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Originally Posted by applewine
I heard about the Sony's, but as you said the hardware isn't as available. I also heard they shutdown the sony bookstore, but maybe that isn't a problem. The real problem is a lack of overdrive libraries and selection.
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The hardware is available through several outlets, there just won't likely be any new models. The bookstore did shut down, but peoples purchases were transferred to Kobo and the firmware will be updated (already has?) to link to the Kobo store. The ability to checkout and download books from OD still works fine though.
As for lack of OD selection it depends on what you read and on your specific library. My library has around 79,000 titles and is always adding new stuff and has a pretty well rounded selection. Could be better, or course but having to pay Random House 3-4 times the retail cost of a book and having to re-buy HarperCollins books after 21 checkouts does curb some acquisition.