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Originally Posted by beartard
I believe both devices are in the same generation of eInk displays, so the comparison there is moot.
I can see three advantages to the nook:
1. Network purchasing of books. This is something I wouldn't normally use, but a nice feature to have. The drawback is significantly less battery life.
2. Built-in dictionary. It's a woefully inadequate, hyper-abridged dictionary, but I hope others will be available for purchase.
3. The chance for updates is greater. Sony averaged a yearly firmware update that provided minor bugfixes, the last one being the swtich to ePub. Since the nook is Android-based, the potential for future updates and feature increases is a lot greater. Also, the potential for 3rd party feature updates is a sure thing, as seen on nookdevs.com.
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1. I don't buy ebooks.
2. Last time I used a dictionary was about 10 years ago.
3. I don't care for upgrades of a simple book reader.
So... I'm keeping my 505. I like the style of hard aluminum and the no touchscreen (yes... I do not like touchscreens = fingersmudge on the screen).
GJMS