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Nigel · 10-25-2007, 03:40 PM

Has anyone had the opportunity to compare the iLiad to the new Sony 505? While I know others will have various concerns, for me, readability is the most important point.

I don't want to spend the extra for the iLiad. However, if the reading experience is substantially better, I'd rather do it now than after owning the Sony.

I've seen a Sony 500 and it looks pretty good though a bit small. The new one is supposed to be 20% clearer but I don't know how to quantify this.

I live on an out-island in Hawaii where there are few stores and am unlikely to be able to see either the new Sony or the iRex before purchase.

10-25-2007, 03:40 PM	#128
Nigel Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hawaii Device: iRex iLiad and enough other gadgets to be embarrassing	Has anyone had the opportunity to compare the iLiad to the new Sony 505? While I know others will have various concerns, for me, readability is the most important point. I don't want to spend the extra for the iLiad. However, if the reading experience is substantially better, I'd rather do it now than after owning the Sony. I've seen a Sony 500 and it looks pretty good though a bit small. The new one is supposed to be 20% clearer but I don't know how to quantify this. I live on an out-island in Hawaii where there are few stores and am unlikely to be able to see either the new Sony or the iRex before purchase.