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If you're hopping between books a lot, keep the split even (i.e. minimum amount on each) would be my recommendation,for the fastest speed.
If you read one book after another, it's probably moot. The speed issue only shows up (for me anyhow) when refreshing the card (e.g. after disconnection from the computer or inserting a new card). I can't really tell a difference reading from a card or the internal memory - YMMV.
If you are really interested in speed (and battery life) and the internal memory holds all you need to keep handy, put all your stuff there. The only downside is you can't manage that without using a computer and Sony's software, or one of the alternatives you can find here, courtesy of the generous programmers on MR. If you want to buy books from Sony you have to use their software.
I haven't had any issues with the Sony software (under XP) on a couple of machines. Not a real speed demon, but it gets the job done. If you've got more demanding uses (e.g. 'subscribing' to web sites) you'll want to use some of the alternative software.
Consider getting a good protective case that prevents flexing the reader and an external charger (Playstation Portable models work fine).
Have a look around at the free books here and the alternative pay and free sites (e.g. manybooks.net, gutenberg.org, baen.com, etc.). There's more to the Reader than Sony.
Welcome aboard!
Bob
Last edited by BobVA; 07-02-2008 at 09:43 PM.
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