inputs.text: great reader even without wifi - ive read lot reviews slamming reader however agree negatives similar readersfirst word ace photo received previously sold item new initial unacceptable response ace credit not replaced no charge refunded return shipping recommend without hesitationas reader year replacement original fell end table screen \\luckily\\ hit solid object shatteredthe device still worked screen shot used reader long timethe goodit reader pretty well not interested extra features functions like musicpictures etc reading battery life reasonable use no issues plugging night needed ive got 40 books plenty roomit light touch screen works fine actually use one handed still manage turn page first flick 99 time also appreciate simplistic design ie no wasted space keyboard ie kindle like keeping buttons sides prevents issues accidental page turns based hold reader could issue kindle buttons leftrightthe matching case built light fits well locks unit without issue however light someone useless even though unobtrusive flexible placement options not enough light old eyesthe badthe original cost device bit high come kindle pricing course without wifi direct light killer readability call \\mirror\\ effect uneven light like outdoors causes difficulty cost books ive bought arent different amazons kindle book pricing books ive bought anyways find not wifi issue thats fine dont see need purchase several books time especially going vacation going away period time witout laptop no issue understand convenience factorthe flat front buttons ok not perfect bit flat dont good feelso challenging use long periods timethe desktop software device ahhh terrible enough said borders nook bn kindle better versions actually use android htc incredible 2nd reader device small booksshort storiessummaryi dont issues folks written suppose youll make minds say year plus ive not many issues others listed liked much broke screen decided buy unit rather go kindle route 2nd choicelose keyboard maybe kindle wins either way unit servered great reader meons kindle book pricing books ive bought anyways find not wifi issue thats fine dont see need purchase several books time especially going vacation going away period time witout laptop no issue understand convenience factor flat front buttons ok not perfect bit flat dont good feelso challenging use long periods time desktop software device ahhh terrible enough said borders nook bn kindle better versions actually use android htc incredible 2nd reader device small booksshort stories summary dont issues folks written suppose youll make minds say year plus ive not many issues others listed liked much broke screen decided buy unit rather go kindle route 2nd choicelose keyboard maybe kindle wins either way unit servered great reader