I've been researching and debating but I think this thread has tipped the scales for me toward the Kindle Fire. I was trying to figure out if I could borrow audio books from the library with the Fire but maybe it doesn't matter. So far, I've been pretty successful just borrowing the CDs. Renewal is easy - I signed up for the library notices and when a CD is coming due I get a notice. If it isn't convenient just then for me to return it, I renew it.