New with a dilemma

jduvall · 03-11-2010, 10:52 PM

I'm trying to decide on an ereader and I cant decide which one would be the best fit for me

Right now I have it (I think) narrowed down to

Kindle
Sony Touch Daily ( PRS600BC)
Libre eBook Reader Pro

Basically I want something that can handle all sorts of ebook formats so I don't have to worry if buy an ebook from some where (or get it from my library) and its not compatible

The Libre can use a whole host of different formats (I think the most of the 3) where as the sony and kindle both have big names backing them.

I'm not worried about the wireless, I am looking into these as I'm getting deployed to the middle east so I'm not holding my breathe on having access to their nifty little built in stores.

Basically I want something the size of an avg paperback the eink is pretty cool (I played with the nook at Barnes and nobles and the sony at walmart) that has freedom to get ebooks from anywhere (Though I suppose you can always convert formats cant you?) I dont care about wireless internet I'd love a back light but I havent seen any offering that. Personally I'm leaning towards the libre its cheapest (followed by kindle followed by sony)

I'm hoping to get some more information so far the biggest con I've seen is the sony has more expensive books through its store. Kindle prices are pretty decent barnes and noble again isnt bad ebooks.com is crazy (I'm sure I missed a lot of sites)

Sorry for 'ranting' just hoping for best bang for buck

dls81 · 03-12-2010, 12:51 AM

Where are you heading to over here? I'm in Bahrain. I bought the Libre Pro a few months back and liked it a lot at first, but after time I found the screen was just too small for my needs. It's great for casual reading (novels) and very portable (fits in the cargo pocket my uniform nicely) but I really needed a bigger screen since the majority of my reading has to do with schoolwork. I just bought the edge so now I have seen the difference between the LCD screen and the e-ink. The e-ink on the edge is very crisp and almost eerie in how much it resembles paper... it almost looks fake. From what I have heard, it is very fast compared to some of the other e-ink displays out there; the flash of the screen during page turns is quick and it is a comfortable read. I'm not sure how fast the other readers you are looking at are, so the flash may be an annoyance at first, but you'll probably get used to it. The libre is LCD and is a very nice screen and well put together device. It doesn't have the nice paper-like look, but it is easy to read and portable.

Good luck with your decision!

banjobama · 03-12-2010, 03:13 AM

Since I got my Sony, I haven't really bought too many books from the Sony store. I've found a lot of books on manybooks.net and Smashwords that are free or very inexpensive. I like my Sony because I think the keyboard on the Kindle is hideous. If all you want to read are bestsellers then go with the cheapest store but I think the Sony is an all around better product. (I'm biased, by the way. haha.)

jduvall · 03-12-2010, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dls81

Where are you heading to over here? I'm in Bahrain. I bought the Libre Pro a few months back and liked it a lot at first, but after time I found the screen was just too small for my needs. It's great for casual reading (novels) and very portable (fits in the cargo pocket my uniform nicely) but I really needed a bigger screen since the majority of my reading has to do with schoolwork. I just bought the edge so now I have seen the difference between the LCD screen and the e-ink. The e-ink on the edge is very crisp and almost eerie in how much it resembles paper... it almost looks fake. From what I have heard, it is very fast compared to some of the other e-ink displays out there; the flash of the screen during page turns is quick and it is a comfortable read. I'm not sure how fast the other readers you are looking at are, so the flash may be an annoyance at first, but you'll probably get used to it. The libre is LCD and is a very nice screen and well put together device. It doesn't have the nice paper-like look, but it is easy to read and portable.

Good luck with your decision!

Do you have a link to the edge? Is that what its called? A quick google pulled a dual screened ebook reader...

rlparker · 03-12-2010, 11:02 AM

Hi jduvall, welcome to MR!

davidspitzer · 03-12-2010, 11:18 AM

kindle

jduvall · 03-13-2010, 11:00 AM

After doing a lot of reading here I decided to just go with the Aluratek (rebadged jetbook) it is a good deal cheaper (145 vs 259) so if the desert heat kills it I have at least the knowledge that I got my money outta it.

Reading the jetbook forum here it seems that it does everything I want it to do, and if I come across a book I buy that it cant read I can convert it with calibre.

