The weekend magazine of the Guardian has a gadget clinic Q&A column. Today someone asked about mobile reading devices and was given some rather dated advice:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology...eekendmagazine
"Gadget clinic
Bobbie Johnson, technology correspondent The Guardian
Saturday December 1 2007
Q: I want a portable reader, but when I tried to buy one online, I was told they ship only to the US. Any ideas?
A: The idea of reading a book digitally might seem heresy to bibliophiles, but eBook readers are getting better all the time. The Sony PRS-500 Reader is one of the most popular, but if you can't get one from the US, try eBay, where they go for around £150. Buying books can be tricky, though, since Sony's book store accepts only US credit cards.
Another, more expensive option is the iRex Iliad (around £450). It has a touchscreen and built-in wifi - Libresco is its British distributor (iliadreader.co.uk). Some people swear by using their phones, which might be a cheaper option, but you'd probably prefer one with a big screen, a Palm Treo or iPhone, say."
Clearly Bobbie Johnson has not yet heard of the PRS 505, nor of the Bookeen Cybook.