Check your local Borders to see if they have any KOBO original model in stock.
They were running $60 as recently as yesterday:
http://www.borders.com/online/store/...1&id=62667696&
Next up, the New Kobo touch at $129 and the Pocketbook 360+ at $133.
http://pocketbook-usa.com/products/pocketbook-360-plus/
Check their respective forums for details. The Kobo line goes for simplicity while the PB line is very feature rich and the 360, in particular, shines on ergonomics and portability.