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=X= · 06-24-2009, 10:01 AM

505 owner here and very happy with the product. Features that K2 has over 505

K2
- Kindle Book store
- Dictionary
- Text -to-Speech (TTS)
- Wispernet
- Annotation

What 505 has over the kindle
- Portability (small enough to stash in back pocket)
- Wedge Light accessory
- Collections (Folders)
- ePUB/PDF (includes DRM support)
- expandable memory

This list is not comprehensive, but more of a list that makes a key differences in user experience.

The one thing that has kept my interest in the kindle was the bookstore. They still have the biggest selection at the best prices. However if you counter the price advantage by utilizing Fictionwise or BooksOnBoad with their outrageous promos. That leaves the selection Kindle still leads the market here.

However when it comes to usability (debatable i know) I think the 505 comes out ahead. The use of collections and the form factor make the 505 easier to navigate and easier much more portable.

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06-24-2009, 10:01 AM	#15
=X= Wizard Posts: 3,671 Karma: 12205348 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Galaxy S, Nook w/CM7	505 owner here and very happy with the product. Features that K2 has over 505 K2 - Kindle Book store - Dictionary - Text -to-Speech (TTS) - Wispernet - Annotation What 505 has over the kindle - Portability (small enough to stash in back pocket) - Wedge Light accessory - Collections (Folders) - ePUB/PDF (includes DRM support) - expandable memory This list is not comprehensive, but more of a list that makes a key differences in user experience. The one thing that has kept my interest in the kindle was the bookstore. They still have the biggest selection at the best prices. However if you counter the price advantage by utilizing Fictionwise or BooksOnBoad with their outrageous promos. That leaves the selection Kindle still leads the market here. However when it comes to usability (debatable i know) I think the 505 comes out ahead. The use of collections and the form factor make the 505 easier to navigate and easier much more portable. =X= Last edited by =X=; 06-24-2009 at 10:04 AM.