I got my Nook Color for Christmas and love it. I download e-books from the 4 libraries I have cards for and every Friday check to see what the free book is for the week. I too had a hard time deciding which one to go with but I am not sorry at all that I chose the Nook and will get another when I need to. I really feel that the Nook gives a little more then the Kindle. With the library compatiblity you have access to thousands of extra free books.