[Tarana]

I adore the K3 and have 2 more for when my current one fails (likely this year as the on/off button is hedgy), also from the Woot sale. The thing is that the K3 was really ideal at the time: organization of folders, use of buttons, the text-to-speech/audiobook. Just like those folks who keep seeking out replacements for their old Sony e-readers, some of us will keep trying to find these older things because we were so darn happy with them even though there is 'better' tech now (more fireworks).

I have many other units (but no Kobo or Oasis), but the K3 is still my favorite.

As to the bezels, with buttons, I don't think it really makes a difference (i.e. K3, Kindle basic 4 & 5). Now that I have several touch screen units (paperwhite 2 & 3, Kindle basic 7 & 8, Voyage), I can agree that the bezel on the Voyage is preferable and easier to clean.

Lighting was never a deciding factor for me because I do 95% of my reading in my chair with a decent reading light. I only use the lighting feature in doctors offices that feature the new 'minimal lighting' design or staying overnight somewhere else (family member, motel) where reading light is poor.