I placed an Amazon Kindle order on March 15, 2008. Wednesday I received notice that it was shipping (about one month from order to delivery). It should be here today. Watch for feedback as this device gets passed around the Geardiary offices. And, yeah, I was (and still am) doubtful that a non-backlit screen is going to work well. So – why’d I buy? I’m looking for a way to avoid storing the many books and magazines that I purchase. It’s been two years since I subscribed to a newspaper in large part because I felt that I was wasting paper by collecting and disposing of 3 daily newspapers. I’m not opposed to paying for good content. I am also intrigued by the Kindle’s ability to subscribe wirelessly to newspapers, magazines and blogs. More updates this weekend after I have a chance to set it up. PS: The Amazon site has changed the product status for the Kindle to “Expected to be in stock on April 24, 2008. Order it now. Ships and sold by Amazon.com” – I take this to mean they will have fulfilled all backorders by that date and the Kindle will be available for same day shipping.