My sister has the Kindle Fire and she loves it. It's kinda computer-ish, but it does a good job. If you want to read on your e-reader outside, I would highly recommend the regular Kindle or the regular Nook. I have a nook color and it is a dedicated e-reader with some "fun stuff" incorporated - but doesn't have the computer-ishness of the Fire. You can store a ton of books on the Nook and even get memory cards if you need too. This isn't an option with the Fire - once you fill up the machine you have to store your books online. One cool thing is that my sister says (I don't know if I believe her) that you can "borrow" books with the kindle whereas you have to purchase your books with from B&N with the nook. If you have friends with Nooks, you guys can Lend each other the books that you've purchased. Did I confuse you more? If I can help any, let me know.