When you find yourself out and about, be sure to take your Kindle with you. It is amazing how even strangers can't resist touching it or asking about it, no matter where you are. It is a terrific conversation starter.
Don't worry about the fingerprints, it is easy to keep wiped down with a simple eyeglasses cloth (you DO keep one handy, right?). Actually, you will find your Kindle screen doesn't show fingerprints much at all. It is very nice when you think of it.
Another thing I like to do is keep a small spray bottle, you can pick up empty ones in just about any all purpose store or drug store, filled with alcohol. Every now and then I will spritz a lint free cloth, then use it to wipe down the Kindle all over. The same thing is great for your computer keyboard.