Who here has one? My 1st gen Nook is dead

I went into BN today, and they said I could upgrade to a new one for 50% off.
My mom just got the simple touch one, since her 1st gen died too, but I don't really like the feel of it.
Does the Color bother your eyes if you're reading for a while? What do you like/not like about it?
EDIT: Apparently the battery reset worked. It's alive, and I'm thrilled!