coming from the kindle 2, i must say that i am disappointed. but i dunno about most of you, but i like to hack EVERYTHING. so i got the nook because it runs on android. so yes, it does suck now. its slow, and flimsy menus and it just doesnt work right but im willing to wait because i know the potential. i say, if u want a device that works well out of the box, then get a kindle 2, if u are the type who likes the hack their gadgets, stick with ur nook...u wont be disappointed!