For , their most popular model is the Sony Reader Wi-Fi, a compact and sleek reader with a 6 inch touch-based e-ink display. However, there are once again those details that make the difference. First, the Sony is the slimmest and the lightest of the three , weighing around 6 ounces, while the others weigh around 7. Not much, but on a portable device like this one, every fraction of an ounce makes a difference.
And third, more importantly, it comes with a stylus and allows you to make hand-written annotations to your documents, which is something many of you would actually like. The Reader will eventually be available all around the globe, but availability differs right now from country to country.
All in all, the Sony Reader does offers a couple of extras over the Kindle Touch or the Nook 2, with music and the bundled pen for note taking. It is also slim, compact and awesome looking, but it is expensive, especially when compared to those Kindles. The Sony Reader does offer some extras, but it is also the most expensive of all. All in all, choosing one device over another is not that simple.
Thus my conclusions are mainly for those of you planing to get their first ebook reader. And is shipped in more than countries. On the other hand, if you need more from your reader, it will be more difficult to choose between all the other options left. The Kindle Keyboard is great for websurfing, as it comes with Free 3G and physical keyboard.
The Kindle Touch and the Nook do offer touchscreens. This pretty much concludes my comparison of the Kindles, Nook 2 and the latest Sony Reader.
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You can also follow me on Twitter for the latest updates. If they could also add a wireless radio in to it, with a built in web browser like the Kindle, it would replace the lap top for many travelers.
However SONY does have some short comings. First the software that comes with the product is garbage. This has been a real fustration for me. Personally I would like to take full advantage of my reader and purchase or re-purchase books so that I may store them on my reader. But this is a vent on just ebooks alone.
But if I could redo the purchase I think I would go with Amazon for the reasons mentioned above. I have a sony ebook and am not happy with it at all. I have had nothing but problems. I purchased the extended warranty and have nothing but problems getting them to honor it. It freezes and I have to push the reset button to recharge it. I would not recommend it to anyone until they get the issues addressed. I own the Sony ebook reader and am real happy with it.
I have the Sony Reader and for the purpose of reading a book, it is great. I noticed it would freeze when I tried reading pdfs with links embedded into the file, but would get it to work by turning off the device. There was no need to re-size the file but when zooming into the file, there were some strange display issues but still legible.
It is great for taking to the gym or other places since the battery life lasts practically forever and it is sleek and small enough to fit in a small purse. I have read that kindle offers a user the ability to buy books directly from amazon, but in reality, how many books can you really read at one time and is there an urgency to get a book then and there? I figure it is the same idea for Sony reader verses the Kindle.
I have the Sony reader. There are many books posted on the internet in the newsgroups and using available programs to convert them to the LRF format of the reader is straightforward.
There is also websites that show hacks to change the function of the various buttons on the reader to make it function better. For instance the numbered buttons on the reader step you thru a percentage of the book. A hack changes them to go to a particular page number. The readers will only improve but right now I prefer the Sony reader. While the Kindle may not natively support PDFs, DOCs, etc you can easily either use 3rd party tools to convert them or just email them to Amazon and have them convert them for you.
I also link the leather case although have concerns about how well this willl protect the screen in the long run. It was suggested a much cheaper reader could be sold based on a LCD digital picture frame type device.
I agree the price for epaper readers is too high, they will come down as the technology gets better. Actually, Amazon. Yes, there is an option to download through the internet.
I live in China and I was wondering does anyone know if the Kindle will still work such as the internet…and will I be able to charge it without having to but a transformer? But if you want to use it for English books, it should work just fine.
I just received the Sony touch edition PRS The software for this paper weight is the worst software I have ever seen. It dose not respond to any input, it is a big waste of time and resources on the computer. Sounds simple, but these readers are a long way from being a simple easy alternative to a book.
I have other Sony electronics that seems to work the same way as the software for the reader, very very slow. Don , a lot has changed from till now. I will make an updated version of this post, based on the new Kindle and the Sony Reader.
Add that to the fact Kindles are wireless, to me its a no brainer! Free wireless for life with the Kindle made it an easy choice for me. I teach a small class and often scan portions of books to prepare discussion guides.
OK Im sorry but I have to say that Sony is the winner… and here is why: — Sony is compatible with multiple eBook stores and with the kindle you can only purchase books from Amazon -With Sony you can access to 1 million free public domain titles from Google books -with sony you can borrow ebooks from the libraries -Sony is compatible with Mac and PC -Sony is touch screen -has expandable memory -you are able to bookmark,highlight and zoom and take notes freehand with the stylus that comes with it.
Not sure what you meant be send stuff. Do you meant send documents wirelessly somehow? I received the kindle for Xmas and like it very much, however, I am told that with the Sony, you can download from the library for free. Is this true? My friend is contemplating buying a Sony for this reason. The goal for Sony and the Reader Daily appears to be to get as much content into the hands of its customers as quickly and as easily as possible, putting it in a position to compete with Amazon's Kindle.
And in the case of accessing OverDrive's access to library books that can be digitally checked out, it appears that Sony has the upper hand over the Kindle. Password Notices Tip Got Facebook? Can I buy ebooks on Amazon for my Sony ? I'm going to make a buying decision soon. But now I'm torn between the Sony in cool red and the Kindle. I won't be able to use the whispernet except when I visit the States once a year so think the Sony would be more cost effective for me. Why pay for something I can't use.
Will I be able to buy ebooks from Amazon for the Sony? To buy Kindle books, you need: 1 to have a Kindle or iPhone registered to your Amazon account 2 to have U.
Just follow the instructions properly. Install Amazon PC app sync your data, install epubor browse to amazon books and remove dram. I want to root my sony ereader need more details. If you provide more information would be absolutely magnificent. Love the software great job. Subscribe Submit.
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