I’ve seen some other devices with dark borders (Sony readers, particularly, as well as the black version of the Kobo), and it does make the screen look whiter, alleviating that gray-on-gray look that texthas on e-Ink. I’d be surprised if it has any real impact on readability, though. The improved contrast on the screen itself is more relevant there.

My objection to black is that Kindle will now just look like another piece of generic consumer tech, like all those crappy black walkmen, stereos, VCRs and televisions I’ve had in my time. I like how the white looks non-techy. It reminds me of the white pages of a book.

Based on the images on the Amazon website, I still prefer the white Kindle for reading. I think that the graphite-coloured border is a bit distracting, and the white border allows you to focus on the page more. I will be interested to see if the first reviews of the new Kindle confirm (or disprove) this.

Hopefully it isn’t too long before they offer both colours internationally.

Hello,

Kindle (Wi-Fi) and Kindle (Free 3G + Wi-Fi) are available in graphite only for shipment internationally.

We focused on providing a Kindle that provides a great experience in a color that customers would love. I am sorry to hear that you are unhappy with the graphite color.

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Rouckford

I was wondering whether you could eat, or wear, a straw-beret? Maybe Carmen Miranda might have worn one….

Interesting blog – I’ll keep reading.