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beansell · 03-31-2009, 10:22 AM

Hello all,

I am in the market for an ebook reader and during my research I stumbled across this forum which has been a huge help. I was hoping I could get some ffedback to help me make my final decision on which reader to buy as I am really having a hard time deciding. I basically am looking for a machine to read books on (PDFs, note taking, and other items not as important). Portability and durability are also criteria that weigh heavily on my decision. I have narrowed my choices down to the Sony 505 and the kindle2 and I have pros and cons for both of them:

Sony 505
+ I am a fan of sony products
+ I prefer the style over the Kindle
+ Price is almost $100.00 less
- Sony's bookstore seems to have less selection
- Need to sync to a computer

Kindle2
+ Like the ability to buy on the go
+ Seems like the market leader
+ Better book selection
- I am not a fan of the keyboard
- Have read a lot of stories of build quality problems
- Price

Can anyone give me some opinions of what may be the best choice based on my above message? Thanks.

03-31-2009, 10:22 AM	#1
beansell Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: none	Help me decide... Hello all, I am in the market for an ebook reader and during my research I stumbled across this forum which has been a huge help. I was hoping I could get some ffedback to help me make my final decision on which reader to buy as I am really having a hard time deciding. I basically am looking for a machine to read books on (PDFs, note taking, and other items not as important). Portability and durability are also criteria that weigh heavily on my decision. I have narrowed my choices down to the Sony 505 and the kindle2 and I have pros and cons for both of them: Sony 505 + I am a fan of sony products + I prefer the style over the Kindle + Price is almost $100.00 less - Sony's bookstore seems to have less selection - Need to sync to a computer Kindle2 + Like the ability to buy on the go + Seems like the market leader + Better book selection - I am not a fan of the keyboard - Have read a lot of stories of build quality problems - Price Can anyone give me some opinions of what may be the best choice based on my above message? Thanks.