sony reader prs-600 or kindle2

Realityy · 12-25-2009, 06:28 PM

i have a couple of books which i brought already and i found to download which i did because i honestly did not feel like paying for the same books which i already own all over again.

now my question is which e-book reader would be better to use these on? i really dont want my stuff being taken away from the kindle if i uploaded it, i heard a few people mention something like this on another thread. im looking for a really good e reader which i could also use my own e-books that i have already.

i really want your full opinions wether biased or not =P lol plzzzz help kindle 2 or sony reader prs 600!?!

Realityy · 12-25-2009, 07:20 PM

btw just so you guys understand i have the whole warcraft series only read one book from those which i payed around 100+ a couple of stephen king books most i read but still wanted them for my eReader.. the list continues some are new which i have not read yet most i have but i still want them for my eReader which is why i dled some.

Realityy · 12-26-2009, 12:45 AM

Can anyone help please?!?! =(

Seabound · 12-26-2009, 01:21 AM

What format are your eBooks in?

Realityy · 12-26-2009, 01:38 AM

there pdfs right now i dled calibre testing/checking it out now seeing how the software is. i have a couple that were txt but im going to convert them also.

Seabound · 12-26-2009, 03:56 AM

If they're pdf's, the Sony PRS-600 might be more suitable for you, thought I'm not very familiar with the Kindle2. PDF is not a very good eBook format, though, and that's something you might want to consider in you future eBook purchases.

Realityy · 12-26-2009, 04:33 AM

yeah ive been doing some research im most likely going to be converting them or finding different formats, still undecided though really a pain in the a$$ to choose from lol see so many different reviews on a bunch of eReaders especially on here. you get kind of overwhelmed by it all. thanks for your response though really appreciate it. hope i get some more opinions on these 2

HarryT · 12-26-2009, 06:23 AM

I would suggest that you buy your books in formats other than PDF - it's really not a terribly good format for small-screen devices.

Both the Sony and the Kindle are good devices (I have both). Overall I prefer the Sony, in terms of its overall functionality.

wallcraft · 12-26-2009, 06:32 AM

If you have Adobe secure ebooks (PDFs, often now called Adobe Digital Editions ebooks), then the PRS-600 can read them "as is" but for the Kindle you need to first remove the DRM (encryption) and then probably format shift to MOBI. Most Adobe PDF ebooks display ok on the PRS-600, but there are artifacts like the original paper book's pages still being honoured and sometimes nasty formatting.

Going forward, buy Adobe ePub for the Sony PRS-600 (many ebook stores) or buy primarily from the Kindle Store for the Kindle .

Realityy · 12-27-2009, 05:06 AM

so you can put whatever you want on any of them as long as u convert correct?

desertgrandma · 12-27-2009, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Realityy

now my question is which e-book reader would be better to use these on? i really dont want my stuff being taken away from the kindle if i uploaded it, i heard a few people mention something like this on another thread. im looking for a really good e reader which i could also use my own e-books that i have already.

If you buy a book and 'liberate' it, no one can take it away. It will always be on your computer, or whereever you decide to put it.

Amazon has ONLY taken books that were illegally uploaded to them......and has always refunded the money.

Those who bought them, and then stripped them, still have them.

You can still get a refurbished K for $219 with free two day shipping. 30 day return policy, full one year warranty.
If you decide it isnt' for you, just pay return shipping, no restocking fee.....gives you time to see if the device works for your needs.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...on=refurbished

All that being said, the Sony is a great device also.

user_none · 12-27-2009, 10:39 AM

Both are solid devices that will give you an exceptional reading experience.

That said, the Kindle is physically bigger than the 600. Amazon is selling the Kindle at a lower price than the 600. The Kindle has an integrated store where you can buy books right on the device. The 600 requires you to load books via your computer. 600 supports EPUB which allows you to buy from a large number of seller easily. The Sony has what I believe is the best navigation of any device.

What I normally tell people is. If you have a large ebook collection or if you don't plan on buying many books (going to be reading mostly freely avaliable public domain books) than the Sony products are the way to go. If you don't have a large collection and are looking to buy books regularly, the Kindle is more convenient.

cb1vp · 12-27-2009, 02:03 PM

Can you purchase Kindle books on Amazon and convert them to be read on the Sony PRS 600??? I am in education and the Amazon ebooks have a lot more of the ed books. I am having toruble finding them on other ebook sites.

I got a PRS 600 for Christmas, but I have not opened it yet. I want to make sure I can upload my educational books.

Any advice would be awesome! Thanks

user_none · 12-27-2009, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cb1vp

Can you purchase Kindle books on Amazon and convert them to be read on the Sony PRS 600?

Not easily and depending on what country you live in not without engaging in illegal activity. You will first have to remove the DRM from the files. Search Mobileread for "Adventures in discovering the K4PC PID" it will give you some hints on what is involved. Also, be aware that not all books sold by Amazon can have the DRM removed. Once you've accomplished this you simply have to use something like calibre to convert to a format supported by the 600 (EPUB).

