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Just back from town, having checked out the reader.
First up I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by the knowledge of the staff about the reader. They were able to answer all my answers and where very helpful.
The Sony Reader is not on sale on the Border Australia website - I suspect it was a copy error. The book prices should now be corrected as well. Currently there are about 1,600 books on the website but I was told that new books will be added on a near daily basis.
Having said that: I do hope they get the website and the section for eBooks sorted a bit more. The classification for fiction & non-fiction appears to be rather basic.
My impressions on the Kobo reader: I like the white one. However, having used my Sony I would not go and buy a Kobo. Not even at the price. It is very basic, feels flimsy (very light), has limited functionality. You can only page forward & backward. Page jumping not possible. It reads ePub, PDF and Adobe DRM. That's it. It is a very basic reader and for my taste at AU$199 too expensive for what it does. I'd rather spend a few $ more and get a more advanced reader.
Oh, and I did ask about delivery charges: apparently all delivery free when order from website.
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