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Originally Posted by user9302
Based on the following criteria - which one would you suggest?:
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- supports good formats(will use Calibri to convert everything into EPUB)
If you are happy to remove DRM if required and use Calibre to convert, any of the available ereaders will be fine, since you can convert to either .epub or .azw3 (the newer version of the Kindle format) and both will look very similar.
- lightweight
They are all pretty lightweight, although the Kindle Paperwhite is probably the biggest and heaviest of the latest and most popular (Kobo Aura, Sony T3, Kindle) it's all pretty relative as the PW is still pretty small and light (206 g and 170 x 117 x 9 mm, compared to the smallest, the Aura at 174g and 150 x 114 x 8.1 mm)
- has hardware buttons
Only the Sony T3 has hardware buttons (at the bottom of the screen).
- with screen technology and resolution that isn't hurtful for the eyes(eye strain/damage safe in general)
They all have excellent resolution, the clarity of the T3 is probably best since it doesn't have an inbuilt light and the light slightly impacts the screen due to the additional layer it requires, then the Paperwhite, with the Aura next (although those who like the Aura can argue that as it's font options are more customisable, it helps negate this anyway). The light is useful in dull/low light settings and is not just for use in a completely dark room. I'd second treadlightly's suggestion that you try and look at one instore before deciding. Many people would never go back to a non-lighted reader after getting one, but some people feel it makes their reading experience more akin to reading on a tablet than an eink ereader.
- expandable memory support
Either the Sony or Kobo for this, the Kindle doesn't use an SD card, Amazon encourage you to use their cloud storage instead.
- mp3/audio support(bonus)
None of the above. You'd need to look at the older models for this (Kindle Touch, Sony T1).
- excellent dictionary functionality (new)
Both the Sony and the Kindle have very good dictionaries (Oxford Dictionary), and very good dictionary support in general, whereas the Kobo dictionary is just adequate. Depends on how much you use them I guess as to whether you would notice a difference.