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Having used and owned several e-readers starting with a PDA, then the first Sony, followed by the Illiad before moving to Hanlin clone, BeBook and now the Kindle international, the Kindle 'simply works'. There is no fussing, books are easy to purchase and there is a good range. Yes geographical restrictions are a pain, but that is true of whatever reader you are using. I have a US address which enables me to switch between the Australian and US sites easily. I have had no issues with books not opening or with issues turning pages.
The Kindle is the cheapest e-reader currnetly available in Australia, the e-books are very reasonably priced and far cheaper than print books here.
I have the large Irex device as well for reading PDFs for work and uni, but given how well the Kindle works, I am seriously considering purchaser the Kindle DX if it becomes available international.
Havign said that, the Nook also looks to be an interesting competitor to the Kindle when it is released, although the competition will of course only be for the US market.
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