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			Sorry about your lost Kindle; hope you deregistered it.  In terms of a replacement, it sounds like you've captured the best choices. 
 
There are rumors of a new paperwhite, possibly with physical page-turn buttons, to be announced in September.  I'd have to think that Kindle physical-keyboards aren't likely to be part of that.  If your dislike of touch interface extends to screen-based keyboards too then you may want to start looking for good used KK deals.  Amazon seller's used KK 3G prices seem pretty high at the moment. 
 
From a similar standpoint I got a used Kindle Touch 3G not too long ago-- to tide me over until something better came along.  I like the KT, it's lighter and smaller than the KK & I haven't noticed as many "finger smudge" issues on that screen as with the Kindle app on my iPad (which I see you have too). And while physical page-turn buttons clearly would have been nice on the KT, there are certain operations where having a touch interface really excels.
		 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
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