I have mixed feelings regarding the whole ebook versus real paper book controversy. When I purchased my Kindle, I absolutely loved the freedom of movement it provided me. For example they are light, and of course hold thousands of books, so literally for the weight of a tiny paperback you are able to carry around with you an entire library. My Kindle model also has a built in mp3 player, so I can listen to audio books, something that I absolutely adore. When it is dark, or any time I do not feel like visibly reading text, I can relax and listen to famous actors, with great voices, read to me any number of my favorite books.