To E Read or not to E Read.

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There are many types of E-Readers (Kindle for me), and each has things that people like or don't like about them. I will admit, I was against the concept at first, years ago. I like the feel of paper, I didn't want to stare at a lit screen (why I love kindle, they have ones without lights), it didn't "feel right". Hubby got me one for Christmas one year, and I didn't have the heart to tell him I didn't want one. So I got a book, or two...and.... well that was that. Here are my findings. 1. You save space. I used to have 600+ copies of books. They took up walls and walls of space. They were murder to pack and move, and finding things was a pain! No more am I shackled by walls of books. 2. Easier organization, no more hunting for a book, I can just search for it with a google like search tool. 3. No need for paper, I am all for saving paper when possible, leave those trees alone. 4. Cheaper- E books are almost always cheaper, even when they are brand new. 5. Instant gratification, I want that book, boom, now I can go read. No waiting for the library, or until I can get to town. 6. Samples and free books. Many places will let you read the first chapter or so for free, which allows you to get a good idea if you might like that book or not. There are also all kinds of free books. I rarely buy a book anymore. I get an email once a day from a place that compiles free books and then I go get as many of them as I want. See authors will often allow the first book to be given away in hopes that you will go buy the rest of the series, and sometimes I actually do! Yes, I still get a book in physical copy now and then, but it's super rare. I still miss the feeling of a book in my hands now and then but....not enough to give up all of the benefits of my E books. What about you? Where do you fall on this?