[00hkelly]

Hi,

I am seriously considering buying a Sony PRS 505 in the next few days and was looking for a bit of advice before I do (if I do).

1. Firstly, are there any rumours of a new device being released soon, (my biggest fear is paying for a new bit of tech only to find it being surpassed in a few months (I know about the PRS 700 though).

2. Similarly, is there any more information about the Kindle being released in the UK, as this could influence my decision to buy the sony?

I am going to be using the device to get back into reading (was a big reader as a child but stopped for some reason in the mid teens. One of the major factors that is stopping me reading big books again, is that I like to read whilst on my side in bed and the strain of holding a big book open with one hand and turning pages etc. makes it uncomfortable, hence my interest in a ebook reader.
I am also going to be going to university in September, so am thinking of the advantages of not having to carry around the books that I will have to read as well (plus about £50 of book/waterstones vouchers I have).
I have been doing a lot of research and looking around on the internet and already have a few books on my computer as well as Calibre (mac).

I am really just interested to hear if anybody thinks a different reader would suit me better and if they know of a better price than the play.com offer of the reader and leather cover for £180.

Thanks for your help!