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stutzj · 09-08-2012, 08:10 PM

Like em. I just ordered the paperwhite wifi. IMO, the single most important feature in a e-reader is the text display. I spend a good portion of my day in front of the computer for work and that's why I eventually decided to buy an ereader(kindle 4 and I use it primarily for Instapaper these days to catch up with my 'online' article/blog reading) so I could give my eyes a bit of a rest. I was a little disappointed with the text display on the K4 since I noticed a significant difference between my dad's K3 display and the K4 and required finding a sweet spot for optimal reading(usually with a clear light bulb). Judging from a few videos on youtube (obsessively watching the 1080p versions), there seems to be a step forward in resolution and clarity in the text. I think the adjustable light will help readers find the perfect reading light depending whether you're in the dark or sitting outside.

I am disappointed about the physical buttons. Seems like they could have buttons on a touch model as well.

I'm looking forward to getting mine.

09-08-2012, 08:10 PM	#118
stutzj Zealot Posts: 106 Karma: 305794 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: Kobo Glo HD, PW2, Kindle 5(black)	Like em. I just ordered the paperwhite wifi. IMO, the single most important feature in a e-reader is the text display. I spend a good portion of my day in front of the computer for work and that's why I eventually decided to buy an ereader(kindle 4 and I use it primarily for Instapaper these days to catch up with my 'online' article/blog reading) so I could give my eyes a bit of a rest. I was a little disappointed with the text display on the K4 since I noticed a significant difference between my dad's K3 display and the K4 and required finding a sweet spot for optimal reading(usually with a clear light bulb). Judging from a few videos on youtube (obsessively watching the 1080p versions), there seems to be a step forward in resolution and clarity in the text. I think the adjustable light will help readers find the perfect reading light depending whether you're in the dark or sitting outside. I am disappointed about the physical buttons. Seems like they could have buttons on a touch model as well. I'm looking forward to getting mine. Last edited by stutzj; 09-08-2012 at 08:13 PM.