A choice between two budget readers?

ttomm46 · 06-12-2011, 03:51 PM

Hi All

Well...I'm old and on a budget so I wanted to get opinions on which of two readers to get......Kobo is coming out with their new touch with wifi in a few days....for 129 bucks......Walmart has a deal on the sony pocket edition with a cover and light for 99 dollars..the bad news is it looks like its only the pink ereader....

One consideration for me is i really don't want to spend another 50 bucks to get a cover for the reader........I want something surdy.....

As a newbie i'm lost..

Tom

Latinandgreek · 06-12-2011, 03:58 PM

Is it the Sony Pocket Edition with the touchscreen (PRS-350) or without (300)? You could always put a skin on the reader if you don't like the colour.

Latinandgreek · 06-12-2011, 04:06 PM

I just checked the Walmart site, and the sale seems to be on the non-touch model, the PRS-300. It is a great device (it is very similar to my PRS-505, only smaller). You could check to see if they can order you a blue or silver version. It has no touchscreen and doesn't have wi-fi, and it has the older vizplex screen technology (whereas the Kobo has the newer Pearl screen with better contrast). It is still a great device if you are on a budget, and can take quite a few file types; I don't know about the 300, but my Sony PRS-505 is built like a tank, and has a great aluminum casing; I think the 300 has that same casing. If you factor in the cover, you will be saving around $50 (from what I have seen, the Kobo covers sell for between 20-35 dollars, and I haven't yet seen a lighted cover for the Kobo). Both are great e-book readers, and I think that you would be happy with either. While the Kobo offers more features, you would be saving a fair bit of money with the Sony, so in my mind both are great purchases.

I hope I have managed to help you a bit, and not confuse you.

Latinandgreek · 06-12-2011, 04:08 PM

You can also pick up the new Sony pocket edition (with the better contrast touch screen and integrated dictionaries) at Best Buy for $109, which is a great price.

ttomm46 · 06-12-2011, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Latinandgreek

You can also pick up the new Sony pocket edition (with the better contrast touch screen and integrated dictionaries) at Best Buy for $109, which is a great price.

Wow..i'll check that out

GA Russell · 06-12-2011, 08:19 PM

Tom, some of us here like the jetBook Lite, going this week for $89.99 (or an open box item for $64.99).

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-010-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...010R-_-Product

ttomm46 · 06-12-2011, 08:27 PM

i'll check it out too.

ttomm46 · 06-16-2011, 02:32 AM

another one that looks interesting is the Pocketbook 360 plus...150 is a little much right now though

drew2720 · 06-16-2011, 06:26 PM

Borders has the Sony prs350 silver for $99 with free 1/2 day shipping!

HarryT · 06-17-2011, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drew2720

Borders has the Sony prs350 silver for $99 with free 1/2 day shipping!

Half day shipping? You mean that if you order it in the morning it'll be delivered in the afternoon?

The Redbaron · 06-17-2011, 05:22 AM

Tom,
You mentioned covers. Regardless of what e reader you buy there are plenty available for around $10 delivered. The missus and I have one each, they are not flash, but do the job of protecting the reader.

Leyor · 06-17-2011, 05:37 AM

The Sony PRS-350 is a really solid buy.

Great build quality and software, lots of accessories for it and it provides a really decent reading experience.

I'd be a bit wary of getting a jetbook due to the LCD, but there's split preferences on this forum, so go after your taste.

astrangerhere · 06-17-2011, 07:25 AM

You can also consider the new Nook Simple Touch at $139. I suggest going to a store to demo whatever you buy though, to get a feel for weight and features. It sounds silly, but when you are going to be holding it for hours, every tenth of an ounce matters. As does being able to look at it in different light sources/angles.

jbcohen · 06-17-2011, 08:12 AM

The Aluratek Libra Pro is $70 on the Amazon Marketplace and comes with a free cover.

Ndaara · 06-17-2011, 12:53 PM

If you are on a budget, you might want to make sure whichever reader you choose has access to library books. While there are PLENTY of free books to read, sometimes that's not what I want to read. Library access increases my choices. I've bought a handful of books, but most of what I read is from my library. If your library uses Overdrive, their list of supported readers is here.

