The Sony 900 is a much better buy. It's now on sale for $299 most places with no tax and free shipping. way better buy then the $259 Nook. Not only do you get touch screen, but an extra 1.1 inch in screen, a soft cover, and a hard case all for $299! Most of all, it's still the same size as the 6 inch Nook and smaller then 6 inch K2 even though it has a bigger screen. Here is a link where you can purchase it for $299!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...&condition=new