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Originally Posted by dordale
Actually, the new Basic Kindle with the touchscreen doesn't introduce any extra layers. The technology for the touch on the basic is infrared--which is invisible infrared beams placed above the screen. When something breaks the beam layer, it registers as a touch. I have an Aura HD, Sony PRS-650, Sony PRS-350--all of which have IR touch technology. Works very well and screens are very clear.
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Interesting, I didn't see that anywhere on the product page. But its still heavier than the old basic and has no page buttons. But I know that everything in life is moving to touch. Sigh. I am a touch challenged person, so I'll always love my buttons and dials. You guys should see me pecking at the stupid AC display they put in. My husband can walk up and it lights up, I have to peck and peck. And by peck I mean I do it exactly like my husband, but nothing. Oh well, main issue though for me and page buttons is that I have really bad wrists and joints on the hands. So the constant movement of my thumb to go over the screen again and again can be painful. With buttons, its just a light downward press, not a joint movement to the side.