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I love the Kindle. I think it's a fantastic reader. I owned the original Sony PRS-500 before the original Kindle and then finally purchased the Kindle 2 once I decided Amazon really knows what they're doing. I think Amazon has the best device and I believe that's the most important thing to consider when buying an e-book reader. I recommend that you learn how to crack DRM so you never have to put all your eggs in one basket, so to speak. Knowing you have the option to shop around for books in places other than Amazon can really give a person ease of mind. It may be that you occasionally find an e-book priced lower in a different store (it's rare for someone to undercut Amazon on prices in e-books but it happens) or it could be that you find a book offered in the Topaz format from Amazon and ePub from somewhere else (like the Sony Store). I have had this happen, by the way. If you can avoid Topaz, I highly recommend it. I think someone finally figured out how to crack the DRM when using Kindle for PC but I still think it's a terrible format. Knowing how to remove DRM form multiple formats liberates you from the e-book store and allows you to enjoy any device you want. If you don't like the Kobo reader and think that the Kindle would serve you better, go for a Kindle. If you want e-books from somewhere else, at least it will motivate you to learn how to strip DRM. If, on the other hand, you really love the Kobo hardware and are just concerned with the lifespan of your e-books, keep your reader and just learn to strip DRM. It will benefit you in the longterm. You won't ever have to worry about which store or format to invest in again.
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