- Unlike the Kindle and Sony e-readers, which use the same non-backlit e-ink display, backlit laptops are not best suited for reading e-books. Covers with LED lights are available for reading at night.
- Unlike the Sony e-readers that handle ePub format, the Kindle is intended to be used in conjunction with the Amazon book-store.
- The Internet connectivity that some readers provide is primarily intended to be used to access book-stores. I prefer to use my PC for downloading books and surfing the Web.
- I don't know how its speed compares with the Kindle's, but my Sony is plenty fast enough for me.
- I find the Sony's touch-screen very intuitive, however you might prefer the Kindle's keyboard.
Barnes & Noble Nook Color review
"... it's not as good as E-Ink and Barnes & Noble has by no means eliminated the concept of glare on an LCD ..."