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I’ve been very happy with my Sony PRS-350 for several years, but for a few reasons thinking again of trying a standard sized reader with some of the newer features. I tried a Kobo HD Glow this past year but ended up returning it. I think I may have had a defective unit so probably didn’t give it a fair shake – still feel positively about the company and still buy most of my books from them. What I did learn from my brief experience with the Glow is that I am not as much of a fan of the lighted screen as I thought I would be. I understand it is “front lit,” but to me it still felt more like reading on my phone than reading a book and I prefer illuminating my e-reader externally the same way I would a book. The next time there is a good sale, I’m considering the “all new” basic Kindle primarily because it does not have the light and have two questions: 1) Would I notice a difference in the sharpness of the text from the Sony? I think the Sony ppi (or is that dpi?) is slightly higher, but not by much. 2) I’m curious – I’ve read that there is a difference in the way the screen is constructed with lighted e-readers (which of course is now the majority). Would appreciate an explanation on what that is and how it affects how the screen looks. Also, based on past experience, have I missed the great sales with the passing of Cyber Monday and Prime Day this season or might there be another sale before the holidays pass? Oh, I use Calibre and am not concerned about epub vs mobi. Thanks for thoughts!