[jocampo]

You two have very valid points.

I cannot read Magazines and color books on my Kindle 3, but my iPad shines on that. However, for pure text books, novels, etc, I love the Kindle 3. It is easier for my eyes plus more comfortable holding.

But I have several paper books, computer related, that I want to keep. I really want a physical and available SQL book with me all the time, when I'm at home. If there is a critical thing that I need to do or check, I know those books are there and I know which one can provide additional help, even the specific chapters mentioning that.

With a Kindle or iPad, I am assuming that they have charge, and they are working. Most of the time is true, but I am kind of paranoid on that.

For old novels or not work related book, I started giving those to charity except those with dedications or special meaning, like my 1st paper book that was giving to me when I was a kid, by my dad ...

On a similar topic, my dad was an important lawyer on my country so after he passed away, we decided to donate his personal book collection to a University. We gave over of thousand books including some classics. It was bitter sweet, because my mom gained lot of space at home but there was sentimental attachment to those books as well.