[Ripplinger]

I'll admit the French interview where it's said Sony won't be developing a front light reader has me thinking about looking at a Kobo Glo. I really don't like Amazon's closed system, even though you can easily convert all epubs to mobi. I just really don't want to have to do it to enjoy my books. Nook seems inferior to the Kindle or Kobo so far. The Onyx seems nice, but not available in the US and pretty pricey compared to even Sony readers, and heavier than all the others. Also, anything with capacitive touch for me is out, my skin and those screens just don't get along.

So that leaves the Kobo as my only choice for now. I really wish Sony would at least make some official statement about the next ereader soon. If they don't make a front-lit reader, I'd rather have the use of the Kobo Glo now instead of 5 months from now. My 350s would still be my main readers, but there are times I really need a light.

One thing I don't think I can live without though, and not sure if any of the lighted readers except the Onyx can do it, is display the time on the page while reading. Since I stop to read here and there while out waiting a lot, knowing the time is a must for me. Having it on every page like on my 350s makes it very handy, you don't interrupt the reading flow at all like you would checking your watch or bringing up another menu to display the time.