compared to the kindle, pros: + native PDF support (how dumb are you, amazon?) + micro SD slot + ebook lending (probably DRM'd) + wifi + based on android cons:

compared to the kindle, pros: + native PDF support (how dumb are you, amazon?) + micro SD slot + ebook lending (probably DRM'd) + wifi + based on android cons: - amazon likely has a larger selection of books than BN. - no browser -> no free wikipedia, gmail. maybe hacking one on works? - no keyboard. on screen one maybe? This makes sense from the initial design perspective though, people don't often use keyboards while reading. - 10 days vs 14 days of power, which is not that big an issue. I think the two separate screens idea is brilliant. I wonder if they'll release the source code for the software like amazon did. Though I still applaud the kindle for good effort, the Kindle 2 / DX should have been as good as this. This looks like a much more well thought out and complete product. They even have different covers and rechargeable batteries for it. Damnit, I was about to get the kindle with the newer reduced price (with international wireless) but now I have to wait and decide. If there is a browser and is usable, I'd go for it without thinking further.