The Problem with the Kindle

I can buy a paperback for 7.50USD from the local bookstore. Since my region is listed as Asia & Pacific I'm charged and additional 2 dollars for a book. Books are around 10USD if you're in the States, thus I have to pay 5USD more for an ebook than for a paperback. I'm wondering if this was a good investment or not.

What I love about the Kindle is that it's so easy to read. The font is big and the contrast makes it readable anywhere -- in the dark or in sunlight. I don't have to worry about my body's position to the light because there are no pages to cast shadows . It's light and portable. And it's easy to hold and flip pages. No longer do I have to worry about the book's spine, nor do I have to put any effort into keeping the book pages open with my fingers, which is always a pain when I'm reading with one hand.

The Kindle is amazing. I'm just sad that the books I want are either too expensive or not in Kindle format yet.