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kejonn · 06-05-2011, 06:09 PM

Hi folks,

After lurking here for two days, I realize that the two readers in the title are essentially the same machine, with some slight differences. Of course, each company is in charge of updating the firmware for their respective products. But I find myself at a crossroads in choosing which to buy.

I can get the JBL at Newegg for $89 and it comes with an earlight. The two advantages over the Libre Pro is the ability to use B&N DRM books natively (from what I've read here) and replaceable AAs. But what could be a big disadvantage to me is the position of the battery compartment as I am very used to holding reading materials in my right hand, including cellphones, books, etc.

I can get the Libre Pro from Target for $69! While not having the ability to use AAs is not a killer for me, the inability to natively support B&N DRMs might be. And the back is flush so using the reader in my right hand is potentially less of an issue.

Can anyone here tell me how awkward using the JBL in the right hand might be?

Thanks!

06-05-2011, 06:09 PM	#1
kejonn Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: none	JBL vs Libre Pro Hi folks, After lurking here for two days, I realize that the two readers in the title are essentially the same machine, with some slight differences. Of course, each company is in charge of updating the firmware for their respective products. But I find myself at a crossroads in choosing which to buy. I can get the JBL at Newegg for $89 and it comes with an earlight. The two advantages over the Libre Pro is the ability to use B&N DRM books natively (from what I've read here) and replaceable AAs. But what could be a big disadvantage to me is the position of the battery compartment as I am very used to holding reading materials in my right hand, including cellphones, books, etc. I can get the Libre Pro from Target for $69! While not having the ability to use AAs is not a killer for me, the inability to natively support B&N DRMs might be. And the back is flush so using the reader in my right hand is potentially less of an issue. Can anyone here tell me how awkward using the JBL in the right hand might be? Thanks!