MobileRead Forums - View Single Post - Worth waiting for PRS-505, or take the Bebook?

Traxas · 06-16-2009, 07:14 AM

I'm considering buying the bebook.

I've ruled out the cybook because I've been told that the batteries of the cybook don't last very long, and because the cybook doesn't allow to view folders in the menu. This could be an annoyance, since I'll probably put a lot of books on it.
It does have a good dictionairy lookup though, but I suppose I could use OI on a bebook, as I'm not planning to use DRM'ed files.

The other alternative, the PRS-505, is currently unavailable in The Netherlands. I heard it will be available in about 6 months. The only reason I'm also considering the PRS-505 is because of the casing. It seems a lot sturdier to me.

Is it worth waiting for the sony to come to my country, or should I get the bebook?

PS, does a 6 inch screen read comfortably, i.e. it's not too small?

06-16-2009, 07:14 AM	#1
Traxas Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: none	Worth waiting for PRS-505, or take the Bebook? I'm considering buying the bebook. I've ruled out the cybook because I've been told that the batteries of the cybook don't last very long, and because the cybook doesn't allow to view folders in the menu. This could be an annoyance, since I'll probably put a lot of books on it. It does have a good dictionairy lookup though, but I suppose I could use OI on a bebook, as I'm not planning to use DRM'ed files. The other alternative, the PRS-505, is currently unavailable in The Netherlands. I heard it will be available in about 6 months. The only reason I'm also considering the PRS-505 is because of the casing. It seems a lot sturdier to me. Is it worth waiting for the sony to come to my country, or should I get the bebook? PS, does a 6 inch screen read comfortably, i.e. it's not too small?