[Prestidigitweeze]

One thing I haven't liked about the Nook is the form factor in terms of accessories. Have you ever been irked by how a sleek electronic device often comes in a bulky box? That's what Nook covers are to the ST out of the box.

I made a point of getting a really nice cover for my grillfiend's ST, but it effectively makes a thick rectangle out of a thin curved device. Besides which, the closure mechanism's pants. I haven't even thought about acquiring a light because the covers are such an added nuisance.

As for the ads, I'd root the ST if it were mine, but some people don't want to do that. And it's those people who will often find the ads tiresome.

I like many things about the Nook, but when it comes to second-gen Pearl-screened e-readers with roughly the same specs, ergonomics are everything. No point in buying a reader that becomes less convenient when protected if others in its class do not. No point in settling for a compromised out-of-box experience if, realistically, you're unwilling to root to attain a better one.

On the nether hind, if you don't care about cases, won't need a light (because of the Glowlight) and have no issue with rooting, then an ST is a fun reader to own. I particularly like changing the fonts and margins on the fly. Something about the implementation reminds me of remedial desktop publishing.