There’s no denying that the newest Kindle Paperwhite is the best e-reader out there. Compared to last year’s model, it’s a very nice improvement (better illumination, higher contrast, slightly lighter hardware, new software features), but it’s not an epic upgrade.
Even though my biggest quibble has been resolved — the “illumination spotlights” — I don’t think I’ll be upgrading my Paperwhite this year. If I didn’t yet own a Kindle, or if I still had my Kindle Touch, this new Paperwhite would be a no-brainer.