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Originally Posted by LDBoblo
None of the options you listed are great, or even very good, though. Are you in a big rush to buy?
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Really?? I thought everyone loved the 505, at least. Also, I see that you have one. Are you not happy with it? To answer your second question - no, I'm not in a rush. But I've been thinking about getting an e-reader for several months, and I figure it's about time I went ahead with it.
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Originally Posted by ficbot
What extra features does it have over the Libre, and are those features worth $40 to you?
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Whatever features are added with the PRS+ firmware, like dictionary. And someone already mentioned the larger and (arguably) better screen, and the longer battery life. Is it worth $40? That's what I'm wondering...
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Originally Posted by JSWolf
The 505 has a higher resale value then any of the others if that matters.
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If I was in US/UK, it probably would matter. But I live in Dubai, where 90% of people have no clue what an ebook reader is; and most of the ones that do, have only ever heard of the Kindle or the iPad. So over here - no, resale value is not a consideration.
I think I'm all but certain that I'm going to get the Libre. Of course, indecision being what it is, there's always a possibility that I'll change my mind tomorrow. But at the moment of writing this, I'm settled on the Libre. It's cheaper, reads virtually any format, and I'll be getting one new, not second-hand.
I figure since this is my first reader, it's probably prudent to go for the cheaper one; saves me some heartache were anything to go wrong. Besides, I'm not even sure how I'll like the experience of e-reading. For all I know, I might decide I don't like the feel of reading on a device and prefer print. So, all in all, I think the Aluratek will do.
Thanks everyone for all your advice. I appreciate you taking the time.