i agree with the love fest of kindle. i got mine for christmas, too. i bought one for my son two years ago for his birthday and it cost $350. this year he got me one for christmas and i don't know the cost but it was a lot less. he found a free download and put 750 books on it for me. there are lots i won't ever read but lots i will read. although it has the wireless download capability i don't think i will need to use it very soon. really enjoying going back and rereading books like shogun.
many feel that they would not like curling up with a computer to read but that is the main reason i love it. it is so much lighter to hold and i never have to weigh the pages down. it is easier to carry with me when i go out. it is fantastic.