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.