I love my kindle! I've had it about a year. I use it when I'm reading for a while. I also read books on my iPhone, but the backlight makes my eyes all wonky if I read for very long. The phone and kindle automatically sync to the furthest page, so if I read a little while waiting in line somewhere---my kindle will open up to the same spot. I love the convenience factor, new releases are the most fun. No travel time to the bookstore!