How many of you are die-hard K3 (Kindle Keyboard) fans . . .

[jehma]

I love my K3! I don't want the touch screen (I would press it accidentally) and I like my 3G. I like that when I hold it on my belly, the keyboard part raises up the reading area above my blankets!

I wouldn't get a Fire. If I were to get a tablet I'd get one closer to pure Android. I prefer to read on a dedicated device without the distractions of the entire Internet.

Now, if Amazon makes a Mirasol e-reader (look it up ) I might be tempted to upgrade ...

[MagentaSunset]

My K3/3G is a prized possession.  I take it just about everywhere and it is a are day when I don't use it at least once.  The reading experience is excellent IMHO and I love the ability to purchase books when the mood strikes. 

I did purchase the Fire already knowing it would not replace the book reading experience for me.  I have read some magazines on it and like the ability to watch videos and surf the net.  I like the Fire, but am still really just discovering it's capabilities.  The size is great and the picture is terrific!  The K3 - I adore it! 

[pitbullandfire]

My K3/3G is a prized possession.  I take it just about everywhere and it is a are day when I don't use it at least once.  The reading experience is excellent IMHO and I love the ability to purchase books when the mood strikes. 

I did purchase the Fire already knowing it would not replace the book reading experience for me.  I have read some magazines on it and like the ability to watch videos and surf the net.  I like the Fire, but am still really just discovering it's capabilities.  The size is great and the picture is terrific!  The K3 - I adore it! 

I must agree too.  I take my K3 everywhere and thought the Fire would become my primary e-reader, but that has not proved to be the case.  I'm waiting for my Baby Kindle to arrive and have some decent hopes there.  However, I think my new baby will probably fall behind K3.  I never thought I'd love the K3 as much as I do. 

[RoyHobbs]

..............I like that when I hold it on my belly, the keyboard part raises up the reading area above my blankets! .............

That is an excellent point!

[GBear]

If I were buying again today, I think I'd still choose the K3. The newer models all seem to compromise something that I like about the K3, whether it's the 3G, the available physical keyboard or the battery life. I might or might not like the touchscreen, but there aren't enough other new features to begin to tempt me away from K3. Maybe the K5 or K6...