I find that I don't need to access it as much. But still, it's nice to have it.
Overall I agree with those who said the KT feels like a rushed product. My recommendation to my friends and others would be to pass on the KT and wait for amazon's next iteration unless the X-Ray feature is very important to you.
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