I do wish Amazon would add page-turning to the 5-way nav as well. They are perfectly placed so that your thumb sits on the page-forward button comfortably when holding in either hand. Some folks will probably complain about the page buttons because they are really slim and close to the edge, but I actually like them and find that they are easier to use than the buttons on the Kindle 3. The edge is beveled with four page-turn buttons that run along each side of the screen. The front has a smooth metallic finish and the back has a slight rubbery feel for grip. The Kindle 4's casing is plastic too, but it doesn't look or feel like plastic. Price: $79 at Amazon (ads) $109 at Amazon (no ads/international model) Kindle 4 Video Review All are worth checking into if you want a touchscreen and a different set of features, but if you want to go the truly budget route the Kindle 4 is a good choice. The Kobo Touch sits at $129, the Nook Touch is now $99, and the Sony PRS-T1 is $129. Add that into the equation and suddenly the price is a lot closer to that of its competitors. The low price is a result of the ads and special offers, however. But if you don't want a touchscreen and don't care about audio support, then the Kindle 4 is a really good option at $79. It's main competitor is its sibling, the Kindle Touch, which is a better value overall because of the added features and the fact it only costs $20 more. Given the combination of features and price, there's no question the Kindle 4 is the best budget ebook reader on the market. On-screen keyboard more tedious than physical keyboard for adding notes, running searches, etc.Lots of Kindle apps don't work, games and active content.No audio support means no music, audiobooks, or text-to-speech.Access to Amazon's large library of ebooks and periodicals, plus free library ebooks now too.Fast page turns, partial page refresh setting.Solid build quality, nice design, good ergonomics.
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