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Originally Posted by hockeynut
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.
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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?
Thanks!
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Keying in on your "occasional read-for-pleasure" comment and then your paragraph below, let me respond:
At this time, Amazon has the most content.
Who has the "best content" is entirely subjective. What may be best for you and your reading habits, may be horrible for me.
Do you like sleazy murder mysteries? - I do.
Do you like highly regarded works of art, such as Anthony Trollope and Charles Dickens? - I do.
I personally own a Sony PRS-505, but I'm not wedded to the device, although I "love" it. People can be very protective of their Readers and their reading tastes. When someone tells you his or her unit is the best,
RUN AWAY FROM THAT PERSON'S OPINION!
I would, however, suggest that you find an e-ink reader near you so that you can demo the unit and see for yourself. Remember, there's already starting to be a lot hype from the manufacturers, from both Sony, Cybook, and Kindle.
Look at what YOU like to read, get information (from people who are not merely telling you their device is the BEST), then make an informed, educated decision.
Get other individual's opinions from this forum. Please remember, however, that some of those opinions are very biased.
I hope this helps.
Don