[alexz]

Hello, I'm new here, this is my first posting in the forum.
My wife, an avid ebook reader is heading to US for work next week, so we thought to use this opportunity to indulge her to a good, quality eReader device.
Up until now, she used to utilize our laptop for that (T43 Thinkpad), but we figure a dedicated device will be better solution for that.
We're considering two options: Sony PRS-500 or iLiad 2. The latter is more then twice as expensive, so Sony comes to mind as the first choice.
I also noticed people mention 505 model which doesn't appear at all on Sony site. Shat is this one ? Is that an updated 500 ? Does does one differ from 500 ?

One more question: my wife will be staying in Champaign IL area for about a week. Where this kind of device can be found there ? Preferably from reputable stores, Sony dealers, etc... ?
Besides, she will also be shopping for a good PDA/GPS device, so a recommendation of a good, less then most expensive shop that offers a good selection of both kinds of devices will be appreciated.

Thanks in advance, Alex

Thanks