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Old 04-21-2011, 04:13 AM   #24
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Originally Posted by delphin View Post
You say you "like the size" of your 350, but then complain that it lacks features like a card slot and mp3 playback.

>snip<

I also agree with you that a card slot and built in MP3 player would be nice additions to the Sony (which is why I bought a PRS-650) but find your comments in this regard a little confusing given your previous high praise of the Kindle's feature set.

Considering that the Kindle that you were previously so complementary about ALSO lacks a 'card slot' of any kind, and that Kindle's MP3 playback feature is so incredibly poorly implemented as to be almost useless, this seems to be a bit of a double standard.
No contradictions. The reason I'd like an MP3 player and card slot is for audiobooks. The Kindle doesn't need a card slot because it has 4GB of onboard storage, while the 350 only has 2GB. That extra 2GB makes a world of difference when it comes to loading audiobooks, which have files that are substantially larger than ebooks. With 4GB, I have room for a large number of books and a few audiobooks. With 2GB, I'd be forced to trim my selections down substantially.

A card slot is preferable, because that way I could load larger cards with audibooks or dramatized books and swap them at will. Failing that, I'd settle for an increase in storage to 4GB.

Listening to music on an ereader is not an option I'd ever use. I have a Sansa Clip+ for that and always have that device with me.
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