[Namtar]

Hi,

I'm planning to upgrade my reading device soon but can't make up my mind which way to go. I'm currently running an ipaq 112 - 3.5" transflective touchscreen and i'm happy with it but the battery is causing problems.

I use mobipocket primarily and love the functionality to mark up incorrect text and sync back to the PC for later updating the source files - i'm a bit of a perfectionist that way. There are often many issue's with commercial books and even more with those i've scanned and converted myself.

I also love the dictionary look up option - even if i don't use it that often. It's nice to have it when i find an unfamiliar word.

The other problem with Mobipocket these days is availability of books - i used to use fictionwise regularly before the geo restrictions - but format shifting usually works well.

I'm considering mainly the Sony PRS-650 or maybe the Samsung Galaxy Tab.

I've had a quick look at both and the tab has other nice functionality but nothing that is truly a must have - the colour screen is nice though. I've seen the nook color mentioned but i don't know if is is/will be available in the UK - although i'll be in the states lates in the year so maybe...

I don't fancy the Kindle - i personally think it's ugly with that keyboard and i don't like being tied to Amazon.

The Sony seems easy to use but apart of me would prefer colour rather than greyscale - even if it is easier on the eyes. I've had no problems with the colour tft screen i've got though.

Any thoughts. Willing to consider all options. I'd rather look at the options first than rush in to something i'll regret later. It's something i'll be using a lot so need to be happy.

Thanks,
Steve