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Latinandgreek
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Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD
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Originally Posted by etherealdust View Post
Hi there. I've been reading through these forums for about a year or more, but haven't registered till today. I finally decided to register so I can get some input on which reader would be best for my situation.

One of the primary reasons I can't decide between these two readers is because of the lack of an external memory in the Kindle 3. Since I want to primarily use my E-Reader for reading manga, this is a big negative. On the other hand, though the PRS-650 supports external memory, I've read that it can get rather slow if you have a large library and especially if its picture heavy and located in the external memory. What are your experiences on previous Sony models for reading manga/comics while having an extensive library in the external memory?

The only main drawback I see from the PRS-650 is the price. If you include tax, the 650 is about $100 more than the kindle. With such a price difference, it makes it harder to justify buying the PRS even though it's the reader that I would prefer.

Also, what are your opinions on the build quality between the kindle and Sony readers? How well do you think they would fare in a purse, which also holds an iPod and a cellphone, without a cover?
I have about 10 mangas on my sd card at the moment, and I don't have any problems with them slowing them down my PRS-505. I also have an additional 160 books on my reader. I can't comment on the Kindle, as I don't own one, by I have been super happy with my PRS-505, and will probably upgrade it within the next few months to either the 650 or the 950 (Because I'd like a touch screen. I still think that the 505 is fabulous). The build quality on Sony readers is fantastic, however I really wouldn't risk carrying mine without a cover. If you don't want to buy the official covers, you can pick up a sturdier pencil case or a DVD tin. I carry my reader in a PVC pencil case (in my purse, which is full of crap at all times), which cost me $2 at Target, and I have had no problems.
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