The Sammy IS an LED backlight model, but the other two are CCFL.
Granted the author did say that "Differences between the 2008 and 2009 models are primarily in their marketing hype.", but despite the hype of 120/240/480 hz scan and other marketing fluff, I find it to believe that there are no measureable improvments between 2008 and 2009 models.
For those looking for a device strictly for reading, the new Kobo is a nice little option. It's small enough to slip into a pocket, can do more with a PDF than the competition, and at $129, it's $10 cheaper than both the Nook and Kindle WiFi.
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I stand corrected.
The Sammy IS an LED backlight model, but the other two are CCFL.
Granted the author did say that "Differences between the 2008 and 2009 models are primarily in their marketing hype.", but despite the hype of 120/240/480 hz scan and other marketing fluff, I find it to believe that there are no measureable improvments between 2008 and 2009 models.