>>>Curious to know how many of you guys have a Kindle and, if so, how much you use it
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>>>(I just succumbed to one and, apart from the keyboard, I like it a lot)
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>>The new Nook is significantly better than the Kindle. I have it and love it. Touchscreen anyone?
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>I didn't want to be told I'd bought the wrong one (sulk)
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>Actually, I just googled it and, although the Touchscreen is nice, it looks a bit tied to Barnes & Noble (to the same extent as Kindle is tied to Amazon at least).
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>I see that they also state **Please note restrictions for downloading from the Barnes& Noble site may apply outside of the US** so that may make it even less appealing here. I also bought the Kindle 3G version which was essential for me and doesn't appear to be a Nook option.

I have actually used all 3 devices... the Kindle, the old Nook, and the new Nook. The new Nook is ridiculously light and battery life is incredible. You really can't go wrong in this space. Who knew they could make a book better :)