I'm a little late in getting a Kindle but I think it was worth the wait for version 3. I enjoy reading when I have the time but hate packing around books with me. The Kindle is a great device that can store a ton of books ( and documents) and is small and light enough that I don't mind packing it around in my daily backpack. I opted to buy the kindle instead of the iPad for several reasons. My day job is spent at a desk in front of a computer all day working on three monitors. By the time I'm finished with work my eyes are tired and need a break from the glare. The iPad is no different than a computer monitor for glare so for me it wouldn't be a device I would like to sit down and read on. I'm a firm believer in making a purchase for something when I have the money and have a need for it. I know a lot of people that purchase the latest and greatest gadgets because they want it and don't necessarily need it. The iPad doesn't serve a purpose for me yet so the kindle was an easy decision. I'm halfway into my first book and really enjoy the screen and the design of the kindle 3.
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I agree on the glare factor, though I did end up with a first generation iPad late in the game. I've enjoyed having it, mainly as an entertainment device, but I've managed to find good productive uses for it as well. I do enjoy reading the books and watching various media. I do see the big advantage of the Kindle though when it comes to viewing in bright situations. Congrats on the purchase.
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