[rlparker]

Originally Posted by carld

For me it was this video from Stuff Magazine. It looked so small and sleek, and the screen looked so much better than my K1, I decided I had to have one.

Thanks--I hadn't seen that video. The page turn buttons look teensy compared to the ones on my K1. I hope I'll be able to get used to them.

Originally Posted by travis

In order, the factors for me to pull the trigger on the Kindle 3 as my first e-reader:

1) Low Price
2) Smaller size and weight
3) WiFi (I bought WiFi only unit)
4) Better e-ink screen

Travis

I'd add improved dictionary lookup compared to my K1.

Originally Posted by HarryT

Mr. Bezos told me that I needed one.

And to several of you who said this will be your first e-reader--I almost guarantee that you'll love it and wonder how you got along without it until now!