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Speaking of which, my 3rd gen Kindle just died. Any suggestions on a replacement? As best I can tell, the trade-offs (staying in the Kindle ecosystem) are to ha

Speaking of which, my 3rd gen Kindle just died. Any suggestions on a replacement? As best I can tell, the trade-offs (staying in the Kindle ecosystem) are to have no physical buttons, or to have an oddly asymmetric bezel (and no USB-C). Seems like an unnecessary and unfortunate trade-off.

WalterBright 5y ago
> Any suggestions on a replacement? Buy a used one. I have two (an extra because I like the K3, and its successors have all been inferior).
approxim8ion 5y ago
If you're in the EU or a region serviced by a site like Goodereader, try the Pocketbook line. They have touchscreens as well as physical buttons and run a Linux-based OS.
radicalriddler 5y ago
I agree with the annoyance of no physical buttons, but the latest kindle PW generation has USB-C (finally!)
sundvor 5y ago
The size, backlight (uniformity, temperature) and resolution of the new Gen 11 is truly something to behold. I had the first Paperwhite (as well as the big old DXG), and was half a year into the Gen 10's Paperwhite; the jump between those two was dwarfed by the improvements of the Gen 11. This does especially hold true if you read at night. I got the Signature Edition which does a great job of adjusting that marvelous backlight in a set it and forget it kind of way. They both have Type C charging, but the SE also gets wireless charging (works great with my Samsung one). Responsiveness is also greatly improved; I don't really miss my buttons of old anymore.
emodendroket 5y ago
Yeah but you can't really beat the Kindle ecosystem. I have the Oasis and it's pretty good. The slightly larger screen is a nice benefit.
xenonite 5y ago
Well, an asymmetric bezel is great for holding a device in landscape mode either left or right. I am satisfied with my Tolino Shine 3 in that regard. And yes, it has no USB-C, but I don't mind.
hackmiester 5y ago
I got a Paperwhite without realizing it had no buttons, but it hasn't really bothered me. Swiping is natural to me, since it's how I turn the pages on a real book. And you can also tap if you're into that.

WalterBright 5y ago

> Any suggestions on a replacement? Buy a used one. I have two (an extra because I like the K3, and its successors have all been inferior).

approxim8ion 5y ago

If you're in the EU or a region serviced by a site like Goodereader, try the Pocketbook line. They have touchscreens as well as physical buttons and run a Linux-based OS.

radicalriddler 5y ago

I agree with the annoyance of no physical buttons, but the latest kindle PW generation has USB-C (finally!)

sundvor 5y ago

The size, backlight (uniformity, temperature) and resolution of the new Gen 11 is truly something to behold. I had the first Paperwhite (as well as the big old DXG), and was half a year into the Gen 10's Paperwhite; the jump between those two was dwarfed by the improvements of the Gen 11. This does especially hold true if you read at night. I got the Signature Edition which does a great job of adjusting that marvelous backlight in a set it and forget it kind of way. They both have Type C charging, but the SE also gets wireless charging (works great with my Samsung one). Responsiveness is also greatly improved; I don't really miss my buttons of old anymore.

emodendroket 5y ago

Yeah but you can't really beat the Kindle ecosystem. I have the Oasis and it's pretty good. The slightly larger screen is a nice benefit.

xenonite 5y ago

Well, an asymmetric bezel is great for holding a device in landscape mode either left or right. I am satisfied with my Tolino Shine 3 in that regard. And yes, it has no USB-C, but I don't mind.

hackmiester 5y ago

I got a Paperwhite without realizing it had no buttons, but it hasn't really bothered me. Swiping is natural to me, since it's how I turn the pages on a real book. And you can also tap if you're into that.