Yeah, I don't think I would toss my a $300 Sony ten feet across the room into my favorite reading chair on the way to the kitchen like I do with my 1150.
But, all fervor aside, I agree the gadgety aspect of the whole reader concept will force me to try something else eventually. I think my best plan would be to get one of the new ones for my dad and see how I like it in the process.
Happy New Year!