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JSWolf · 08-10-2007, 10:37 PM

To be honest, from what I've seen of the Cybook Gen3, other then the screen, it doesn't do that much more or different (other then a different ebook format) then the Sony. If I was to purchase another reader, it would have to do something much more.

And the first Cybook Gen3 is not going to have the 16 shades. it'll only be 4 shaeds like the Sony. Once they get the controller in production that can handle the 16 shades, then yeah. But for now, it's not really worth it (IMHO). What will happen is someone will come out with a better unit be it Sony or Cybook or iRex or whomever and you'll then what that. The gen3 isn't enough of an upgrade at the moment to warrant a $350 outlay of money. That $350 would be best saved for the unit beyond the Sony and Cybook. The iLiad is nice, but it is a bit expensive. My feeling is you have your Sony. Just wait. The OSny will work and let you read books just fine. The next gen unit after the current Sony and Cybook will be the one you might want.

08-10-2007, 10:37 PM	#8
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,796 Karma: 146391129 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	To be honest, from what I've seen of the Cybook Gen3, other then the screen, it doesn't do that much more or different (other then a different ebook format) then the Sony. If I was to purchase another reader, it would have to do something much more. And the first Cybook Gen3 is not going to have the 16 shades. it'll only be 4 shaeds like the Sony. Once they get the controller in production that can handle the 16 shades, then yeah. But for now, it's not really worth it (IMHO). What will happen is someone will come out with a better unit be it Sony or Cybook or iRex or whomever and you'll then what that. The gen3 isn't enough of an upgrade at the moment to warrant a $350 outlay of money. That $350 would be best saved for the unit beyond the Sony and Cybook. The iLiad is nice, but it is a bit expensive. My feeling is you have your Sony. Just wait. The OSny will work and let you read books just fine. The next gen unit after the current Sony and Cybook will be the one you might want.