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My primary reader is a JetBook Lite. I got it four years ago, and it's actually the only ereader I need.
All the others were bought because 1-- I found a niche where an alternate reader served a purpose and, 2-- I was able to get them cheap.
A couple of years ago I bought a JetBook Mini. In spite of it's higher list price and the manufacturer's hype, it's a much more limited device (I got mine as a returned unit, for about $20). But, it looks like a toy. I was going on a vacation and I wanted to reduce the odds that someone would be tempted to steal it. The Lite looks like something worth breaking a car window for; the Mini doesn't.
A few months ago I got a Kobo Wifi. The JetBooks have an LCD display that can "jitter" in strong, direct sunlight. I've never had a problem at home, but I did notice it on a vacation to Florida. I got the Kobo for less than $20 and brought it with me to a vacation at the shore (in NJ). The JetBooks looked okay, but the Kobo display was better in direct, "high noon" sunlight.
And, about an hour ago, I bought a Nook Simple Touch Reader. I've heard a lot of good things about them, and the price was right -- $28 (including shipping and handling). I don't need it, but it's nice to have some choices.
I don't expect either the Kobo or the Nook to displace the JBL as my favorite. Most of the factors are comparable, but I do like using (rechargeable) AA batteries and not having to tie the reader down to recharge.
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