Do I want an e-reader?

I am not what they call an early adapter of technology.  I don't have an i-phone, and I'm not even considering getting an i-pad.  My mp3 player is an off-brand, not an i-pod.  I just don't like to spend money on technology.  However, I have been considering getting an e-reader, like a Kindle or a Nook.  The problem is that I just don't know if it would be worth the expense for me.

I love to read; but more than that, I love books.  I like the feel of a new book.  I like holding it in my hand and turning the pages.  I have heard that reading an e-reader is very much like a book.   I don't buy it, at least not yet.  If I travelled more, either for work or pleasure, then I think it would be a good thing.  Lugging a bunch of books on a plane is not fun.  But my work is about 2 miles from my house, and I only go on vacation once or twice a year.   I can't imagine choosing to read from an e-reader when I could just as easily read an actual book.  But my curiousity might be getting the best of me, and I'm sure I'll end up with an e-reader sooner rather than later.  If nothing else, I can download books for cheaper than I could buy them, which is a great option for books I'm less certain about.

There are people who worry books will become obsolete eventually as technology progresses.  I don't think that will ever happen.  There are too many people out there who, like me, need actual books in their lives.  At least, I hope that's the case!