Originally Posted by haa

I think if you read books only on one Kindle device, then 3G is not needed as you need to connect online only when downloading new books.

If you hop between multiple devices when reading, it would be good to have the reading location sync automatically, i.e. 3G would make it a lot more convenient.

I read on the Kindle (home, plane, planned reading sessions) and my iPhone (whenever I have some time to read, phone is always with me) hopping back and forth betweeh the devices all the time, every day.

I regret getting a WiFi-only Kindle as it is not always automatically connected and syncing reading location.

I'm waiting for the next Kindle sale and will upgrade to WiFi+3G model to have reading location sync everywhere without user action.

I'm sure you will like the paperwhite (or any lighted Kindle), it is really great for reading in the dark or low light (on the plane, or going to sleep at home/hotel). The 300 dpi screen on the new Kindles is also really nice.

We have a Kindle Voyage in the family, too, worth comparing the Paperwhite with: Same screen with physical page buttons, noticeably smaller, lighter weight and automatic light adjustment -- just enough extra functionality to be worth the higher cost.