Help me decide :) (mainly prs-900 or ipad)

[MangaEbooker]

Originally Posted by jjw

My friend suggested getting an Ipad but I think that might be overkill for just reading especially with the size and weight. Is there any compromise in its screen quality over a dedicated ebook reader? Ipad or PRS-900 seem to be the most appealing options right now, i would appreciate any help in deciding.

Well the Ipad is LCD so its gonna be a bit more harsh on your eyes and will have glare when outside(or even inside in certain situations) This can be annoying. The benefit of an ereader is the screen, it looks like paper and does not make any glare usually(Sony is said to have some on some of the models).

Netbook + Ereader = Same price about...Better on both aspects imo.

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by MangaEbooker

Well the Ipad is LCD so its gonna be a bit more harsh on your eyes and will have glare when outside(or even inside in certain situations) This can be annoying. The benefit of an ereader is the screen, it looks like paper and does not make any glare usually(Sony is said to have some on some of the models).

Netbook + Ereader = Same price about...Better on both aspects imo.

I really have to disagree. The iPad is an excellent device for reading, provided that you don't have a requirement to read in direct sunlight (which I personally don't). It gives you enormous flexibility in the range of available books since, unlike a dedicated reading device, you are not restricted to one format or limited in the range of bookstores you can obtain material from.

[Over]

Design/ergonomics : iPad is the cutest, but KDXG is nice too.
Screen quality : go for the K3 or KDXG, if you want paper like experience.
Battery life : Any e-ink device will be better than the iPad. The K3 can last you up to a month in a single charge.
Size/weight : K3 and KDXG are lighter. iPad has an inconvenient 4:3 aspect ratio, although I guess this is a matter of personal taste.


Of course, I'm only considering a device just for reading text.

If complex PDF, comics, colour magazines, videos, internet and such are important, then the iPad is the obvious choice.

[jcatl]

I wouldn't buy the 1st generation iPad. It's a compelling device but as always with Apple the 2nd generation will offer more for your money. Front facing camera? Higher resolution like the iP4? More RAM/$?

I wouldn't recommend the PRS-900 unless touchscreen capability is a must for you - the glare is a real problem for me. It becomes a major distraction at times when all I want to do is relax and read, not fidget with different positions or moving my portable LED light around to get the best angle. The Sony is a well built device but I think the screen really ruins the experience for me, and their book store and browsing/buying experience is just sub-par compared to Amazon (if that's important to you).

I'm waiting for the K3 to be released to see if the reviews pan out as positive as it sounds they will be, and will then order the graphite version. I'd sell my PRS-900 if I could recoup half of what I paid for it but the price has dropped almost 50% in less than a year, and it's worth more for me just to keep it and use it for the rare occasion I need an ePub book and don't want to convert it.

[lacymarie7575]

i use a prs600 and love it!! I call it the Karate Kid of ereaders...second only to the Mr. Miagi...the PRS-900. I have trie both the Kindle and the Nook and was very dissapointed in both...

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by jcatl

I wouldn't buy the 1st generation iPad. It's a compelling device but as always with Apple the 2nd generation will offer more for your money. Front facing camera? Higher resolution like the iP4? More RAM/$?

There will always be something better available in the future, but is that a valid reason not to buy a current reading device? For me, it's not; readers fetch very good second-hand prices, and you can do an awful lot of reading in a year's wait for something better.