MobileRead Forums - View Single Post - Help Please; (In my 70's, and hard for me to decide)

Bob Rose · 06-01-2007, 12:43 PM

Hello,

I have read many, if not all, of the posts regarding what to buy, and I would like to take the liberty of asking this, please.

As I've mentioned in a previous post, this would be a gift for a person with an eye neurological disorder that can only read text that is formatted rather narrowly; perhaps 2 or 3 inches.

I found a Borders that had the Sony unit to play with, the PRS-500 one, and it looks pretty neat. But sure is expensive !
Also, from what I can tell, their book store prices are higher than the ebookwise store.

Can't find the ebookwise 1150 to actually look at anywhere, unfortunately, so it's really hard to judge between them.

The 1150 price sure does seem more realistic, though.

I'm in my 70's now, and it's a bit hard for me to go thru everything.

Could someone please help me out, and help me to decide between the 1150 and the Sony ? Pros and cons, clarity, that sort of thing.

**Is the Sony really "worth" an additional $ 250 ? Why ?

What would I be giving up with the cheaper 1150 unit ?

Also, if there is a good article on a web site, perhaps CNN.com or another site, would it be downloadble ? Easily ? For either unit ?

Much thanks, appreciate your time,
Bob

06-01-2007, 12:43 PM	#1
Bob Rose Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2007	Help Please; (In my 70's, and hard for me to decide) Hello, I have read many, if not all, of the posts regarding what to buy, and I would like to take the liberty of asking this, please. As I've mentioned in a previous post, this would be a gift for a person with an eye neurological disorder that can only read text that is formatted rather narrowly; perhaps 2 or 3 inches. I found a Borders that had the Sony unit to play with, the PRS-500 one, and it looks pretty neat. But sure is expensive ! Also, from what I can tell, their book store prices are higher than the ebookwise store. Can't find the ebookwise 1150 to actually look at anywhere, unfortunately, so it's really hard to judge between them. The 1150 price sure does seem more realistic, though. I'm in my 70's now, and it's a bit hard for me to go thru everything. Could someone please help me out, and help me to decide between the 1150 and the Sony ? Pros and cons, clarity, that sort of thing. **Is the Sony really "worth" an additional $ 250 ? Why ? What would I be giving up with the cheaper 1150 unit ? Also, if there is a good article on a web site, perhaps CNN.com or another site, would it be downloadble ? Easily ? For either unit ? Much thanks, appreciate your time, Bob