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hockeynut · 09-09-2008, 09:56 AM

I am a programmer, looking for an eReader to use with programming reference books, PDF documents (all sorts), and the occasional read-for-pleasure book.

Looking at the Kindle and Sony. Sony sounds like it has better PDF right now, but who knows about Kindle 2.0.

Cellular access to content isn't a big deal, my laptop will normally be close by.

Available content is important - Amazon vs Sony store - who has the most/best content? From the publisher point of view, is one preferred to the other - meaning is this a VHS vs Betamax situation?

External storage is important - SD, CF, MS (duo) are all OK with me (I have plenty of 'em all!) If SD does it support SD-HC?

Clear screen is critical, of course. My eyes will be very angry with me if there is significant squinting involved

I suppose I can just go visit the Sony store to check out their unit, then order a Kindle and try for a month...but I'd like to hear from people who have similar requirements to mine.

Thanks!

09-09-2008, 09:56 AM	#1
hockeynut Enjoy every sandwich. Posts: 15 Karma: 48 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Austin, TX Device: Tri-Sony 505 (blue, silver, silver)	Any programmers out there - what reader do you use? I am a programmer, looking for an eReader to use with programming reference books, PDF documents (all sorts), and the occasional read-for-pleasure book. Looking at the Kindle and Sony. Sony sounds like it has better PDF right now, but who knows about Kindle 2.0. Cellular access to content isn't a big deal, my laptop will normally be close by. Available content is important - Amazon vs Sony store - who has the most/best content? From the publisher point of view, is one preferred to the other - meaning is this a VHS vs Betamax situation? External storage is important - SD, CF, MS (duo) are all OK with me (I have plenty of 'em all!) If SD does it support SD-HC? Clear screen is critical, of course. My eyes will be very angry with me if there is significant squinting involved I suppose I can just go visit the Sony store to check out their unit, then order a Kindle and try for a month...but I'd like to hear from people who have similar requirements to mine. Thanks!