Nice article except the part about readability. I have both an e-ink reader and the NOOK TFT. The TFT is much more readable. The secret is turning down the brightness until it looks a bit like e-ink. Most of the time I read in a fairly dim room where the TFT is very readable at any sitting angle. The e-ink reader requires sitting next to a lamp leaning one way, which can be as awkward as a paper book. Once the TFT NOOK brightness is turned down, the contrast is very similar to e-ink, but with crisper fonts. Out in the sunlight, turn the brightness up, and the TFT NOOK will be excellent except when in full sun. I never read paper books or e-ink books in full sun, since it is way too bright without wearing sunglasses. The majority of the time, I am reading indoors, or at most, on the porch in indirect light. I suspect that this is more typical than full sun.

Given the numerous advantages, a full browser, full color, email, typing notes, movies, photo playback, plugin add-on memory, and now apps, why would you want an e-ink device. The only drawback is the shorter battery life. This can be overcome by purchasing a small 3 ounce external rechargeable Li-ion battery (5000 mah) for about $40 that will give you about 40 hours of continuous additional battery life.