Hello! I was lucky enough to find this forum, as I was researching the different E-readers. I'm the type who researches everything to death for a major purchase, over $50.
I finally settled on the Aluratek Libre, Kmart had it on sale for $99. I was leaning towards the Nook, but the Libre had the right price, features and wifi wasn't necessary. I debated on waiting until November to see if the prices would drop. But seeing as it was supported by Kobo, Borders and Books A Million, temptation won and I purchased the Libre as a beginner E-reader. So far I love it! Spartan ... just the way I like it.
Now I just need to read some reviews, download some e-books, learn how to upload them on the Libre and I'm guessing update the software for the Libre.