09-22-2008, 03:36 AM | #1 |
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Which one which one which one???
I've spent hours browsing through the internet looking for info in regards to ebook readers. Unfortunately, I'm still having much difficulty deciding on which one to purchase. The only one I've seen in real-life is the sony one at Borders, and I thought the display was horrible?? It reminds me of an LCD display running out of battery? Are all e-ink display like that?
Which device is more durable? less issues? Most like reading regular book? It appears that the Kindle may be my best bet but I think it's a tad expensive....and umm...tad ugly? I was going to wait for Kindle 2 but it won't be available until sometime 2009....I like the Readius but not sure when it'll be available in the US. The iLiad is very nice but it's outside of my price range, plus I don't need all the extra capabilities. Anyway, the reader will be used for recreational reading only, so all I really need is one that will have most content and latest releases. My goal is to stop buying non-reference paper books for I have no place to store them anymore! Any advice would be greatly appreciated. |
09-22-2008, 04:12 AM | #2 |
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If you dislike eInk screens, then really none of the devices you mention will appeal to you - they all use the same screen.
I am a little surprised at your reaction to it. Most peoples' reaction on seeing an eInk display "in the flesh" is "Wow!". |
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09-22-2008, 04:21 AM | #3 |
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I don't know if there was something wrong with the one I saw at Borders. The words were not solid...they have a lot of 'white' that's why I thought they look like LCDs running out of battery?
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09-22-2008, 04:33 AM | #4 |
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That certainly sounds like something's wrong. The text should be solid black on a pale grey background.
Look at the photographs on Sony's web site - they are real screen shots. |
09-22-2008, 08:08 AM | #5 |
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Hi Greencookie,
As Harry says everyone I have shown my Sony to has been amazed at the quality and clarity of text. Indeed whilst away in the Motorhome at Shepton Mallet showground last weekend two couples from another forum wanted to see it in particular. Between them they have bought three units in the week! Get and check in Waterstones or a Sony shop to see if the one you looked at was faulty. Best regards Chris |
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09-22-2008, 02:44 PM | #6 |
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Thanks
Thanks! So out of the few available today, would you recommend the Sony one?
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09-22-2008, 03:50 PM | #7 | |
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I can't comment on the others but I would recommend my Sony PRS-505 Reader to anyone. A friend at work has the Cybook and it performs pretty well too although I presonally prefer the feel of the Sony's metal case to the Cybook's plastic one. Content availability doesn't seem to matter too much as everyone on here recommends downloading any format and converting it to anything else They all seem to use the same screens so it all comes down to preferences like this! Just my .02 cents. Cheers, Terry. |
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09-22-2008, 03:58 PM | #8 |
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Thanks again!
Thanks again.
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09-22-2008, 04:41 PM | #9 |
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09-22-2008, 06:30 PM | #10 |
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I see, okay. Will wait. Thanks!
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09-22-2008, 06:52 PM | #11 |
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A couple of thoughts:
I would recommend the Sony, but that's because I own it and really love it. Someone who loves the Cybook Gen3 (and owns it) will recommend that unit. They use the same screen, so I think it boils down to other issues, such as ergonomics, the file type(s) a Reader will read, availability of what you like to read for that unit, the firmware that controls the files, etc. If you are thinking about the Sony (or just want to see what's in the offing), then waiting - as another member here has said - may be advisable. Finally, you might want to actually feel the Sony, Cybook, Kindle, etc, as that would be helpful for that elusive "feel" that each unit has. Have fun. Don |
09-22-2008, 07:31 PM | #12 | |
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I wasn't a fan of the looks of the Kindle, though I do find it quite ergonomic. I was sold by the search capabilities and dictionary. Because of the EVDO access, there's even Wikipedia and Web search. Plus, at the time, they had more titles and they were way cheaper. Other sellers have lowered their prices now to stay competitive so that's not as much of a big deal. Now that I have it, I'm totally blown away by the convenience of the Amazon store and the network access. I didn't think it would matter that much to me when I bought it but now I really love it. Of course, time has passed since I made my decision and Sony has released some great new firmware for the 505 with better PDF support and ePUB opening up your content options. It still doesn't support my top-ranked features but if those aren't high on your list you might find the Sony pretty attractive. It's the least expensive e-ink option out there and I do like the sleek looks. I'm eager to see what they announce in October. Plus, these three aren't the only game in town. There are other devices out there and new ones on the horizon. |
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09-22-2008, 08:16 PM | #13 |
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I ordered the Kindle in January -- with a 5-week delay, it arrived in mid-February. I joined MobileRead while I was waiting for the Kindle, and it was here that I first heard of the Sony Reader and all the others. (I was totally surprised that *anyone* would want to read books on a PDA.) In mid-March, I finally saw a Sony in a Borders store and realized that I could have been happy (enough) with it. I did buy a Sony Reader early in the summer, so now I have both. I like them both, but rely on the Kindle for current releases.
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09-22-2008, 11:27 PM | #15 |
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Thanks for the good advice!
Well, I'm still undecided...but most likely I'll end up with the Sony. The only thing I like about Kindle is ease of locating contents. I just can't find myself paying that much for something that ugly. I was planning to get Kindle 2 rumored to be out this holiday season but release has since push to sometime 2009.
Anyway, once I made the purchase, I'll let everyone know which one I ended up with. Thanks again for all your advice! |