sun surfer--
Just thought I'd mention--in case you aren't aware of it--right now until the end of the year, Sony is offering a $75 trade in credit for any other dedicated readers when buying a Sony Reader. So if you wanted to, you could trade in your nook and get $75 off of a Sony Reader. Downside of course is that you wouldn't be able to compare them before giving up your nook. I know this deal is available from SonyStyle.com and I'm pretty sure it's available at the Sony Stores. To take advantage of the deal at SonyStyle, you have to send in your reader and then they'll send you a coupon for $75 off a reader.
Here's a link to the Sony Trade in program:
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...&cmsId=tradeup
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