Should I wait? Kindle II, Sony 700?

JaymeKnits · 10-30-2008, 04:07 PM

I'm looking at deciding between the Sony PRS505 and the Kindle (I think I would get the Kindle). But I just saw that there are new ones coming out in the next few months. Are they supposed to be that much better? If I get the Kindle now will I be missing out on any great features in the newer models?

I'd be mostly reading books, my own documents (I can change them into almost any format) and simple tables or graphics of tables for knitting pattern charts.

desertgrandma · 10-30-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JaymeKnits

I'm looking at deciding between the Sony PRS505 and the Kindle (I think I would get the Kindle). But I just saw that there are new ones coming out in the next few months. Are they supposed to be that much better? If I get the Kindle now will I be missing out on any great features in the newer models?

I'd be mostly reading books, my own documents (I can change them into almost any format) and simple tables or graphics of tables for knitting pattern charts.

No one know when the next Kindle will be out. There are rumors, and that's all they are.

No one knows what any 'new' features of the next kindle will be.

I've not tried any graphics charts on the Kindle......anyone else here have?

wallcraft · 10-30-2008, 04:22 PM

We now know that there won't be a Kindle2 this year, see No New Kindle Til 2009, but there are likely to be several new Kindle models released (early?) next year. I expect the Kindle2 to be a major improvement, but we don't know when it will arrive and the existing Kindle is good enough from many purposes.

The only issue with the Kindle might be your "tables and graphics". One way to tell would be to convert them to MOBI and look at them with Windows MobiPocket Reader. MOBI table support isn't good, but graphics may be ok. If you are building the images yourself use about 525x640, see Kindle Automatically Doubles Image Sizes.

DickyCheung22 · 10-31-2008, 12:16 AM

Normally, I don't wait for some new one if it take over 6 months to come... I just buy and enjoy it...

ProDigit · 11-04-2008, 12:29 PM

What we do know is that the Sony PRS700 is being released in 10 days!
I would definitely wait until the first users have their hands on!
I read the kindle is expected to release in Q2 2009, but don't know exactly where I read that; either way after january 2009 is too long to wait for for most people anyways..

JaymeKnits · 11-07-2008, 12:16 PM

I've decided to wait a bit longer. I'll Get it for myself for my Birthday in July instead of Christmas I've waited this long, a bit longer won't be too bad.

10-30-2008, 04:07 PM	#1
JaymeKnits Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: undecided	Should I wait? Kindle II, Sony 700? I'm looking at deciding between the Sony PRS505 and the Kindle (I think I would get the Kindle). But I just saw that there are new ones coming out in the next few months. Are they supposed to be that much better? If I get the Kindle now will I be missing out on any great features in the newer models? I'd be mostly reading books, my own documents (I can change them into almost any format) and simple tables or graphics of tables for knitting pattern charts.

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10-30-2008, 04:22 PM	#3
wallcraft reader Posts: 6,975 Karma: 5183568 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Device: Kindle 3, Kobo Glo HD	We now know that there won't be a Kindle2 this year, see No New Kindle Til 2009, but there are likely to be several new Kindle models released (early?) next year. I expect the Kindle2 to be a major improvement, but we don't know when it will arrive and the existing Kindle is good enough from many purposes. The only issue with the Kindle might be your "tables and graphics". One way to tell would be to convert them to MOBI and look at them with Windows MobiPocket Reader. MOBI table support isn't good, but graphics may be ok. If you are building the images yourself use about 525x640, see Kindle Automatically Doubles Image Sizes.

10-31-2008, 12:16 AM	#4
DickyCheung22 Enthusiast Posts: 48 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: none	Normally, I don't wait for some new one if it take over 6 months to come... I just buy and enjoy it...

11-04-2008, 12:29 PM	#5
ProDigit Karmaniac Posts: 2,553 Karma: 11499146 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami FL Device: PRS-505, Jetbook, + Mini, +Color, Astak Ez Reader Pro, PPW1, Aura H2O	What we do know is that the Sony PRS700 is being released in 10 days! I would definitely wait until the first users have their hands on! I read the kindle is expected to release in Q2 2009, but don't know exactly where I read that; either way after january 2009 is too long to wait for for most people anyways..

11-07-2008, 12:16 PM	#6
JaymeKnits Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: undecided	I've decided to wait a bit longer. I'll Get it for myself for my Birthday in July instead of Christmas I've waited this long, a bit longer won't be too bad.

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