I know this thread is old but:
I have a Kindle Fire HD and I
love it.
The reason I bought it instead of a regular tablet is because it is an
eReader and I loved the
thought of having all my books with me
However...
I mostly use it (besides for the internet) to buy used paper books straight from amazon
I love books. However having one in my hands and physically turning the pages with my fingers is enlightening. As well, it keeps me focused on
one book at a time.