I have a Kindle 2 and until recently I couldn't imagine buying any e-reader other than a Kindle. I've examined the Nooks quite closely. The e-ink Nook seems very clunky to me compared with my Kindle, even with the latest software updates. Then the other day I was at Borders and I took a look at a Sony Reader Pocket Edition. It has two English dictionaries and 10 translation dictionaries--and they all work MUCH better than the Nook's dictionary. The touchscreen responds to your finger or the included stylus. The Sony is half the size of my Kindle 2 and so light. I thought about it for a few days and couldn't resist. I now have a second e-reader. If you can do without wireless connectivity, I say go for the Sony, especially if you use Calibre to manage your e-books. If you will be using the dictionary a lot, I would go as far as to say that getting the Sony over the Nook is a no-brainer. Good luck, and let us know what you decide! By the way, the Pocket doesn't have any audio capability; I don't know offhand if the Nook does.
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