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Fif23 · 12-10-2009, 05:12 PM

So I have 300$ for an ebook reader that will last me a long time.
What I am reading is mostly professional material pdf's.
This is what I think I want.

1. Must be as portable as possible (6" tops i guess)
I mean, I'm actually cool with my iPod on most books and it has a 3" screen.

2. Must have a fast CPU/RAM, it needs to respond without lags.

3. Must have alot of space of the option to expand it with alot of space. I would like to buy a 16/32gb SD card and put it in there if possible.

4. Probably the most important - It needs to have SUPERB BUILD QUALITY ! ! !
I will gladly take the lesser high-tech device if it's sturdy, quality, and has no flimsy parts in it - I can't stand chinese electronics.

5. big bonus - I'd like to highlight or add notes while I read if that's possible- not critical.

So far I have checked the SONY PRS-600, it looks like it's well made, has a touch screen, and is said to be fast ( According to the sticky matrix)

What do you think ? You can shout out models for me to research ...

Thanks !

12-10-2009, 05:12 PM	#1
Fif23 Connoisseur Posts: 88 Karma: 499132 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: None	first ebook reader - up to 300$- what is right for me ? So I have 300$ for an ebook reader that will last me a long time. What I am reading is mostly professional material pdf's. This is what I think I want. 1. Must be as portable as possible (6" tops i guess) I mean, I'm actually cool with my iPod on most books and it has a 3" screen. 2. Must have a fast CPU/RAM, it needs to respond without lags. 3. Must have alot of space of the option to expand it with alot of space. I would like to buy a 16/32gb SD card and put it in there if possible. 4. Probably the most important - It needs to have SUPERB BUILD QUALITY ! ! ! I will gladly take the lesser high-tech device if it's sturdy, quality, and has no flimsy parts in it - I can't stand chinese electronics. 5. big bonus - I'd like to highlight or add notes while I read if that's possible- not critical. So far I have checked the SONY PRS-600, it looks like it's well made, has a touch screen, and is said to be fast ( According to the sticky matrix) What do you think ? You can shout out models for me to research ... Thanks !