I got my Kindle for Christmas this year, and it's the best Christmas gift I have ever received. I just can't say enough good things about it. The ease and speed with which you can shop for and receive books is astonishing. The book selection on Amazon is endless, and the prices can't be beat. I guess there is something to be said for "holding a real book in your hands", but I would much rather have the convenience of having my library at my fingertips wherever I go. One of my favorite things about the Kindle is the dictionary - when reading books written in old English, it makes finding the meanings of words I don't know a snap. Thank you, Amazon, for this amazing device!