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Originally Posted by stgreek
First of all, thank you all for the replies and the warm welcome!
Don: How would you rate the experience of E-ink versus LCD for ebook reading? I have the latter (the N800 is a truly great device) but the limitations (mainly battery and reading software) can be pretty important. I have never seen an E-ink reader up close, so how would you rate it?
guguy: For 180 pounds, the Gen3 is not really that cheap, since I can add few more Euros and buy it from the Netherlands. Also, for a similar price (around 225 Euros) I can get a PRS-505. Which do you think is a better option, if in the end I scale up to such prices? In case it makes a difference (for SW purposes), I use Linux on my PC.
Harry: This is exactly my problem. The PRS-500 is supposed to be a cheap alternative with the 505 and 700 in production, but it seems to cost as much as the 505!
I understand that this might be drifting a bit into the 'Which device should I buy' territory, but I hope that someone with an E-ink device they don't need will be able to offer it to me for a comfortable (for me) price.
Stavros
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I'll specifically stick to your question you asked of me:
Well, I really love e-ink devices. When I saw the earlier Sony Reader PRS-500 (which I eventually bought, by the way), I loved it but it took a few months for me to decide to buy it, specifically because of the price. I kept thinking about it and realized that reading is a great passion I have. When I came to that (always) understandable conclusion, it was easy for me to take the plunge.
When I saw the Sony 505, I thought the improved screen was such a dramatic improvement that I bought it on the spot and sold both my 500s to one person for $300 (and it included some extras).
I also have two LCD legacy units that I love, but only one is working. This is the REB 1100. However, there is nothing comparable to an e-ink display and the incredible battery life.
These are just my thoughts.
Don