The new Paperwhite isn't a huge leap forward compared to Amazon's first model. But unlike the smartphone world where marginal updates are supplemented with features no one will actually use, the Paperwhite's incremental updates are actually useful.

Amazon continues to improve its e-ink screen and lighting features, which are nearly on par with an ecosystem that can't be beat; The Page Flip feature is a fantasy-book reader's wish come true with quick access to maps without losing your place

Still no ability to create multiple accounts for adults reading the same book

Amazon won the ebook reader war. Like the iPod, the Swiffer, or Jell-O, the Kindle is just what you buy when you want what it does. Barnes & Noble and Sony went down swinging trying to compete, and Kobo and Iriver are but gnats to be swatted by the great Amazon behemoth.

Improved display; faster page-turning; Amazon's bookstore is enormous; Reference materials and options are really useful

Recommendations and ads are hard to distinguish; Still no charger in the box

Amazon rolls out a new version of its flagship eReader, and it's still king....

************** Expert Review ************** Despite the propensity of budget tablets like those from WickedLeak and Micromax, the bigger brands like Amazon still do eBook readers the best.

Amazon has announced an updated version of its Kindle Paperwhite eReader which includes improved contrast, a faster processor and new reading features. Pre-orders for the new device starts today ahead of an October 1 release.

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is the latest version of the basic Kindle e-book reader from Amazon, and instead of the usual e-ink screen that most people have come to expect on similar devices, this one comes with a touch-enabled Paperwhite display.

Going by the overall performance and ease of use, not to forget the quality of display, the Paperwhite is undoubtedly one of the best e-readers available in the market. It is available in two variants – you can opt for the Wi-Fi only model that will cost you Rs 10, 999 or the Wi-Fi + 3G model that...

The biggest issue with the Amazon Kindle and its E-Ink technology is that while it's fantastic for reading on the beach, in broad daylight, or lasting for what seems an eternity on a single charge, try to read it in bed and you'll struggle without some light. Not any more.

Light so you can read in the dark; Wi-Fi and 3G for downloading books; easy to use; touchscreen - so no buttons; big choice of books; great battery life

Locked-in to Kindle books

During the last five years we have seen the e-Reader industry mature in a very short period of time. Since we started to review Readers back when the Kindle 2 first came out, we have seen the rise of Barnes and Noble, Kobo and many indie companies.

High Resolution; Expansive Ecosystem; Good Parental Controls; Handles PDF's Well; Home Screen is Upgraded from Prior Models; Best Demonstration of Glow Technology Found in e-Readers; Lots of International Support

Locks you Into the Amazon ecosystem; Does not read EPUB; Special Offers Costs $20.00 to Remove

The dedicated eBook reader market is facing formidable competition from full-featured tablets that run a gamut of apps, offer extended functionality, HD screens and are priced just above the eBook readers.