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Old 03-06-2009, 07:35 PM   #1
julon2000
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Switzerland
Device: Sony PRS-505
Wait or go ahead?

Hello e-books world,

I'm a complete newcomer to e-books, and after researching for a couple of weeks I'm about to get tempted and buy my first e-books reader.

I cornered the Sony PRS-505 as fitting my needs, but now after reading plenty of nice things about these new devices shown in CeBIT (namely the txtr and the Boox), I don't know whether I should get an existing, previous generation reader or wait some more for the newcomers, given that I'm in no particular hurry, except for a growing curiosity

So I'd love to hear what you seasoned e-readers have to say about it: give a try now or wait?

Maybe a word about my needs:
  • ability to read pdf's would be fantastic (particularly containing math formulas)
  • the computer hosting the ebooks is linux-based (but if I got it well it shouldn't be a problem with Calibre)
  • ability to write notes could be handy, but not fundamental
  • carriable in a pocket (no iRex 1000s)
  • pricewise, about the price of a Sony PRS-505
  • preferably e-ink
  • no need for extras (wifi, web browser, nail cutter, what else) - I want it to be single-tasked, and to do it well

Thanks in advance!

p.s. I searched the forum for similar questions, but couldn't find a corresponding thread; sorry if I missed it.

Last edited by julon2000; 03-06-2009 at 07:38 PM.
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