Just to update - I bought a Kindle 3 and cover w/light.
I have been using it here in Japan for the past couple days and am very happy with it. No problem with the browser or 3G wireless as of yet. I have my favorites bookmarked and I find it very useful to be able to pull up news sites wherever I go, especially with what is going on here. Only negative is the lack of a touch screen - too many buttons! I keep pushing buttons by mistake - I can`t seem to find a good way to hold the device. In these ways my Sony PRS 700 is better, but I love the Kindle`s beautiful Pearl screen, 3G wireless and really well designed cover.