Seems as if Kindle uses a version of MobiPocket which is itself a open standard? It's also got an 'experimental' PDF option - seems OK from what I've seen (there's also an 'experimental' web browser)

IAC I don't think I'll run out of books to read because the Kindle doesn't support enough formats :-}

TBH the one thing that tipped me to Kindle was the free 3G connection. Being able to pick up the daily paper when half way up a mountain is a big plus for me.....

>Nook uses ePub, which is an open source format. Kindle uses a proprietary format. You can get epub or pdf from any publisher that supports them and put them on the Nook. Great product, Great support. And, IMO, a better product and company that Kindle/Amazon.
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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.