Finally, I would agree with the comment above that if a person is looking for a gadget that is *specifically* for e reading and nothing else, the self-lit paper-white kindle would be the #1 choice over any of the LCD based tablets.
-Suntan
For a more helpful comment that is more on topic I love my paperwhite. I have charged it once since I got it and then it didn't really need it. If reading is number one go for it. While it does have a browser it can be a pain to use. I have checked email on it but amazon ain't kidding when they say experimental. Only has 2 gigs but ebooks are tiny. Plus you can send any book or file to it and save it in your archive, the cloud, for free and download on demand. Not just purchased kindle books.
It can be hard to find a good book from the lending library and you only get one a month, so it is a good feature, but not one you should buy the kindle for exclusively.
I had a nook tablet to read and sold it to get the kindle paperwhite. Even rooted with dual boot I think I use my kindle more. (Helps I have a nexus 4 now and not a tiny iPhone 4s anymore) I got it because I like to read when I go to bed and hated an external light. On the other hand my wife's family goes to the beach once a year and its a pain in the butt to read the nook tablet it in bright sunlight but I lived through it. Can't wait to read on the beach now.
Also to note, unlike other kindles, the paperwhite has no speakers, headphone jack or any audio capabilities. I don't mind as I do audio books on my phone, but some people didn't notice and got pissed when they realized their new toy didn't do audio books or MP3's. That is why the 2gb isn't a big deal, with no large audio files you can get a ton of books on 2gb.
For someone who wants to read, and just read with an occasional email check or blog read, get the paperwhite. If you want to web browse a lot, get the nexus. I am happy with my combination of larger phone, than iPhone, and paperwhite. Of course I think paperwhite is not gonna be in stock until December 20 and promised to arrive barely before Christmas. So if you want something now without an eBay premium then it isn't even an option. But not a long wait anymore. Shorter than some waited for the Nexus.
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