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Annotation, searching, dictionary lookup, to name but three.
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Okay, but if you don't need those things then they are irrelevant and they don't make up for the proprietary nature of the system or difference in screen readability.
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10-08-2009, 10:07 AM | #33 |
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I think we may be talking slightly at cross purposes. I meant that BOTH the Sony PRS-600 AND the Kindle 2 could be considered "upgrades" from the PRS-505 since they both provide these features.
Of course, as you very rightly say, if you don't happen to need those features, then you may not consider them to be so . |
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what I also noticed was that as I turned pages the fading became more apparent to the point that unless I changed my position after 3-4 pages it was difficult to make out the writing. |
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I guess for me there are two big pieces to the comparison only one of which is the features of the device such as the above -- including the file types supported. The second big piece is the availability of books, from where and in what format. |
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Off to google for some possible images as well. Also just wondering if there is a technical explanation for why this might happen. Last edited by kennyc; 10-08-2009 at 10:19 AM. |
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https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40834 My K2 isn't anywhere near that bad on mine the text just kind of thins out a bit until you refresh. I see some 300 & 600 users are having a fading problem too now. |
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Do you not think, though, that both the Sony and the Kindle provide one with easy access to more books than anyone could possible read in a lifetime? That's my view of it, certainly.
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True, but not necessarily access to the ones you'd (I'd) like to read. Certain books I'm looking for are not available to either one at this point -- in particular "Dhalgren" along with other Samuel R. Delaney works. Others as well that don't come to mind at the moment. |
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I own both a Kindle 1 and a Sony 505. I prefer reading on the Kindle. The two cases where the Sony wins out is reading at night using the cover with the integrated lightwedge and reading ePub books. (I'm too lazy to do the format shifting unless it's necessary.)
Things I prefer about the Kindle: * Easy reading. I find the page-turn buttons on the Sony to be stiff. * The way it feels in my hand. Probably somewhat related to the above point. (Note that I always read with the cover attached.) * Samples on the reader. Amazon sends samples to the Kindle and at the end of the sample is a "buy now" link which I can use if I've enjoyed reading the sample. * Highlighting and notes. I use this feature a LOT. The Kindle copies the highlighted text and my notes into a text file which I can transfer to my PC. This makes it really easy to get quotes for reviews. * Instant gratification. I like being able to purchase and receive the new books via wireless and have used it on a train from NYC to DC as well as in an airport when using my PC wasn't an option. I'm perfectly happy downloading books via the PC and transferring to the reader with a USB cable -- and in fact I keep my "inventory" on a portable hard drive rather than on the reader. Yes, I know I mentioned the wireless as a feature, but I could live without it as long as the reader met my other needs. |
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Now to be clear, I'm not saying the 505 isn't a good or great reader because that wouldn't be true. I don't think I've ever said that *any* reader is bad or should not be purchased. And I don't feel the need to "put down" or "smear" any reader to make the Kindle look good. Any reader anyone wants to buy is good with me. Not everyone likes or wants the same thing in a reader, a car a house or anything. The more choices their are the better for the consumer. |
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