I'm currently looking for a replacement, or really and addition to , my Sony 900. I've always had good luck with Sony ebook readers, both the 900 and the 505 I owned before that, but technology has continued to advance. I would like a reader with a better contrast (the 900 background is really quite gray) and one that I can read in bed at night. My first thought was to check to see what Sony might now have on offer, but according to their web site it would appear that they are no longer in the ebook reader business, at least for those in the US?



So I am considering the same two alternatives as the thread initiator. I would really like to go with the Kobo Aura, as I really do not want to be tied to Amazon as my only source for books or be limited to their ebook format. The big question though is just how big are the problems with the Aura and can I count on any problems being resolved so I will end up with a reliable device I can get years of service out of?