If I may put in tuppennorth about the Kindle. It is NOT a tablet or an email system, it is simply a reader, and a damned good one it is too. Its major plus points are its phenomenal battery life, I use mine every day and only need to charge it up once a month, and the other thing is that it is not backlit. This means you can read it in full sunshine, just like a 'real' book. It is cheap and reliable. I can download a book in seconds; there are thousands of free books out there as well. It is easier to hold than a book, some of these epic long books can be a pain to read in bed, kindle is a joy. Environmentally it is the obvious choice, but does it replace the printed book? Well, no, of course not, but you have a lightweight pad that can carry literally thousands of books on it, its great for when you go on holiday.