I bought a basic model yesterday with some gift cards. I used to have a Kindle Keyboard, but sold it, then felt like an idiot later when I realized it's pretty useful/necessary for testing formatting. The basic model is definitely a noticeable jump in screen contrast over the keyboard, I can read in much lower light. It weighs next to nothing, you barely feel it when you're holding it in one hand. Not crazy about the tiny page-turning buttons, but I've already gotten used to them for the most part. The worst part of the design is the power button placement, it's on the bottom and I am forever triggering it when I use a finger for balance. As a basic reader it's really decent, and now I can finally get in on some of that Amazon Prime borrowing action.
