Thought I should update my "intro" posting to let folks know where I am with deciding on an e-ink device.
Originally I was looking to make a choice between the Sony PRS-505 and the iRex iLiad. The more research I did, including some hands-on time with the 505 at a Borders Book store, to more convinced I became that the 505 wasn't going to work for me due to the layout of the page turn buttons and the relative difficulty I was having pressing them. During this same time, I was seeing more and more that I liked about the cyBook...the book formats supported, the button layout were two principle items.
Of course, it's not possible (at least for me) to try before I buy....so (somehow) I convinced my wife to let me buy to try.....so the plan now is to buy both the iLiad and the cyBook.
Today I purchased an iRex iLiad from the person selling the v1 version on eBay. Since his company, which is the actual selling entity, is where I live I arranged to meet him and pick the iLiad up within an hour of paying for it via PayPal. As I write this, I am trying to get the iLiad to connect to my home ethernet so that I can update the firmware......then it'll really be time for some "hands on" evaluating!
-Jeff