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Nakor · 09-26-2010, 08:49 PM

Okay, I'm currently using a Libre, but I'm a bit frustrated at this point with the poor battery life, and at the same time I'd like to get a device that allows both highlighting (or underlining or w/e) and note-taking since I'm now taking literature classes in university. Price point is a big issue of course. PDF support is probably important, especially if it turns out I can use any of my non-English class texts with it. Also I have some PDF format manga/comics I'd like to work on the device.

I was thinking about either the Sony PRS-650 or the Kindle 3. The Kindle is cheaper ($250CAD vs $165USD plus possible duties), but lacks ePub support which is, effectively, my entire library. I can convert everything, but it would be a bit of a pain in the backside. (Did they finally get rid of that $2 surcharge on Canadians though? I was just poking around the site and I didn't notice it....) I've also heard the Kindle isn't quite as good at handling PDFs natively. I also kind of like the idea of hand-written notes more than the typed ones.

I was wondering if you guys could offer me any advice on whether the 650 or Kindle sounds like the better choice, or if I've perhaps overlooked some epic device that warrants my attention. Thanks in advance!

09-26-2010, 08:49 PM	#1
Nakor Addict Posts: 214 Karma: 511602 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: BC, Canada Device: Aluratek Libre	Thinking of changing devices, need good note-taking for lit classes Okay, I'm currently using a Libre, but I'm a bit frustrated at this point with the poor battery life, and at the same time I'd like to get a device that allows both highlighting (or underlining or w/e) and note-taking since I'm now taking literature classes in university. Price point is a big issue of course. PDF support is probably important, especially if it turns out I can use any of my non-English class texts with it. Also I have some PDF format manga/comics I'd like to work on the device. I was thinking about either the Sony PRS-650 or the Kindle 3. The Kindle is cheaper ($250CAD vs $165USD plus possible duties), but lacks ePub support which is, effectively, my entire library. I can convert everything, but it would be a bit of a pain in the backside. (Did they finally get rid of that $2 surcharge on Canadians though? I was just poking around the site and I didn't notice it....) I've also heard the Kindle isn't quite as good at handling PDFs natively. I also kind of like the idea of hand-written notes more than the typed ones. I was wondering if you guys could offer me any advice on whether the 650 or Kindle sounds like the better choice, or if I've perhaps overlooked some epic device that warrants my attention. Thanks in advance!