[Astabeth]

Hello!

I just found mobileread today and have already found lots of useful information. I hope to buy a mobile reader by the end of March and am trying to decide between a Kindle 1 (if I can find one), Kindle 2, Sony 505, and Sony 700.

The features important to me:
readability
replaceable battery
light to read in the dark
built-in dictionary
support for a variety of formats
ability to buy other than from amazon
sturdiness
memory card access

I have heard that the older versions of each brand are easier to read, but the newer ones are faster but have glare. I have only ever seen a Kindle 1, briefly, but it looked good as far as readability.

I also use a macbook. I have an old PC, but it is unreliable sometimes. Ability to download via whispernet is not important to me as long as I can get books on the reader via my mac.

The 100 free books on the Sony is leaning me that way...but I think readability is my first concern.

I would be grateful for any pros / cons, or other information. Or is there another brand I am overlooking? Any helpful information is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Astabeth