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Originally Posted by SCION
The comparison to the 950 isn't that great, because with the NOOK you have access to a very good bookstore (including the ability to download samples). I'm a fan of the 950 having owned the 900. I considered it more than once, but had to pass because I never bought anything from the Sony bookstore. Why would I pay ($299) for features (3g and WiFi ) I'll never use. Now, at the price of $199 I'd be more content with solely sideloading content. It's a wonderful device with that large screen.
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It all depends on the person and what their particular need is though. Let's just say that I have so far acquired books from BN, Sony, Kobo and Amazon as well as other sources and I don't feel that my access to books is compromised in any way by my choice of readers. I use all my books on both my readers.
Price wise, you pay more for the Sony, even at refurb price of $189.
But the 3G/WiFi feature was *not* the feature I was lusting or paying for, what I wanted was the improved organization, larger screen, better battery life and Pearl touchscreen. Still, I could see myself occasionally wanting some book "right now" and using the 3G to get it. And I do sometimes use WiFi and the web browser.
At any rate, my point is that if one wants a feature laden reader and is disappointed in the new Nook, Sony is a possible choice. There have been two sales lately... could be more.
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One of the things that irks me with the NOOK and Kindle is the 6" screen. After experiencing the Sony you always notice the difference. 
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Yeah that! Heaven help me if Sony or someone else doesn't continue the 7" e-ink screen model, because I really like it a LOT better. Pity BN didn't go that route for the new Nook. But I guess smaller/lighter is the popular thing and of course, shows up well against their competition at the moment.