/lit/ - Literature

Hi /lit/, sorry I had to make this thread (yes i've read the sticky), but does having a keyboard on an e-reader really make a difference? I was looking to buy one and a friend told me having the keyboard was really convenient, but I was unsure if I wanted to shell out the extra $60 for it since the cheapest Kindle is $80 and the one with the keyboard is $140. Otherwise I was just going to get the cheapest Kindle. Or if there is any other e-reader that you guys would recommend, I'd would also be appreciative