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Kilarney · 01-03-2010, 10:20 PM

I'm sending in my PRS-500 for the firmware upgrade. I was very tempted to get a PRS-300, but I just can't justify the $150 extra. (see below...)

So here is my rant... I'd really like to get a Kindle, but I can't stand the dedicated keyboard. It is absurd for a dedicated reader.

I really wish that Amazon would come out with a reader that has the styling of a Sony. Unfortunately, if they do, it will probably have a touch-screen, which reduces the contrast.

My big gripe with Sony is their bookstore. The prices are much higher than Amazon's. I'm not tech savvy at all, so the thought of using other stores makes me a little nervous. I also don't really understand micropayments and other ways to save money at other online store. I really need to check into that.

I don't really care about a whispernet, either. I have no problem hooking the e-reader up to my computer to download a book.

So this is a long winded way of saying that I'd like to buy a new e-reader, but I want Amazon's pricing with a device that does not have a touch screen or keyboard. Sadly, I don't think such a thing exists.

01-03-2010, 10:20 PM	#1
Kilarney Connoisseur Posts: 84 Karma: 100 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Sony Reader PRS-500	Kindle vs. Sony I'm sending in my PRS-500 for the firmware upgrade. I was very tempted to get a PRS-300, but I just can't justify the $150 extra. (see below...) So here is my rant... I'd really like to get a Kindle, but I can't stand the dedicated keyboard. It is absurd for a dedicated reader. I really wish that Amazon would come out with a reader that has the styling of a Sony. Unfortunately, if they do, it will probably have a touch-screen, which reduces the contrast. My big gripe with Sony is their bookstore. The prices are much higher than Amazon's. I'm not tech savvy at all, so the thought of using other stores makes me a little nervous. I also don't really understand micropayments and other ways to save money at other online store. I really need to check into that. I don't really care about a whispernet, either. I have no problem hooking the e-reader up to my computer to download a book. So this is a long winded way of saying that I'd like to buy a new e-reader, but I want Amazon's pricing with a device that does not have a touch screen or keyboard. Sadly, I don't think such a thing exists.