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Originally Posted by banjomike
It might be with the ePub support. The lack of ePub on Kindle is STILL the main reason I avoid Kindle.
As far as the Bose comparison goes we need to remember that for audiophiles (and I speak as someone with a wall full of Linn, Acoustic Research, and Denon kit) the quality of Bose is possibly more perceived than actual. I've never met or spoken or messaged an audio nut who ever bought or even seriously considered Bose, or Bang & Olufsen, etc. They have the rep but only sell to people who buy into that reputation. If Sony go that route, either deliberately or because we plebs think they have then they will end up with a range of kit which is too expensive, not QUITE good enough, but makes people go "Oooh, Nice".
I want good kit, reasonable prices, and ePub. Wifi would be nice if Calibre can support it so I can copy books to the device without worrying about whether the partial recharge the battery will get will shorten the life.
/end rant
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The Bose comparison struck me as pretty funny, but not really accurate.
Bose are stylish and pseudo-high end, but audiophiles, as you point out, despise Bose. I liked them because they were the first
quality speakers I heard as a kid, but when I could finally afford them and compared the sound directly, I was shocked at how poorly they performed.
Sony has that same "high end" reputation in some arenas, but it is generally deserved. Their software typically sucks, but their hardware -- particularly in terms of TV technology -- can be top notch. Their Readers really have been the pinnacle of quality -- with sucky software -- but the I just don't think the market is bearing the price. So plastic it is.
-Pie