I really want an I-Pad, but in the meantime, until I can afford one, my son got me a Nook that had been used about 8 times for next to nothing...a black and white, not color, but I am ok with that for now. (He is 21...and so proud of himself getting this for me...an early Christmas present...he couldn't wait!)
I have downloaded lots of free books, read a few so far, great for when traveling, or wait time as I keep it in my purse, even read books during break on it, and I also downloaded the Nook for PC app...so on my computer everything does show up in color...so for now, I will be happy with what I have.
Will have to visit my library and see what they offer that I can download to my Nook.