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First off I am not what you would call an avid reader. I really only started reading regularly in my mid 30's. Maybe I would be called a regular reader. A few years ago a stumbled on a deal for a Kindle Keyboard with the amazon leather case and light as I wanted something better than reading on my phone and a regular tablet would not make it better as my issue with the phone was less screen size and more glare.

My Kindle Keyboard has served me well. I've looked at newer version and while the screens are nicer I never felt justified in upgrading. I think part of it is the $35 I paid two years ago for mine so even $80 + a case seems allot to me given my reading habits.

However I do like the time to finish chapter in the Kindle phone app and I'm sure some of the newer Kindles have an even better screen. There is still some kinds of artificial or natural outdoor light situations I find difficult with Kindle Keyboard, however they are the exception not the rule.

Also how have people who had the non touch models adapted to the touch one? I really like how the buttons are located on the Kindle Keyboard and I think swiping on the screen would seem unnatural and also not keep the screen as clean.

I've read the Kindle 5 has better contrast and slightly faster load times. It's also lighter and I'm sure if I waited around I could find one cheap then sell mine so the upgrade costs would be minimal.

I would not miss the physical keyboard at all. About the only time I use it is to type in WiFi passwords. Most of the time any books I order or transfer are through a traditional laptop.