MobileRead Forums - View Single Post - Looking for an e-reader with decent note taking capabilities

stickybuns · 05-10-2011, 01:28 AM

I looked at the Kindle 3 and Sony 350 while e-reader shopping, and I'd say they each have advantages/disadvantages for note taking. On the Sony, I liked that you can either hand-write notes directly on the screen or use the touchscreen to type but disliked having to go through a serious of menu options to access these capabilities. On the Kindle, I like that I just need to start typing but dislike that the keyboard is somewhat clunky.

You can read library books on the Sony, but you will need to transfer the files via a USB cable from your macbook to the e-reader. Amazon has plans to add library capabilities to the Kindle, but I don't know if that would be in time for your trip.
Personally, I love it that I paid a one time price of $50 for unlimited 3G access.

05-10-2011, 01:28 AM	#3
stickybuns Evangelist Posts: 405 Karma: 479729 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3, Kindle Paperwhite 2	I looked at the Kindle 3 and Sony 350 while e-reader shopping, and I'd say they each have advantages/disadvantages for note taking. On the Sony, I liked that you can either hand-write notes directly on the screen or use the touchscreen to type but disliked having to go through a serious of menu options to access these capabilities. On the Kindle, I like that I just need to start typing but dislike that the keyboard is somewhat clunky. You can read library books on the Sony, but you will need to transfer the files via a USB cable from your macbook to the e-reader. Amazon has plans to add library capabilities to the Kindle, but I don't know if that would be in time for your trip. Personally, I love it that I paid a one time price of $50 for unlimited 3G access.