I got my Nook Color when B&N had their ebay sale for $199. After rooting, then moving to Froyo, now on Gingerbread. It's an amazing tablet for the price.
I believe in using devices for one primary function and maybe a few lesser ones:
My Hackintosh is for learning about the strange Mac world. Lol, I grew up a PC.
My VirginMobile LG Android cell is for calls/text and email.
My NookColor is for games, FB, web surfing, PDF magazines & color comicbook reading.
My Sansa Fuze is for audiobook listening while I run or do housework.
My new Kindle 3[w/ads] is for portable e-reading.
I know that a lot of things to charge, but I can't remember the last time I had a battery die at a critical time.
Also, the NookColor has 802.11n wireless for fast internet. And don't forget to check Amazon's Android market every day they give away a paid app for Free.
Lastly, for anyone scared to move to Gingerbread, here is a really simple walkthrough:
http://mrm3.net/nook-color-how-to-gingerbread-guide/