MobileRead Forums - View Single Post - Can't afford iPhone e-books, should I get a Kindle2?

RWood · 02-23-2009, 12:09 AM

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Hantra

The most sweeping change I know about is the recently released Kindle2 by Amazon.

I have read books on an LCD screen (both high and low quality) and I feel that the e-ink used on the Kindle and the Sony (along with a bunch of other readers) is a superior reading experience to the reading experience on an LCD screen. That said, e-ink screens are not back lit so you will need an external light to use the Kindle.

As you have already pointed out, current mass market Kindle books cost less than the same book for the iPhone. Plus, if you like classics, we have a lot of them available for free in the MR download section.

For me, buying a dedicated reader was a great decision. I've had mine for over two years and still enjoy it every day.

Please keep us informed about your choice and how you are enjoying the reader.

02-23-2009, 12:09 AM	#3
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	Welcome to MobileRead Hantra The most sweeping change I know about is the recently released Kindle2 by Amazon. I have read books on an LCD screen (both high and low quality) and I feel that the e-ink used on the Kindle and the Sony (along with a bunch of other readers) is a superior reading experience to the reading experience on an LCD screen. That said, e-ink screens are not back lit so you will need an external light to use the Kindle. As you have already pointed out, current mass market Kindle books cost less than the same book for the iPhone. Plus, if you like classics, we have a lot of them available for free in the MR download section. For me, buying a dedicated reader was a great decision. I've had mine for over two years and still enjoy it every day. Please keep us informed about your choice and how you are enjoying the reader.