Have had this fine unit now for about six weeks having previously owned three other ereaders over the decade. So far it is exceptional from the others for the following reasons: 1. battery life 2. text clarity 3. back lighting to read in limited light circumstances 4. price - on sale for $100 5. ease of highlighting and saving such highlights to a notes document 6. light weight Believe this reader is not able to withstand harsh handling and would recommend a sturdy cover ($8) and the care one might give something fragile as well as having importance to oneself.

I bought this for my wife who has arthritis in her hands as the larger books she reads were causing her pain. Not only is she happy with how easy the Kindle is to hold, but she’s gotten even more books to read due to being able to order right from the Kindle.

I loved my book covers and the feeling of a book in my hands. But after reading countless reviews I gave in and bought a kindle. Now I can't imagine reading without it. After tons of booklights that died on me and heavy books that never fit in my bag. I can read anywhere, anytime, and in any lighting. I only wish the Kindle store was not so biased to kindle unlimited. It doesn't list the top books it lists people who pay the be on there. So you don't get genuine recommendations. Still, I will never read the same again. If you want to look up the mean of the word merely click it, if you want to make the font bigger you can do so, and if you want to see better raise the brightness. It's so much easier on the eyes than reading on my IPad.

The screen is really great for reading. Also in bright sunlight. Battery time also great, but that is also all it can do.

This is exactly what I was looking for! Simple, but efficient, and perfect for outdoors. I needed something for the beach and hanging out at the pool. No glare at all! Perfect size and weight! I love that you can also change the text size and the appearnce of your home screen. I'm very happy with this purchase!