Over the past few years I have owned e-readers. I have had 2 versions of
Sony and have downloaded the PC version of NOOK (made it run in WINE).
I use mine to read a lot of my own stuff. I scan or photo copy articles
I wish to read and then push them to the devices. I read a lot of Jack
Waldon on Tech REpublic (.pdf files). Also have downloaded Western ebook
to read.
I like them because you can carry a LOT of reading material with you.
Hope this helps.