Thanks for the help this site is awesome

SCION · 03-13-2010, 11:55 AM

Enjoy the device! Yes,

Xanthe · 03-13-2010, 03:50 PM

Good luck with the Libre - I've been enjoying mine.

jduvall · 03-13-2010, 09:17 PM

So sad! I just got an email saying they are sold out of the libre! And arent sure when the next shipment comes in

They do how ever have the sony prs 300 for 149 (4 dollars more)...

Back to the boards to research

=X= · 03-14-2010, 05:23 PM

there is link here on this site where they are still selling the jetbook for $115.
Also look at fictionwise and or booksonboard they have the jetbook for $150.

Also I recommend you look into the aztek pocket pro which was selling for around $200. The device is feature rich and has many of the requirements you listed and more.

Logseman · 03-15-2010, 04:40 AM

-Repeated-

Logseman · 03-15-2010, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jduvall

So sad! I just got an email saying they are sold out of the libre! And arent sure when the next shipment comes in

They do how ever have the sony prs 300 for 149 (4 dollars more)...

Back to the boards to research

My 2 cents (not deductible for the acquisition

) is that in the same conditions, E-ink (Sony PRS-300) beats LCD (jetBook). 4 dollars more can compensate quite fine, and the PRS300 has a very fine screen, with the only drawback of not allowing any kind of cards in it. 512 MB is what you have, which I feel is quite a size, still.

Spoon Man · 03-20-2010, 09:32 AM

I have a Kindle, and I would honestly recommend the Sony over my Kindle hands down if you don't care about the internet usage.

One of the things that I noticed you wanted is a back light, you can get a light wedge that fits on the Sony, and from what I hear it works pretty well. Also, the Sony seems to be pretty popular worldwide, so if something happens to it getting parts or replacing it shouldn't be too difficult, and they have expandable memory so that you can back up your books in case the reader goes down.

For your situation I would recommend getting something you really like, and then getting a cheaper used small reader as a backup in case your primary does bite the dust. That way you've got something decent to tide you over until you are in a position to acquire a replacement.

Kris777 · 03-20-2010, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logseman

My 2 cents (not deductible for the acquisition

) is that in the same conditions, E-ink (Sony PRS-300) beats LCD (jetBook). 4 dollars more can compensate quite fine, and the PRS300 has a very fine screen, with the only drawback of not allowing any kind of cards in it. 512 MB is what you have, which I feel is quite a size, still.

As jetBook permanent user and person who tested Sony 300 and Pocketbook I think that LCD (jetBook) beats E-ink (Sony PRS-300). NewEgg sell jetBook-Lite for $113 now

03-11-2010, 10:52 PM	#1
jduvall Enthusiast Posts: 43 Karma: 57128 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: none	New with a dilemma I'm trying to decide on an ereader and I cant decide which one would be the best fit for me Right now I have it (I think) narrowed down to Kindle Sony Touch Daily ( PRS600BC) Libre eBook Reader Pro Basically I want something that can handle all sorts of ebook formats so I don't have to worry if buy an ebook from some where (or get it from my library) and its not compatible The Libre can use a whole host of different formats (I think the most of the 3) where as the sony and kindle both have big names backing them. I'm not worried about the wireless, I am looking into these as I'm getting deployed to the middle east so I'm not holding my breathe on having access to their nifty little built in stores. Basically I want something the size of an avg paperback the eink is pretty cool (I played with the nook at Barnes and nobles and the sony at walmart) that has freedom to get ebooks from anywhere (Though I suppose you can always convert formats cant you?) I dont care about wireless internet I'd love a back light but I havent seen any offering that. Personally I'm leaning towards the libre its cheapest (followed by kindle followed by sony) I'm hoping to get some more information so far the biggest con I've seen is the sony has more expensive books through its store. Kindle prices are pretty decent barnes and noble again isnt bad ebooks.com is crazy (I'm sure I missed a lot of sites) Sorry for 'ranting' just hoping for best bang for buck

03-15-2010, 04:40 AM	#12
Logseman Orisa Posts: 1,999 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	-Repeated- Last edited by Logseman; 03-15-2010 at 04:45 AM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Accessories Kindle cover dilemma	Erinath	Amazon Kindle	38	09-28-2010 01:28 PM
The dilemma	ignis	General Discussions	5	08-16-2010 11:23 PM
Dilemma -- Moving Overseas	honeybunny	Amazon Kindle	7	08-02-2009 09:06 AM
Dilemma	astra	Workshop	105	01-04-2008 11:28 AM

