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Thank you for the run-down of formats. I've never bought e-books before and am now finding it difficult to ascertain what reads what, who uses what, etc. Man, I wish things were standardized. No doubt they will be in a few years.
I have made a bit of a pro-con list for the devices, but still can't decide:
Kindle 2:
Pros
-Appears to have the best display with 16 shades of gray.
-Allows me to download from Amazon store, which has a better selection and pricing than Sony.
-Allows me to write notes and mark text.
-Can view PDFs.
-Has a keyboard, so typing will be easy.
Cons
-I've heard that you can't organize your books.
-The lack of external or rather expandable storage space.
Sony PRS-505:
Pros
-Price...it is a good bit cheaper than the Kindle.
-It does seem to support more formats than Kindle.
-Allows storage of PDF, JPEG, etc without converting the files through third party.
-External memory card slot.
Cons
-Can't zoom in on PDF documents.
-Can't download from Amazon store.
-No keyboard, so I'm not sure if it allows me to add notes.
-Minimal internal memory.
Here are a few more questions I have:
Can you make notes in the text using the Sony PRS-505?
How much of a hassle is converting PDF files to be compatible with Kindle 2? Can this be done through the internet (ie not whispernet?)?
I saw that Kindle 1 had a whispernet off switch. Can Kindle 2's whispernet also be turned off (to save battery if I'm not in the US)?
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