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Amazon Kindle (4th generation)

PCWorld Rating

3.5
3.5 / 5 - PCWorld, Nov 23, 2011

Pros

  • Svelte, lightweight design

Cons

  • Lacks audio book support

Bottom Line

If you're already committed to Amazon but don't use any of the audio book features, this fourth-generation Kindle is a worthwhile upgrade over the third-generation Kindle for its featherlight weight and performance enhancements.

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