kindle paperwhite vs eReader

jerryOR

Does anyone have any opinions on whether the the Kindle Paperwhite is worth the extra £40 compared to the eReader? I've read various reviews but still undecided which to go for.

mac.d

Do you mean the Kindle Paperwhite versus the standard Kindle (currently on sale at £54 on Amazon).

Whether it is worth the extra cash or not depends on how much value you place on the in-built light and the higher screen resolution and contrast of the Paperwhite over the basic Kindle.

Personally, I wouldn't use an ereader without a lighted screen now, it just makes it so much more versatile and you don't need to be in a room with good lighting or outside in sunshine to have a great looking e-ink screen now.

Nilrem

Both are ereaders.

The paperwhite has a better screen to begin with, and the lighting makes ire more versatile as mac.d says, for the extra cost (especially if you can get the paperwhite in an offer), I'd go for it every time over a non lighted screen.
I ended up going from an unlit screen to a Voyager last year (it's the current "top" amazon model up from the paperwhite), and it was a huge jump from my previous unlit screen, but the paperwhite is nearly as good (I went with the voyager from a couple of it's other features).

mac.d

Today is the best day to pick one and buy. Use code BIGTHANKS for £10 off, making the already reduced PW £89, and basic Kindle £44.

jerryOR

Got the Paperwhite. Thanks!