I was being totally serious. Its better in just about every respect. You can carry practically your entire library with you at all times (awesome when you travel). If the book you're reading sucks, you can replace it in about 30 seconds. You can adjust the font size (no need for "reader" glasses). Hardcovers are cheaper. It has a built in dictionary. If you're reading a Michener-esque tome, its lighter. You can download newspapers and magazines on it. If you're by the beach or the pool the bindings don't fall apart.

The downsides? Amazon charges more than Half Price Books. You need to shell out the money for the unit itself. You need to remember to charge it. Underlining and highlighting isn't as easy (still possible, just not as easy). You can break it if you're not careful (it is sturdy, but it can be broken). That's pretty much it.

The single best thing for me is being able to get a new book without getting off my rear end. Especially if you hear about a book on the radio or TV. A quick search and its on your device. Its fantastic.