Realityy · 12-27-2009, 05:53 PM

ah thanks for the help/advice everyone i figured id give the kindle 2 a quick peek since you can return it in 30 days. would they remove the books i dled and added to my device? say like the warcraft series (which i have the real books of but didnt feel like buying all over again) just to finish reading them. i hate messing up my books looks nice when they look like theyve never been touched =)

12-25-2009, 06:28 PM	#1
Realityy Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Looking for a great eReader =P	Sony Reader prs-600 or Kindle2 Please help i have a couple of books which i brought already and i found to download which i did because i honestly did not feel like paying for the same books which i already own all over again. now my question is which e-book reader would be better to use these on? i really dont want my stuff being taken away from the kindle if i uploaded it, i heard a few people mention something like this on another thread. im looking for a really good e reader which i could also use my own e-books that i have already. i really want your full opinions wether biased or not =P lol plzzzz help kindle 2 or sony reader prs 600!?! Last edited by Realityy; 12-25-2009 at 08:47 PM.

12-25-2009, 07:20 PM	#2
Realityy Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Looking for a great eReader =P	btw just so you guys understand i have the whole warcraft series only read one book from those which i payed around 100+ a couple of stephen king books most i read but still wanted them for my eReader.. the list continues some are new which i have not read yet most i have but i still want them for my eReader which is why i dled some. Last edited by Realityy; 12-25-2009 at 11:36 PM.

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12-26-2009, 12:45 AM	#3
Realityy Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Looking for a great eReader =P	Can anyone help please?!?! =(

12-26-2009, 01:21 AM	#4
Seabound Steerage Class Posts: 711 Karma: 505995 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest, USA Device: Won't fit here anymore, see sig for a list of liseuses.	What format are your eBooks in?

12-26-2009, 01:38 AM	#5
Realityy Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Looking for a great eReader =P	there pdfs right now i dled calibre testing/checking it out now seeing how the software is. i have a couple that were txt but im going to convert them also.

12-26-2009, 03:56 AM	#6
Seabound Steerage Class Posts: 711 Karma: 505995 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest, USA Device: Won't fit here anymore, see sig for a list of liseuses.	If they're pdf's, the Sony PRS-600 might be more suitable for you, thought I'm not very familiar with the Kindle2. PDF is not a very good eBook format, though, and that's something you might want to consider in you future eBook purchases.

12-26-2009, 04:33 AM	#7
Realityy Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Looking for a great eReader =P	yeah ive been doing some research im most likely going to be converting them or finding different formats, still undecided though really a pain in the a$$ to choose from lol see so many different reviews on a bunch of eReaders especially on here. you get kind of overwhelmed by it all. thanks for your response though really appreciate it. hope i get some more opinions on these 2

12-26-2009, 06:23 AM	#8
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I would suggest that you buy your books in formats other than PDF - it's really not a terribly good format for small-screen devices. Both the Sony and the Kindle are good devices (I have both). Overall I prefer the Sony, in terms of its overall functionality.

12-26-2009, 06:32 AM	#9
wallcraft reader Posts: 6,977 Karma: 5183568 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Device: Kindle 3, Kobo Glo HD	If you have Adobe secure ebooks (PDFs, often now called Adobe Digital Editions ebooks), then the PRS-600 can read them "as is" but for the Kindle you need to first remove the DRM (encryption) and then probably format shift to MOBI. Most Adobe PDF ebooks display ok on the PRS-600, but there are artifacts like the original paper book's pages still being honoured and sometimes nasty formatting. Going forward, buy Adobe ePub for the Sony PRS-600 (many ebook stores) or buy primarily from the Kindle Store for the Kindle .

12-27-2009, 05:06 AM	#10
Realityy Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Looking for a great eReader =P	so you can put whatever you want on any of them as long as u convert correct?

12-27-2009, 10:39 AM	#12
user_none Sigil & calibre developer Posts: 2,487 Karma: 1063785 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida, USA Device: Nook STR	Both are solid devices that will give you an exceptional reading experience. That said, the Kindle is physically bigger than the 600. Amazon is selling the Kindle at a lower price than the 600. The Kindle has an integrated store where you can buy books right on the device. The 600 requires you to load books via your computer. 600 supports EPUB which allows you to buy from a large number of seller easily. The Sony has what I believe is the best navigation of any device. What I normally tell people is. If you have a large ebook collection or if you don't plan on buying many books (going to be reading mostly freely avaliable public domain books) than the Sony products are the way to go. If you don't have a large collection and are looking to buy books regularly, the Kindle is more convenient.

12-27-2009, 02:03 PM	#13
cb1vp Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: sony touch reader 600	Can you purchase Kindle books on Amazon and convert them to be read on the Sony PRS 600??? I am in education and the Amazon ebooks have a lot more of the ed books. I am having toruble finding them on other ebook sites. I got a PRS 600 for Christmas, but I have not opened it yet. I want to make sure I can upload my educational books. Any advice would be awesome! Thanks

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12-27-2009, 05:53 PM	#15
Realityy Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Looking for a great eReader =P	ah thanks for the help/advice everyone i figured id give the kindle 2 a quick peek since you can return it in 30 days. would they remove the books i dled and added to my device? say like the warcraft series (which i have the real books of but didnt feel like buying all over again) just to finish reading them. i hate messing up my books looks nice when they look like theyve never been touched =)