I'm contemplating pulling the trigger on a Kindle or Nook. Does anybody here have experience with either/both? I'm tired of paying $20 every time I want a new book.

Also, if you've got the 3G version...is it worth it?

Apparently I am am buying a Kindle for my wife for her birthday, she informed me of this last night. I don't know much about either the Kindle or the Nook, but if I am not mistaken there are still libraries out there, you know, those public buildings with all those paper books in them. I think you can take the books home, for free, then return them when your finished.

Java red my wife did the same by sliding a sale flyer in my bass masters magazine with it circled and a note "you know what Sunday is"

Nook Color. Why? See this :5 best tablets

Also, it is the only one on that page with a 4 star rating. Why? Because it rocks.

Go Nook or Go home.

I have Kindle with 3G. Love it. I had several people tell me to get the 3G version. After having it for a few months I don't know why 3G version came so well recommended. I never use it. Save the money and buy a wireless router for your home. That's a win-win.

My wife also decided she needed one. I got her one without 3G.

I've played with my daughter-in-law's color Nook. That's a nice device also.

In reality, I went with the Kindle because Amazon is going to be around for a while. Barnes & Noble? Who knows if they will be.

My wife has a Nook 3G. She likes it, it was simple to setup. It's all we really know, but I don't have any complaints.

My university has terrible wifi, so I'm leaning toward the 3g model. I found a 3G kindle on craigslist for $70, I just might have to grab it.

Anyone use the public domain (aka free) books available? How do they compare in format, readability, etc. compared to the stuff you can purchase?

Grundlelove: If i wanted a tablet I'd buy an iPad. I'm just looking for a e-reader. There's no way I'm paying $200+ for a Nook.