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RDaneel54 · 07-05-2008, 10:35 PM

Hi,

First post and all. I've been a reader of e-books since Ereader was Peanut. Currently, I'm considering purchasing either a Sony Reader or Amazon Kindle.

Looking forward to learning much here.

Dean

Elsi · 07-05-2008, 11:11 PM

You'll hear from several Kindle and Sony owners. I'll chime in as a very happy Kindle user. I am honest enough to say that I could also be happy with a Sony reader -- if I could buy my books at Amazon.com! There are some differences in the two devices, but for me the biggest is the Kindle book store at Amazon.

Although an avid reader, I never really wanted to read on my computer, even though I had installed both the software to read Rocket and MobiPocket books. The computer is where I work and can't be held in a comfortable position when reading for relaxation. I can't imagine reading on a PDA or Blackberry, mainly because of the limited screen size. So, when I discovered the Kindle, I was thrilled.

Whichever device you decide upon -- welcome to MobileRead. This place is the home of many books lovingly hand-crafted by volunteers. Check out the downloads in our book forums.

MickeyC · 07-05-2008, 11:43 PM

Hi Dean and welcome to the Forum. I've had a Sony 505 since January and like it a lot. Have also had my hands on a Kindle and like that too. Don't think you'll be unhappy with either

Be sure and let us know what you decide and how you like what you get

Leep · 07-06-2008, 12:21 AM

Another Kindle owner here. As Elsi says the price of books at Amazon is a big seller for the Kindle. Also, with help from great experts here at the forum, several of us are able to checkout ebooks and read books on our Kindles from online libraries that offer ebooks in mobipocket format.

Which ever you choose - ebook readers are fantastic! I find my Kindle easier on the eyes than paper books, and when I get tired I can bump up the type size a notch.

cheers

Ervserver · 07-06-2008, 01:20 AM

Hello Dean

HarryT · 07-06-2008, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leep

Another Kindle owner here. As Elsi says the price of books at Amazon is a big seller for the Kindle.

Last time I did a comparison between the top 10 books of the "New York Times" bestseller list, they were pretty much all the same price at Amazon and at my favourite bookstore, Fictionwise.

What Amazon have certainly achieved is to drive down prices at other e-Book stores. I certainly don't think you can truthfully say that Amazon are consistently cheaper than other eBook stores today.

Spartacus2112 · 07-06-2008, 08:13 AM

Greetings, RDaneel54. Enjoy the forum!

tINmOUSE · 07-06-2008, 11:19 AM

turn away from the Sony_of_sorrows. turn away from the kindle-of-err-klickery.

Thy savior be Mentor-of-the-soon-to-be-coming-to-a-web-store-near-you.
so speak-ath the profit... err... prophet Vendor.... venting?... vendith-real-soon?

*sigH* (see the signs already of the slow mental retro-retardation cause by waiting?)

RDaneel54 · 07-06-2008, 11:55 AM

Thanks for the welcome and comments.

Dean

07-05-2008, 10:35 PM	#1
RDaneel54 Aging Positronic Brain Posts: 633 Karma: 2155452 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Aurora (when off-Earth) Device: Amazon Oasis; iPhone, iPad Mini	New Here Hi, First post and all. I've been a reader of e-books since Ereader was Peanut. Currently, I'm considering purchasing either a Sony Reader or Amazon Kindle. Looking forward to learning much here. Dean

07-05-2008, 11:11 PM	#2
Elsi Wizard Posts: 2,366 Karma: 12000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas, USA Device: Kindle; Sony PRS 505; Blackberry 8700C	You'll hear from several Kindle and Sony owners. I'll chime in as a very happy Kindle user. I am honest enough to say that I could also be happy with a Sony reader -- if I could buy my books at Amazon.com! There are some differences in the two devices, but for me the biggest is the Kindle book store at Amazon. Although an avid reader, I never really wanted to read on my computer, even though I had installed both the software to read Rocket and MobiPocket books. The computer is where I work and can't be held in a comfortable position when reading for relaxation. I can't imagine reading on a PDA or Blackberry, mainly because of the limited screen size. So, when I discovered the Kindle, I was thrilled. Whichever device you decide upon -- welcome to MobileRead. This place is the home of many books lovingly hand-crafted by volunteers. Check out the downloads in our book forums.

07-05-2008, 11:43 PM	#3
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi Dean and welcome to the Forum. I've had a Sony 505 since January and like it a lot. Have also had my hands on a Kindle and like that too. Don't think you'll be unhappy with either Be sure and let us know what you decide and how you like what you get

07-06-2008, 12:21 AM	#4
Leep Guru Posts: 739 Karma: 1018859 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Near Seattle Device: kindle1, K3, K3G (thanks MR), iTouch, Kindle Touch	Another Kindle owner here. As Elsi says the price of books at Amazon is a big seller for the Kindle. Also, with help from great experts here at the forum, several of us are able to checkout ebooks and read books on our Kindles from online libraries that offer ebooks in mobipocket format. Which ever you choose - ebook readers are fantastic! I find my Kindle easier on the eyes than paper books, and when I get tired I can bump up the type size a notch. cheers

07-06-2008, 01:20 AM	#5
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	Hello Dean

07-06-2008, 08:13 AM	#7
Spartacus2112 Evangelist Posts: 468 Karma: 1147 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lawn Giland Device: Kindle 3 Wifi	Greetings, RDaneel54. Enjoy the forum!

07-06-2008, 11:19 AM	#8
tINmOUSE (stand in: rOBOTmINION) Posts: 78 Karma: 10981 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: none yet. Waiting for Mentor.	turn away from the Sony_of_sorrows. turn away from the kindle-of-err-klickery. Thy savior be Mentor-of-the-soon-to-be-coming-to-a-web-store-near-you. so speak-ath the profit... err... prophet Vendor.... venting?... vendith-real-soon? sigH (see the signs already of the slow mental retro-retardation cause by waiting?)

07-06-2008, 11:55 AM	#9
RDaneel54 Aging Positronic Brain Posts: 633 Karma: 2155452 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Aurora (when off-Earth) Device: Amazon Oasis; iPhone, iPad Mini	Thanks for the welcome and comments. Dean