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sirmaru · 11-26-2007, 02:37 PM

After exploring this forum I have benefitted IMMENSELY from all the information.

I was able to download eBook Library to read eBook files to fit the Sony PRS 505 plus the MobiBook Reader to read book files for the Cybook Gen3. With that I can read ON MY PC the following types of book files now: MS Reader, Adobe, Mobibooks and eBooks. This produces a wide variety of book files available to me.

Its really too bad that I cannot buy Amazon Kindle Book Files for my PC. They have shut me out entirely. I am sure I am not the only Amazon customer now unable to purchase their book files.

As far as an Eprint reader, I am convinced that the Sony PRS 505 is the best. Its battery appears to have a longer life than the Kindle. It is cheaper than the Cybook Gen3 and the Kindle. If I do decide to buy one just as another toy for myself this year, it will definitely be the Sony 505.

However, in my situation with virtually no eye strain reading all kinds of literature on monitors for 20 years and still retaining 20/20 vision it appears I will continue just reading books on my PC 24" HD Monitor. Its better than any Eprint reader at the moment. It displays black on WHITE with full color in LCD format - a lot less glare than the old CRT's. The Kindle only has 4 shades of grey and displays black on grey. At least the Sony PRS 505 has 8 shades for grey. Plus, the desktop PC does not have any battery problems. In addition, proper external lighting is essential for Eprint readers. My LCD HD Monitor creates its own PERFECT LIGHTING and does not reflect glare from sunlight or my compact fluorescent bulbs.

Since I am retired and at home almost all of the time, I really don't need a portable reader. I'd only buy one as a new toy if at all.

11-26-2007, 02:37 PM	#36
sirmaru Wizard Posts: 2,426 Karma: 6561538 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: Kindle PW 2013, HDX 2013, Galaxy S5 2014	Thanks, folks After exploring this forum I have benefitted IMMENSELY from all the information. I was able to download eBook Library to read eBook files to fit the Sony PRS 505 plus the MobiBook Reader to read book files for the Cybook Gen3. With that I can read ON MY PC the following types of book files now: MS Reader, Adobe, Mobibooks and eBooks. This produces a wide variety of book files available to me. Its really too bad that I cannot buy Amazon Kindle Book Files for my PC. They have shut me out entirely. I am sure I am not the only Amazon customer now unable to purchase their book files. As far as an Eprint reader, I am convinced that the Sony PRS 505 is the best. Its battery appears to have a longer life than the Kindle. It is cheaper than the Cybook Gen3 and the Kindle. If I do decide to buy one just as another toy for myself this year, it will definitely be the Sony 505. However, in my situation with virtually no eye strain reading all kinds of literature on monitors for 20 years and still retaining 20/20 vision it appears I will continue just reading books on my PC 24" HD Monitor. Its better than any Eprint reader at the moment. It displays black on WHITE with full color in LCD format - a lot less glare than the old CRT's. The Kindle only has 4 shades of grey and displays black on grey. At least the Sony PRS 505 has 8 shades for grey. Plus, the desktop PC does not have any battery problems. In addition, proper external lighting is essential for Eprint readers. My LCD HD Monitor creates its own PERFECT LIGHTING and does not reflect glare from sunlight or my compact fluorescent bulbs. Since I am retired and at home almost all of the time, I really don't need a portable reader. I'd only buy one as a new toy if at all. Last edited by sirmaru; 11-26-2007 at 02:53 PM.