[JohnnyRocks]

Are you kidding me? You weren't going to find anything to like about this, versus your beloved Kindle, no matter what they had done. Which is fine, but, you simply are not objective. There is absolutely NOTHING to like about the K3, over this Nook Second Gen, with the possible exception of a web browser. And, I would guess that very few people actually browse the web on an ereader, preferring instead, a smartphone.

I OWN a Kindle (second gen) and a Sony PRS-350. And, I'm buying a new Nook (point is...I'm not a first time buyer of ereaders). And, while you might not like a touch screen, and while some others might not like them either, I would guess that in the VAST majority of cases (at least 75% of people), a touch screen is considered an upgrade. And, the fact that it has both a touch screen AND page turn buttons gives those of you who don't think of it as an upgrade, the option to use buttons.

In addition, I would guess that the page turns are at least slightly faster on the new Nook, even when compared to the K3, as the hardware is significantly upgraded (over both the first gen Nook AND the K3). And, while I agree that 1,000 books on the included memory is more than enough, many people would like to carry their entire library on a memory card.

So, let me get this straight. You don't believe that a smaller form factor, with the same size screen is an upgrade? You also don't think that at least the OPTION of page turns with a swipe of the finger and SIGNIFICANTLY easier dictionary lookups, notetaking, etc, is an upgrade? Or the option to store more books on the machine (with an SD card)? All at the same price, by the way, as a K3?

Let's be honest you likely weren't going to find anything to like about the new Nook, no matter what they had done, and would have found some way to tout your K3.

I am looking at this objectively with ZERO allegiance to any "brand."