Kindle Touch's (4th Generation) latest software is 5.3.7.3
Kindle Paperwhite's (5th Generation) latest software is 5.6.1.1
Kindle Paperwhite's (6th Generation) latest software is 5.8.9.2
Kindle Paperwhite's (7th Generation) latest software is 5.8.9.2
From this, we can conclude that at least the 6th and 7th generation Paperwhite devices are identical from the inside. But that's not my main interest. I'm curious about two things
- Has there been any improvement in the user interface from the 4th through the 5th to 6th and 7th generation of touchscreen Kindles? If so, what has improved? What would you still improve in
generation 8th (edit: maybe it will be called the 9th generation), basic touch device with backlight ($119 with ads)
softwarewise?
- Are there any annoying bugs left in the 4th and 5th version? I for one have the non-touch Kindle 4, with some pretty annoying user interface decisions and bugs, but I can still live with them somehow until
something new is on the horizon.
The two main aspects of the user interface for me are the ease of use of the dictionary, highlighting, and note taking. Of course, you may find other aspects of the interface more important. You are welcome to do so!
A collector with all the above devices to the rescue?
That would greatly help.