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Originally Posted by Pete
I guess I'm mostly interested in the overall functionality of the devices, ease of use with file transfers, screen size/sharpness, ect. I'll be using the reader around the house maybe occasionally taking it places with me.
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For me, ergonomics and software end up being the deciding factor when buying a new device. Do you have the chance to play with any at the stores? A live Nook is out for display at B&N (very prominently in most stores) and Office Max has live Sony models on end caps. Target has live displays, but they are bolted down.
I own all 3 of the devices you're considering. They are equal in their ability to transfer files via USB (especially using Calibre). The Nook and 300 have beautiful screens, the 600 is less sharp and has glare due to the touchscreen, but I find it very readable at night with a light.
Sony has better organizing software - the Nook has nothing.
B&N is putting out regular firmware updates - Sony sells the device as-is.
If you liek the Nook's ergonomics and don't need the ability to organize your books, the Nook WiFi is an excellent option.
If you need to be able to organize large amounts of material, one of the Sony models is a better purchase. And that depends on how many books you want to carry around. The 300 can hold 300+ books (I've got 452 ePubs on mine right now). The 600 has an SD slot, so it's essentially unlimited, but you compromise on the screen. But if you read mostly at night, it might not be a compromise for you.
It all depends on your priorities and where you're willing to compromise. No one makes a perfect device :P