I have had 3 different generations of Kindle, since they came out. Amazing invention. I recently sold mine as I bought an Android Galaxy Tab 10" tablet and I put the Kindle app on that and also on my Android phone, so I an read while I am out. I love that the app syncs the pages read across all the platforms. I can't wait to start it!
I have the original, dinosaur kindle and I refuse to buy a new one for myself until it breaks! I am accused of having all the latest gadgets but I find something that works I stick with it, and I have a great, almost coach like (lol) leather cover for it. I bought third generation for my daughter a year ago and the $79 version for my husband last christmas...other than the difference in size, I like my old one better. I think it really is the cover that makes me love it.
I also have a small tablet but I read A LOT and I prefer the e-ink to a lighted screen. I also have an iPhone and I can sync across all three devices, but I do most of my reading on my dinosaur!
(this is still on topic because my kindle is ALWAYS in my Coach bag!)