03-12-2010, 12:51 AM	#2
dls81 Enthusiast Posts: 45 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bahrain Device: Aluratek Libre Pro	Where are you heading to over here? I'm in Bahrain. I bought the Libre Pro a few months back and liked it a lot at first, but after time I found the screen was just too small for my needs. It's great for casual reading (novels) and very portable (fits in the cargo pocket my uniform nicely) but I really needed a bigger screen since the majority of my reading has to do with schoolwork. I just bought the edge so now I have seen the difference between the LCD screen and the e-ink. The e-ink on the edge is very crisp and almost eerie in how much it resembles paper... it almost looks fake. From what I have heard, it is very fast compared to some of the other e-ink displays out there; the flash of the screen during page turns is quick and it is a comfortable read. I'm not sure how fast the other readers you are looking at are, so the flash may be an annoyance at first, but you'll probably get used to it. The libre is LCD and is a very nice screen and well put together device. It doesn't have the nice paper-like look, but it is easy to read and portable. Good luck with your decision!

03-12-2010, 03:13 AM	#3
banjobama Busy Read'n Posts: 980 Karma: 5039283 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Auburn, WA Device: Pocketbook Touch Lux 5	Since I got my Sony, I haven't really bought too many books from the Sony store. I've found a lot of books on manybooks.net and Smashwords that are free or very inexpensive. I like my Sony because I think the keyboard on the Kindle is hideous. If all you want to read are bestsellers then go with the cheapest store but I think the Sony is an all around better product. (I'm biased, by the way. haha.)

03-12-2010, 11:02 AM	#5
rlparker Ars longa Posts: 1,179 Karma: 17404 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: north carolina, usa Device: Kindle K1, K3 wifi	Hi jduvall, welcome to MR!

03-12-2010, 11:18 AM	#6
davidspitzer So Many Words to Read! Posts: 411 Karma: 125665 Join Date: Aug 2006 Device: Kindle	kindle

03-13-2010, 11:00 AM	#7
jduvall Enthusiast Posts: 43 Karma: 57128 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: none	After doing a lot of reading here I decided to just go with the Aluratek (rebadged jetbook) it is a good deal cheaper (145 vs 259) so if the desert heat kills it I have at least the knowledge that I got my money outta it. Reading the jetbook forum here it seems that it does everything I want it to do, and if I come across a book I buy that it cant read I can convert it with calibre. Thanks for the help this site is awesome

03-13-2010, 11:55 AM	#8
SCION Séduisant Posts: 4,706 Karma: 2107018 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas, USA Device: Boox Note Air2+; Kobo Libra2; Kindle Scribe, Oasis3; iPad Mini6	Enjoy the device! Yes,

03-13-2010, 03:50 PM	#9
Xanthe Plan B Is Now In Force Posts: 1,894 Karma: 8086979 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Surebleak Device: Aluratek,Sony 350/T1,Pandigital,eBM 911,Nook HD/HD+,Fire HDX 7/8.9,PW2	Good luck with the Libre - I've been enjoying mine.

03-13-2010, 09:17 PM	#10
jduvall Enthusiast Posts: 43 Karma: 57128 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: none	So sad! I just got an email saying they are sold out of the libre! And arent sure when the next shipment comes in They do how ever have the sony prs 300 for 149 (4 dollars more)... Back to the boards to research

03-14-2010, 05:23 PM	#11
=X= Wizard Posts: 3,671 Karma: 12205348 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Galaxy S, Nook w/CM7	there is link here on this site where they are still selling the jetbook for $115. Also look at fictionwise and or booksonboard they have the jetbook for $150. Also I recommend you look into the aztek pocket pro which was selling for around $200. The device is feature rich and has many of the requirements you listed and more.

03-20-2010, 09:32 AM	#14
Spoon Man Groupie Posts: 188 Karma: 3002 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: Kindle 1	I have a Kindle, and I would honestly recommend the Sony over my Kindle hands down if you don't care about the internet usage. One of the things that I noticed you wanted is a back light, you can get a light wedge that fits on the Sony, and from what I hear it works pretty well. Also, the Sony seems to be pretty popular worldwide, so if something happens to it getting parts or replacing it shouldn't be too difficult, and they have expandable memory so that you can back up your books in case the reader goes down. For your situation I would recommend getting something you really like, and then getting a cheaper used small reader as a backup in case your primary does bite the dust. That way you've got something decent to tide you over until you are in a position to acquire a replacement.

Advert

Advert