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Originally Posted by bhdavis
I don't plan on buying a lot of books, I expect that I'll primarily borrow books from the library and get free ebooks from the Gutenberg project. That said, I would like the ability to buy some eBooks if I want to. Are ebooks sold by Chapters and Indigo in Canada compatible with the Nook Simple Touch? I assume that they are, but I want to be sure before I make any purchases.
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Although it sounds like you have already decided on the Sony, it's worth pointing out that it's currently the only e-reader that allows checking out books directly from Canadian public libraries, via wi-fi. Another plus is that, unlike the Kobo, the web browser is a supported feature. It's possible to download e-books directly from Project Gutenberg, ManyBooks, Feedbooks, and even the Kobo store without having to use a PC. You can also get files into the Sony via the Dropbox mobile web site. Because of these features, I rarely need to connect my PRS-T1 to my PC at all. (When I do, I use Calibre instead of the Sony Reader software, which is terrible.)
Another nice-to-have feature of the Sony is its headphone jack and built-in music player software. I find this useful for masking background noise when reading. (BTW, although the Sony handles MP3 and AAC files, unfortunately it does not work with DRM-protected audiobooks.)