@Lt. Brannigan: Thanks for the recommendation but from what I've read the restrictions don't really mean much to a non-wireless device like the 350 since I'll be buying from a PC anyway. The only reason I'm not considering it is that while I like the Sony's form factor and the functionality of the touchscreen but I realized that I'd really like to use a touchscreen for minor web surfing which the cheaper Sonys can't do. If the Daily Edition was priced more competitively I'd probably go for that, Geo restrictions be damned
@GA Russell: Chinese stuff is available here but I'd like a little connectivity too if only to browse TV tropes in between reading.
I'll probably get the Kindle wifi which I'll be happy with but I'll still keep my eyes open for a Sony sale.