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It's pretty personal deciding what you want. Initially I had a Nook. And because of that, I thought I must have buttons on my next reader. I was wrong. I get along just fine without the buttons. I even like it better without the buttons. I also thought I'd never need a built in light. I was wrong. I would not buy an eReader without a light now. And I thought I only wanted an epub format reader since that's the more widespread format across different manufactures. I was wrong again (with Calibre you can convert between formats so easily, it just doesn't make a difference what your eReader uses). I further thought that I must have a case for protection. Wrong again. It is so much more pleasurable reading with a light thin device that with a cumbersome case.
One thing I thought I needed and was right about, is lightweight. I often read in bed, on my back, holding the eReader up in the air with one hand. Try that with something heavy!
The above are what I personally have learned. But everybody is different. Think about where you will mostly be using the device. Think about how computer-literate you are (a computer guru has no problem using Calibre software, a computer newbie might be intimidated by all its features). If you are computer literate, you don't need to worry about what format eBooks your reader will display - just convert them as necessary.
One thing I found, the amount of memory in an eReader is a non-issue for me. Even the basic ones come with enough memory to store 15 gadzillion books.
The eReader I use these days is a Kindle PaperWhite, for what it's worth. I don't know that there are too many bad choices ... they're just different choices.
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