Sony v Kindle

carpetmojo · 07-22-2011, 04:14 AM

Once again, The Sony 650 beats the Kindle in the latest "Which" magazine tests here in UK

in this month's subscriber's magazine.
[ "Which", for those new to it, is a pioneering consumer rights/problems/reports/ do/don't buy organisation, established for many years, that has led the field in achievements and innovation in consumer protection and reporting. It has also saved me a packet over the years

]

Final scores were very close, 76% to 73%, but the Sony still comes out ahead of the 3G and wi-fi Amazon offering.

I am trying to post a link, but at the moment this latest one doesn't seem to be online - might be me, but I've contacted Which and am waiting for a reply.
[ I don't know if I'll have problems as it would be linking to a subscription service, but I spose I can copy/paste if all else fails.............

]

AlexBell · 07-22-2011, 04:23 AM

I'm only surprised that the scores are so close. I have both a Sony 650 and a Kindle 3, and very rarely bother with the Kindle.

TedJ · 07-22-2011, 04:55 AM

Cue raucous flame war in 3, 2, 1...

carpetmojo · 07-22-2011, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexBell

I'm only surprised that the scores are so close. I have both a Sony 650 and a Kindle 3, and very rarely bother with the Kindle.

Personally, I'd agree - but I was trying to lull fears of those who might suspect me of being non-neutral, thereby favouring one over the other, just because I have Sony equipment......

Perish the thought.................

HarryT · 07-22-2011, 07:39 AM

I have both a Sony and a Kindle. Each has its strengths and weaknesses. To assess them as pretty much equal is, I think, fair, although I find myself using my Kindle a lot more, primarily because I prefer its user interface.

karunaji · 07-22-2011, 08:25 AM

I have only Kindle because I couldn't find a shop in London selling Sony e-readers when I was there more than a year ago. In a hindsight it was not a big loss as Kindle turned out better suited for my needs. Sony has limited dictionary support and no way to add user generated dictionaries as the specification is not disclosed. Whereas Kindle supports mobipocket dictionaries (although with limitations for Asian languages). The mobipocket dictionary format is open and there are more commercial dictionaries available for sale.

DiapDealer · 07-22-2011, 08:34 AM

I'm certainly Ok with it, but my Kindle seems to be taking it all rather badly.
Baby.

jbcohen · 07-22-2011, 09:00 AM

Who said that? often times who said it is a lot more important that what was said.

OtterBooks · 07-22-2011, 10:29 AM

Excuse me but my uncle happens to be Jebediah Kindle, inventor of the Kindle, and I find this personally offensive.

DiapDealer · 07-22-2011, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Excuse me but my uncle happens to be Jebediah Kindle, inventor of the Kindle, and I find this personally offensive.

Jeb's my uncle too! On my mom's side. But to make matters awkward... Zeke Sony is my grandfather.

RainingLemur · 07-22-2011, 11:22 AM

Is it too late for the festivities? I'm waiting for the die-hards to start slinging mud.

C'mon. It's Friday. We could use some entertainment to kick the weekend off.

OtterBooks · 07-22-2011, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiapDealer

Jeb's my uncle too! On my mom's side. But to make matters awkward... Zeke Sony is my grandfather.

Hey that makes us cousins.

OldGunbunny · 07-22-2011, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TedJ

Cue raucous flame war in 3, 2, 1...

My flame war app has crashed.......

Two benefits of Kindle (Amazon) that I like (and don't see anyone else offering) are the technical books in ebook format and the 'I want this in Kindle format' for pbooks without an ebook version.

Give Bezos a pat on the back for those.

HarryT · 07-22-2011, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldGunbunny

My flame war app has crashed.......

Two benefits of Kindle (Amazon) that I like (and don't see anyone else offering) are the technical books in ebook format and the 'I want this in Kindle format' for pbooks without an ebook version.

Give Bezos a pat on the back for those.

The superb Amazon bookstore is certainly the single biggest benefit of the Kindle. Although most of the books are available elsewhere, having a "one stop shop" for all one's books is a significant advantage.

jersysman · 07-22-2011, 02:01 PM

I'll be interested in the thinking and comments in this thread. I am in the market for another ereader and am keeping my options open. So come one...come all and give your opinions!!!

07-22-2011, 04:14 AM	#1
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Sony v Kindle Once again, The Sony 650 beats the Kindle in the latest "Which" magazine tests here in UK in this month's subscriber's magazine. [ "Which", for those new to it, is a pioneering consumer rights/problems/reports/ do/don't buy organisation, established for many years, that has led the field in achievements and innovation in consumer protection and reporting. It has also saved me a packet over the years ] Final scores were very close, 76% to 73%, but the Sony still comes out ahead of the 3G and wi-fi Amazon offering. I am trying to post a link, but at the moment this latest one doesn't seem to be online - might be me, but I've contacted Which and am waiting for a reply. [ I don't know if I'll have problems as it would be linking to a subscription service, but I spose I can copy/paste if all else fails............. ]

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AlexBell Wizard Posts: 3,413 Karma: 13369310 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Launceston, Tasmania Device: Sony PRS T3, Kobo Glo, Kindle Touch, iPad, Samsung SB 2 tablet	I'm only surprised that the scores are so close. I have both a Sony 650 and a Kindle 3, and very rarely bother with the Kindle.

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TedJ Groupie Posts: 189 Karma: 86778 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia Device: Kobo Touch	Cue raucous flame war in 3, 2, 1...

07-22-2011, 07:39 AM	#5
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I have both a Sony and a Kindle. Each has its strengths and weaknesses. To assess them as pretty much equal is, I think, fair, although I find myself using my Kindle a lot more, primarily because I prefer its user interface.

07-22-2011, 08:25 AM	#6
karunaji Evangelist Posts: 421 Karma: 1033566 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Latvia Device: Kindle 3 Wifi, Bookeen Opus	I have only Kindle because I couldn't find a shop in London selling Sony e-readers when I was there more than a year ago. In a hindsight it was not a big loss as Kindle turned out better suited for my needs. Sony has limited dictionary support and no way to add user generated dictionaries as the specification is not disclosed. Whereas Kindle supports mobipocket dictionaries (although with limitations for Asian languages). The mobipocket dictionary format is open and there are more commercial dictionaries available for sale.

07-22-2011, 08:34 AM	#7
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,891 Karma: 207182180 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	I'm certainly Ok with it, but my Kindle seems to be taking it all rather badly. Baby.

07-22-2011, 09:00 AM	#8
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07-22-2011, 10:29 AM	#9
OtterBooks Wizard Posts: 1,262 Karma: 2979086 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle 4, iPad Mini/Retina	Excuse me but my uncle happens to be Jebediah Kindle, inventor of the Kindle, and I find this personally offensive.

07-22-2011, 11:22 AM	#11
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07-22-2011, 02:01 PM	#15
jersysman Wizard Posts: 1,747 Karma: 3761220 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Device: T1 Red, Kindle Fire, Kindle PW, PW2, Nook HD+, Kobo Mini, Aura HD	I'll be interested in the thinking and comments in this thread. I am in the market for another ereader and am keeping my options open. So come one...come all and give your opinions!!!