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sabredog · 06-02-2010, 12:48 AM

I went through the whole rigmarole regarding ereaders for close to six months. I did not want a Kindle due to the proprietary format and one shop lock in. That really limited what I would consider an affordable ereader. In the end, a chance came up to buy a Sony PRS-300. This is a superb basic little e-ink reader with a 5" screen. I am most happy with my new ereader.

Next was what to buy my wife? The first choice was the Sony, but now the Kobo is here in Australa with a 6" screen, SD card additional memory and cheap to boot, then my choice is almost made.

Couple the Kobo with Calibre and you would have a great set-up saving over AU$150 compared to buying a Kindle2, Nook or Pocketbook.

An other alternative would be the mono non reflective Jetbook Lite. At around US$150, it competes with the PRS-300 and in AUD, is close to the Kobo price wise. The Sony though would be harder to purchase, though eBay is your best bet there. Sony ereader range, though is coming soon to Australia.

I would strongly recommend you visit a Borders or Angus and Robinson store and get a hands on with the Kobo before you hand over your hard earned dollars. If that does not suit, then there would be the option of getting the touch screen Sony or similar.

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sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,630 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	I went through the whole rigmarole regarding ereaders for close to six months. I did not want a Kindle due to the proprietary format and one shop lock in. That really limited what I would consider an affordable ereader. In the end, a chance came up to buy a Sony PRS-300. This is a superb basic little e-ink reader with a 5" screen. I am most happy with my new ereader. Next was what to buy my wife? The first choice was the Sony, but now the Kobo is here in Australa with a 6" screen, SD card additional memory and cheap to boot, then my choice is almost made. Couple the Kobo with Calibre and you would have a great set-up saving over AU$150 compared to buying a Kindle2, Nook or Pocketbook. An other alternative would be the mono non reflective Jetbook Lite. At around US$150, it competes with the PRS-300 and in AUD, is close to the Kobo price wise. The Sony though would be harder to purchase, though eBay is your best bet there. Sony ereader range, though is coming soon to Australia. I would strongly recommend you visit a Borders or Angus and Robinson store and get a hands on with the Kobo before you hand over your hard earned dollars. If that does not suit, then there would be the option of getting the touch screen Sony or similar. Last edited by sabredog; 06-02-2010 at 12:50 AM.