[hidari]

I recently purchased the 505 and love it. I realize that someone may have already covered this but this is my 2 yen worth. Both devices are excellent and I would highly recommend both to users. I have added a few positives of both and will not put down the negatives as I think both are still "early" models for the e-ink/ebook reading industry.

NB: I do make mistakes typing and in details at times. So, for all you anal retentive types, spare me your wrath.

Ok. Now for my views on the best parts of both devices

Cybook pluses:

- Mobipocket support
- 12 Font sizes
- Dictionary look up Support
- Unlimited fonts
- replaceable battery
- light weight

Sony 505 pluses:

- Best Ergonomically(better turn page buttons)
- page numbers
- landscape and portrait mode
- great PDF support
- Calibre (ta to Kovidgoyal)
- 505 3rd party software


I think both are well designed and appealing to the eye. I think there are more points for both, but I think these are the ones that are the best of both worlds.

If you have one, I recommend you buy the other. Unfortunately, My wife and my wallet won't allow me any more purchases in the coming year. I hope that Astak and other companies continue to release new and better products.

Here in Japan, My ebook readers get a lot of attention. Very few people have heard about them and they are very keen on e-ink technology.

Regards,

hidari