John, I can't tell you how much help you've been and I appreciate it so much. I had never heard of Aldiko, but if that comes preloaded on the Coby and it works with B&N magazines, then I've only got one thing to say, Yippee! I had looked at the 8" one, you mean like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Coby-MID8024-4...7905423&sr=8-4
The 8" is $185 plus I'd have to pay shipping. The 7" is $165 and I'd get free 2 day shipping because it's eligible for Prime. Do you think I should go for the 8" one?