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fragile · 03-08-2010, 05:39 AM

Folks,

I'm on the verge of getting an PRS-900. Initially was going after the 600 but after seeing reviews it appears the the PRS-900 is certainly better and I think the larger screen is just what I need.
I have two main requirements:
1. Good pdf support
2. Ability to highlight (and possibly make notes).

#2 I guess leaves me with only 2 options: Kindle or Sony. But since kindle has no touch screen, I believe I'll be more comfortable with the sony.

I'm never likely to connect to a book store as I'll be predominantly viewing pdfs only (commpany annual reports etc...).

Having said that, there are a few thing in the back of my mind that I want to confirm before I buy:
Does the PRS-900 work in other countries? (I suppose the SIM will be locked to the US but I'm not intrested in the 3G/book store... just want to make sure its not like mobile phones which will refuse to run anything unless the SIM card is inserted). All that I want to do is connect to a PC running linux, transfer pdfs and read. Don't have a sony ebook store account or anything.. will the device work fine for this sort of setup?

Thanks!

03-08-2010, 05:39 AM	#1
fragile Connoisseur Posts: 53 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: PRS-900	PRS-900 works abroad? Folks, I'm on the verge of getting an PRS-900. Initially was going after the 600 but after seeing reviews it appears the the PRS-900 is certainly better and I think the larger screen is just what I need. I have two main requirements: 1. Good pdf support 2. Ability to highlight (and possibly make notes). #2 I guess leaves me with only 2 options: Kindle or Sony. But since kindle has no touch screen, I believe I'll be more comfortable with the sony. I'm never likely to connect to a book store as I'll be predominantly viewing pdfs only (commpany annual reports etc...). Having said that, there are a few thing in the back of my mind that I want to confirm before I buy: Does the PRS-900 work in other countries? (I suppose the SIM will be locked to the US but I'm not intrested in the 3G/book store... just want to make sure its not like mobile phones which will refuse to run anything unless the SIM card is inserted). All that I want to do is connect to a PC running linux, transfer pdfs and read. Don't have a sony ebook store account or anything.. will the device work fine for this sort of setup? Thanks!