Which Kindle shall I get?

[raptor600]

Hi everyone,

I am looking to buy a Kindle for my mother (not tech savvy at all) and just wondered which you think I should go for?

I am swaying towards this one: Kindle Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display

...do you think it is worth stretching to the back lit version? Does it do anything else?

Thanks in advance!

[E38Ross]

the version with the backlight is much better and well worth the extra. i faced the exact same question last month and went for the paperwhite after thoroughly going over both.

not just better resolution, the backlight is handy, and the layout/ease of use is much, much better IMO.

[toxgobbler]

I have the touch 3G and my wife has the older 3G with buttons, I'd go for the paperwhite if buying now. Backlighting is a game changer for bedtime reading.

[FlossyThePig]

If you mother wants to borrow eBooks from the library get her a Kobo Glo. Cheaper than the Kindle and not imprisoned into Amazon eco system.

[raptor600]

I just don't think I can justify spending nearly double for the WhitePaper over the bog standard version...especially since the cheapest model has been reduced for 1 day only today! I think I will have to go with this as it is so cheap!

Kindle Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display

[croyde]

Nearly everyone over 40 must have a bed side lamp for reading anyway. Go for the cheapest one I have one and I can't fault it.

[raptor600]

croyde said:

Nearly everyone over 40 must have a bed side lamp for reading anyway. Go for the cheapest one I have one and I can't fault it.

I went with the cheapest one and she seems to love it. As you say - she has a bed side lamp anyway