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We have two Sony 505 readers and are quite happy with them.
I recently purchased a Sony 900 to try out the wireless connectivity for when we are traveling. Having that slightly larger screen was AWESOME but the wireless ONLY works in the US right now and the glare from the screen was starting to bother me. So, I went to B&N and picked up a Nook. 3G AND WLAN to get books while we're on vacation (usually Canada) and I'm able to side load almost all of our current Sony books.
As others have pointed out, the actual reading experience is 99% identical with the 505 slightly more comfortable to hold while you're laying down in bed. The 505 also seems to have better battery life.
The one BIG issue I have with the Nook is that B&N really dropped the ball with Nook accessories. The reader doesn't ship with any kind of cover or protection and there are no stores within a reasonable driving range that have any accessories. I live outside of Hartford, CT so I'm not exactly in the boonies. I'm glad that I waited a couple of months before trying to get a Nook because at least there are quite a few 3rd party vendors selling nice Nook accessories.
Overall I'm quite happy with the Nook and will keep it.
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