06-12-2011, 03:51 PM	#1
ttomm46 Connoisseur Posts: 63 Karma: 480000 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: none	A choice between two budget readers? Hi All Well...I'm old and on a budget so I wanted to get opinions on which of two readers to get......Kobo is coming out with their new touch with wifi in a few days....for 129 bucks......Walmart has a deal on the sony pocket edition with a cover and light for 99 dollars..the bad news is it looks like its only the pink ereader.... One consideration for me is i really don't want to spend another 50 bucks to get a cover for the reader........I want something surdy..... As a newbie i'm lost.. Tom

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06-12-2011, 03:58 PM	#2
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	Is it the Sony Pocket Edition with the touchscreen (PRS-350) or without (300)? You could always put a skin on the reader if you don't like the colour.

06-12-2011, 04:06 PM	#3
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	I just checked the Walmart site, and the sale seems to be on the non-touch model, the PRS-300. It is a great device (it is very similar to my PRS-505, only smaller). You could check to see if they can order you a blue or silver version. It has no touchscreen and doesn't have wi-fi, and it has the older vizplex screen technology (whereas the Kobo has the newer Pearl screen with better contrast). It is still a great device if you are on a budget, and can take quite a few file types; I don't know about the 300, but my Sony PRS-505 is built like a tank, and has a great aluminum casing; I think the 300 has that same casing. If you factor in the cover, you will be saving around $50 (from what I have seen, the Kobo covers sell for between 20-35 dollars, and I haven't yet seen a lighted cover for the Kobo). Both are great e-book readers, and I think that you would be happy with either. While the Kobo offers more features, you would be saving a fair bit of money with the Sony, so in my mind both are great purchases. I hope I have managed to help you a bit, and not confuse you.

06-12-2011, 04:08 PM	#4
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	You can also pick up the new Sony pocket edition (with the better contrast touch screen and integrated dictionaries) at Best Buy for $109, which is a great price.

06-12-2011, 08:19 PM	#6
GA Russell Stampeders are hot! Posts: 7,690 Karma: 31487351 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	Tom, some of us here like the jetBook Lite, going this week for $89.99 (or an open box item for $64.99). http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-010-_-Product http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...010R-_-Product

06-12-2011, 08:27 PM	#7
ttomm46 Connoisseur Posts: 63 Karma: 480000 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: none	i'll check it out too.

06-16-2011, 02:32 AM	#8
ttomm46 Connoisseur Posts: 63 Karma: 480000 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: none	another one that looks interesting is the Pocketbook 360 plus...150 is a little much right now though

06-16-2011, 06:26 PM	#9
drew2720 Connoisseur Posts: 57 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: KS Device: K2i, K3, DXG, PW2, Sony prs650/350,KoboMini/AuraHD	Borders has the Sony prs350 silver for $99 with free 1/2 day shipping!

06-17-2011, 05:22 AM	#11
The Redbaron Member Posts: 19 Karma: 22 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: Kindle 3	Tom, You mentioned covers. Regardless of what e reader you buy there are plenty available for around $10 delivered. The missus and I have one each, they are not flash, but do the job of protecting the reader.

06-17-2011, 05:37 AM	#12
Leyor Ninja Librarian Posts: 179 Karma: 347750 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denmark Device: Sony PRS-950, Cybook 3. gen, Sony T1, Kindle Paperwhite	The Sony PRS-350 is a really solid buy. Great build quality and software, lots of accessories for it and it provides a really decent reading experience. I'd be a bit wary of getting a jetbook due to the LCD, but there's split preferences on this forum, so go after your taste.

06-17-2011, 07:25 AM	#13
astrangerhere Professor of Law Posts: 3,751 Karma: 68428716 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Device: Kobo Elipsa, Kobo Libra H20, Kobo Aura One, KoboMini	You can also consider the new Nook Simple Touch at $139. I suggest going to a store to demo whatever you buy though, to get a feel for weight and features. It sounds silly, but when you are going to be holding it for hours, every tenth of an ounce matters. As does being able to look at it in different light sources/angles.

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06-17-2011, 08:12 AM	#14
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,032 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where am I? Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition and a Samsung S24 Ultra	The Aluratek Libra Pro is $70 on the Amazon Marketplace and comes with a free cover.

06-17-2011, 12:53 PM	#15
Ndaara I like frogs. Posts: 17 Karma: 22602 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oregon, USA Device: Sony T2, Kindle Fire	If you are on a budget, you might want to make sure whichever reader you choose has access to library books. While there are PLENTY of free books to read, sometimes that's not what I want to read. Library access increases my choices. I've bought a handful of books, but most of what I read is from my library. If your library uses Overdrive, their list of supported readers is here.