Last fall, I explored the options for e-readers. Kobo, Sony, Kindle, Nook - so many options. I opted for the Kobo Wi-Fi e-reader in lavender. Not a touch screen, but that was not a priority for me as I would not like having fingerprints where I was trying to read. Yes, Border's was in trouble, but Kobo is not a Border's product - it is an independent company for which purchasing at Border's was one option. You can purchase books anywhere that offers the epub or Adobe formats. This was why I did not opt for a kindle - they use a proprietary format. Recently, I discovered the Gutenberg Project and downloaded a free book from there. I If you purchase books directly from Kobo, you can just sync them via Wi-Fi or a computer connection. For the Gutenberg download, I put it on a SD card and put that into my reader. That was it, done.
I have been very happy with my Kobo. All I wanted was a reader - not e-mail, not magazines, no bells and whistles. I have to say, however, that having the built in dictionary is a nice feature. I used to just guess on the meanings based on context, now I can select the word and get a definition. I still prefer paper books, but there are times that my e-reader can't be beat. Doctor's offices, waiting rooms, traffic jams, waiting while Hubby gets a scope - all times that an e-reader is much easier than a book that you have to use a bookmark for.
So no matter what choice is best for you, find a book a lose yourself.
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