There was a good article in our Sunday paper about several universities doing trials with it. The Kindles were owned by the university (at this point), loaded with the text books--so no purchase of the books for the student--they just turned the Kindles back in end of semester. Some liked them, some were uncomfortable with them. They did say they weren't applicable yet for science based classes.
I have a house full of books of all kinds--and literally, no room for any more without moving some out, but several years ago, being both self employed, we had a period of 'downturn' and we both started going to one of the local libraries (as we both read a lot--and not the same genre either LOL). I found I could get just about any book I wanted--any of my local libraries will order within the NC library system for me (including the NC university library system), so I've stopped accumulating most books (some still have to be in my hand LOL). Recently, the library system statewide started carrying Ebooks--and the city library has 2 Kindles to handle and try out. I haven't yet---but am def. interested. Right now the selection doesn't look great, but I expect it to grow quickly. And--I could buy books again--just can't recycle them to used stores though LOL.
Diane