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dordale · 11-04-2013, 04:54 PM

I could have said I've never owned a Kindle up until about a month ago. My first e-ink device was the Sony 505--then I went to the Nook Classic. Came back to the Sonys when the 650 came out. Thought I'd never own a Kindle, but really wanted a reader with a built in light. Was hoping that Sony would step up to the plate and release one with a light, but was disappointed. I waffled between a new KPW2 and the Kobo Aura/Aura HD. What decided it was a $180 gift card I received for Amazon. I love my KPW2--Calibre made it easy to convert my library to Amazon format and I know I'll be able to convert future non-Amazon ebooks as well. So far I'm happy with my decision--but am in no way tied to the Amazon ecosystem.

11-04-2013, 04:54 PM	#20
dordale Wizard Posts: 1,731 Karma: 3472866 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Sony PRS-650 & 350; Kindle Voyage; Kobo Aura HD, Aura One, and Forma	I could have said I've never owned a Kindle up until about a month ago. My first e-ink device was the Sony 505--then I went to the Nook Classic. Came back to the Sonys when the 650 came out. Thought I'd never own a Kindle, but really wanted a reader with a built in light. Was hoping that Sony would step up to the plate and release one with a light, but was disappointed. I waffled between a new KPW2 and the Kobo Aura/Aura HD. What decided it was a $180 gift card I received for Amazon. I love my KPW2--Calibre made it easy to convert my library to Amazon format and I know I'll be able to convert future non-Amazon ebooks as well. So far I'm happy with my decision--but am in no way tied to the Amazon ecosystem.