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Originally Posted by Jaie
"DMcCunney:I haven't jumped because I need PIM functionality that isn't quite there yet. I need a device that does more than just display ebooks, so a dedicated reader like the Sony or Kindle doesn't work for me."
I think this is where it's kinda summed up for me. I don't need all the added features, a dedicated reader is enough. BUT, at the same time, I really was hoping to be able have the wifi connection. The main problem with Kindle for me however (beyond the cost) is my concern that they've released this product, have a big campaign, and next thing you know, they no longer support it because it's not selling like they thought, or in six months they let out a new one. I think these are concerns with the Sony reader as well, but Sony is (as an electronics company) far more likely to continue support for their product far more than Amazon. The plus side to the Kindle, is that a website selling books, it is to their benefit to support the product that helps you read the books.
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If a dedicated reader
does work for you, splendid. I'm trying to reduce complexity. I don't want a smartphone with converged PIM functionality because that has form factor compromises I don't like.
The Zodiac has a 3.25" x 2.25" screen in 480x320 resolution. I'd
like a larger one. A cell phone is of necessity smaller, with a smaller screen.
I'll happily carry a PDA
and a cell phone. I won't carry a PDA, cellphone,
and reader.
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But stupid question, if I get the Kindle or the Sony reader, I'm assuming that you don't HAVE to download only from them for your books, but can get books anyplace as long as your reader supports that format. Is that correct?
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Largely. The first question is whether your reader supports the format. The second is how you get the book on the device.
In my case, I have software installed on the Zodiac to read books in eReader, Mobipocket, PDF, HTML (after conversion), text, RTF, and Word formats. I put ebook files directly on an SD card with a USB reader.
I can't handle things like the Sony LRF or Kindle AZW format, but I don't really care. There is far more available now that I want to read in formats I can handle than I have time for.
Other folks here can advise you on the formats supported by the Sony REader and the Kindle, but you have options beyond just content available from their respective stores.
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Dennis