I was torn for several months on whether to purchase the Kindle or not. I have had the Sony and another ebook reader or two. I didn’t keep any of the pre-kindle versions very long.
Finally broke down a few weeks ago and got the Kindle.The more I use it, the more I really love it.
Pros
> Great display/crisp/will not tire your eyes
> Instant book downloads
> ebooks are cheaper
> Subscriptions to blogs and regular news updates
> all done wirelessly
> tight integration with Amazon (may be a turn off for some)
Cons
> Ergonomics are horrible
> too easy to press next/previous page buttons
> a little slow in navigation
> battery life not great (if you leave wireless on)
> limited selection, especially magazines, and newspapers
To me, it is basically the ipod/itunes of ebook readers. If they had just gotten the ergonomics as good as the ipod, it would be a killer. Hoping they fix a lot in version 2.
Regardless of the issues, once you start using the Kindle, you will take it everywhere with you.
If you like to read, I would suggest purchasing one.
Even without my idea on how they can bypass their eInk limitations to provide color graphics and videos, they should send me a FREE Kindle just for all the good publicity I’ve generated for them.