Thread: Top Ten Reasons To Not Buy An iPad
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Old 12-28-2010, 08:35 PM   #176
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Originally Posted by allen.gotwald View Post
I bought my Sony PRS-505 more than 3 years ago. It's an ereader and that is all I use it for and that is all I want. I can download from the library, mobileread, gutenberg as well as numerous online ebookstores. Wireless is nice but is plugging in the USB such a chore? I have looked at other devices recently and except for the Sony daily edition (7" screen) still find no reason to change. As for Kindle, I don't get why reviewers slobber over it. It doesn't support EPUB and I don't think I can download PDF DRM to it from the library. But it gets all the attention. IPAD is very nice if you want your e-reader to be a netbook sans keyboard and do everything else. I just want my ereader to be an ereader. And, I can stick it in my coat pocket. Try that with Kindle or IPAD!
Yep, the 505 is nice - but don't look at any of the new Sony screens! That's what did me in...

The thing about wireless is that you don't need a computer when you travel. If you don't travel, and have a computer, plugging in is no big deal. It's no more difficult than putting your phone on the charger at night, & in many ways, managing your reading using the computer is faster & easier.
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