When color E-ink displays (perhaps with a faster refresh rate, allowing them to display decent animations, and a more functional web browser in E-ink devices) are commercially available, I will be all over this.

Actually, if the Kindle were under $150, I'd probably have one already. I've played around with some E-ink devices before, and the display really does read just like paper. It's great.

I understand the high price somewhat, as the Kindle has internet access through Sprint's wireless network, with no monthly fee. They have to subsidize that somehow. Though it would be nice if they gave it WiFi capability, lowered the price of the hardware, and then charged an optional monthly fee for wireless access. I mean, how often would you find yourself in a situation where you absolutely have to have a book, and can't wait until you find a WiFi hotspot? Not often, I'd imagine.

I still don't get the Kindle. My friggin iPod can do just as much and more. What I would like to see is some kind of touch-screen tablet pc that is about as big as the Kindle, but is all screen a la the iPhone/iPod. That might pique my interest. Black and white display that allows you to read books? Eh... not impressed. I mean, I'm sure reading on a Kindle is an enjoyable experience, but I expect a lot more out of such an expensive electronic device and I've even be willing to spend more on something like the Kindle that could double as a laptop replacement.

I understand the limits of the technology, but I'm just saying I'm unwilling to pay big dollars for such a limited device.