All naysayers aside, the iPod Touch makes a great portable reading device that you can carry with you anywhere. The argument it's "not as good as a 6" eInk device" is moot when you consider the fact that you can't very well stick one of those devices in your back pocket or the inner-pocket of your jacket. I own both devices and each serves their purpose where applicable. If you're thinking portability & all-in-one device, get the iPod Touch or similar device, if you don't mind carrying around a larger device that only serves as a book, get an eInk device with a large screen.
Lastly, if you're serious about using a device you will learn all the in and outs of it to get it to do what you want. That's the beauty of the Internet, there is so much info available that you will find what you're looking for provided you have the right amount of motivation. Good luck & don't be balked by how difficult people say things are until you've tried them yourself. Everyone's a hacker at heart, just do it.
