|
Key differences:
Sony PRS-505 allows you to use ADE to download library books.
Has slots for memory cards.
Reasonable, native PDF support.
Collections sorting feature.
Kindle has search, dictionary, and Whispernet functions.
No memory cards, but theoretically re-download at will.
Troublesome PDF support--files must be converted by Amazon.
No idea what sorting features are possible.
(I consider "instant download of new purchased books" to be a minor thing; most of us can plan ahead more than a few hours and get a new book when we're next at a computer. It might be nice, but isn't as nifty a feature as general web-browsing.)
In order to put library ebooks on the Kindle, the DRM would have to be removed, a maneuver of dubious legality and some technical skill. However, it's do-able; there isn't any "browse the web with the Sony" option.
I love my Sony, but I'm aware that what I love about it isn't everyone's ideas of the best features. Part of what I like is the PDF support; I can make & edit PDFs to work well on it. I also like the ePub support, as many drm-free ebook sites offer ePubs.
|