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Originally Posted by kesey
HarryT, I've seen you mention on other threads that the Cybook works better for you than did the 505. What makes it better?
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- Dictionary lookup.
- The ability to load any TrueType or OpenType font onto the machine, and to view any book in any font.
- A much wider range of font sizes (12, vs. 3 on the Sony).
- Proper support for font families ("real" italic and bold fonts, rather than "synthesised" ones on the Sony).
- Support for the MobiPocket file format, which is supported on multiple devices means that I can read the same books on my phone, PDA, and Gen3.
- Not having to use Sony's horrible eBook Library software to buy books - with Mobi books you can buy from dozens of different book stores with any web browser on any machine.
- A user-replaceable battery.
That's enough to be going on with.
The Sony is a fine machine, but for me personally, the Gen3 has enough extra features to be worth paying extra for.