E-readers are all the rage right now.  As I work pretty much all day long in the ebook distribution channel with the 9-5 gig, I've had a lot of friends ask me what I would recommend purchasing.  I thought I would lay down why I chose the Nook from B&N for me. (Actually, my wife bought it for me for Father's Day…but I gave a bazillion hints).

Choices: iPad, Kobo Reader, Sony Reader, Kindle, Nook

1. E-ink Display:  The iPad is wicked cool.  There is absolutely no doubt about that.  However, I...