I have vision problems.... and DH got me a Sony reader after his research. I love the textile feel of a real book.. but this si soo much handier.. I have so many books to choose from all the time and the big issue for me is.. I can enlarge the font to make it easier for my eyes to see it. .... I got the smaller size so I can just put it in my purse like a paperback book..... the big one would hav been ice.. but not as convient for me... There are lots of places on line to get older " books" free.. and the sony takes most ANY format... for many , it was mu understandign that some such as the kindle or the nook took ONLY the format from their stores.... I get lots of mine off ebay. My last purchase was 55 James Patterson books for under $10...