Thread: decisions, decisions - sony or ?
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Old 05-27-2008, 08:35 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by basschick View Post
i had thought that since ereader was a sony format, that the sony 505 would be able to read it, and since the sony seemed to cover everything else i wanted, i was planning to get one.
Ereader is not a Sony format. The Sony Reader (not eReader) reads BBEB as a DRM format. Ereader is an entirely separate ebook format with its own DRM.

If you decide to get a dedicated reader, then I would recommend the Cybook. It reads Mobipocket, and that's as close to a universal format as exists.

But I think you should also consider a used PDA or handheld PC. There is a vast number available on Ebay, and most will display Ereader and Mobipocket. I use an HP Jornada 720. I'm very happy with it. In fact, I've stopped using my Kindle.
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