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Alright, well I like the idea of not being tied to one site but I'd like to be able to have the ability to use books from them as well. Will I be able to do this with the sony? Not to mention how durable is it? I'm a single mom with a 3yr old that LOVES technology so he's bound to find a way to get his hands on it.
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Sony devices do accept books from multiple ebookstores as long as the ebook is Adobe's ADE ePub. It is hoped that Sony will eventually update that to include the B&N ePub version as well.
Although not yet released and thus not yet reviewed or tested, the nook might be a good choice. It will (supposedly) read both flavors of ePub as well as eReader DRMed books.
The Astak is similar to the Sony, but Astak's representative has said here that Astak is negotiating with B&N/Fictionwise to include eReader capabilities.
No device can read both Amazon and B&N DRMed books without stripping the DRM first and using calibre to convert the format.
As for your 3-year-old, good luck. All of these devices have fragile screens. Best advice is to buy a manufacturer's extended warranty that covers accidental damage. But that will add a good $70+ to the cost.