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catiebug · 01-15-2011, 11:32 AM

I am madly in love with the PRS-950, but I can't really afford the $300 price tag. I am wondering if there is a similar device out there that maybe costs a wee bit less.

Here are the features I need:

E-ink
Web browser
Overdrive compatibility
PDF compatibility

I realize that there are some LCD-based readers out there that would have better web browsers, but, after cracking my laptop open in the middle of the night and nearly being blinded by the light, LCD=No. I am primarily looking at this device as a reader, so e-ink is my preferred format.

Again, I realize that the web-browsing on an e-ink device isn't going to be "snappy" or play video or whatever. I primarily need the web browser because my husband hogs the laptop. I occasionally want to peek in on some text based sites (like this one, or other forums). I also would like to read and respond to my email. I am not looking to visit YouTube or play online games.

Overdrive-I primarily see myself "renting" books from the Overdrive library. My local library's link to Overdrive is well stocked, and there are many books there that I would like to read. I would rather not have to jump through any DRM related hoops to get those books.

PDF - I have many craft patterns that I would like to have on the device to reference, rather than printing them out, dragging the paper around, losing the paper, having the wrong paper...or being unable to access them because hubby is hogging the laptop again. Color is not an issue - I always print them out in B&W anyway, and they are mostly text, with 1 or 2 pictures for reference.

So - that's my list of wants and needs. Is there anything out there that will fit my bill? Or do I just need to bite the bullet and pay the PRS-950's exorbitant bill?

01-15-2011, 11:32 AM	#1
catiebug Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle for Android, Sharper Image Literati, Sony PRS T-1	Sony PRS-950 or...? I am madly in love with the PRS-950, but I can't really afford the $300 price tag. I am wondering if there is a similar device out there that maybe costs a wee bit less. Here are the features I need: E-ink Web browser Overdrive compatibility PDF compatibility I realize that there are some LCD-based readers out there that would have better web browsers, but, after cracking my laptop open in the middle of the night and nearly being blinded by the light, LCD=No. I am primarily looking at this device as a reader, so e-ink is my preferred format. Again, I realize that the web-browsing on an e-ink device isn't going to be "snappy" or play video or whatever. I primarily need the web browser because my husband hogs the laptop. I occasionally want to peek in on some text based sites (like this one, or other forums). I also would like to read and respond to my email. I am not looking to visit YouTube or play online games. Overdrive-I primarily see myself "renting" books from the Overdrive library. My local library's link to Overdrive is well stocked, and there are many books there that I would like to read. I would rather not have to jump through any DRM related hoops to get those books. PDF - I have many craft patterns that I would like to have on the device to reference, rather than printing them out, dragging the paper around, losing the paper, having the wrong paper...or being unable to access them because hubby is hogging the laptop again. Color is not an issue - I always print them out in B&W anyway, and they are mostly text, with 1 or 2 pictures for reference. So - that's my list of wants and needs. Is there anything out there that will fit my bill? Or do I just need to bite the bullet and pay the PRS-950's exorbitant bill?