I read about your suggested "tweak" or "method" on getting the Kindle2 to work in Malaysia and Singapore on other blogs and sites, too. I feel it is rather troublesome and so many hoops and complications to go through to get it working. I feel like a hacker / pirate / thief.

However, I really really want to get the Kindle 2 or any other e-reader. I am a reading addict and go through a handful of books a month when I get in the mood. Bookcase also running out of space soon. So getting an e-reader would be perfect.

I feel like I should wait until Amazon officially ship and offer Whispernet to Malaysia. I can also guarantee better support and warranty that way, just in case. Anyone knows when this will happen?

Then, I also started browsing for other competitive products. Other than the niche market products like Hanlin, BeBook and Sony e-reader, I also hear that Apple will be coming up with their version early next year. I know that e-reader will be one of those gadgets that will eventually take the lifecycle of mp3 players in future.

Should I get the Kindle 2 now and upgrade to a different one later when a better alternative is more widely available? It would cost money though, but if it's a worth purchase, I don't mind. Any suggestions?