Help me get started please - Kindle vs. BeBook vs. Sony PRS-505

[rana]

I believe the Ectaco JetBook has automatic page turn feature.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward

This is regardless of the liseuse (e-book reader) being used.

Actually, you are the eBook reader and the device in use is an eBook display device. It displays the eBook so you can read the eBook. So that makes you the eBook reader and your device an eBook display device. Unless of course you have a K2 in which case it is both an eBook display device and an eBook reader (when TTS is being used).

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by rana

I believe the Ectaco JetBook has automatic page turn feature.

The Jetbook is a 5" screen and has the weakest support for formats of any of the other eink devices you've mentioned.

However, since PDF is strong on your list of formats you want to be able to use, you'd be best to wait until a device with a larger screen comes out. I cannot recommend an iRex device as they are just way too expensive.

The 6" devices don't handle letter size (8.5"x11") PDF all that well.

[pboss]

Thanks guys for helping me to make up my mind.

[Debby]

Slayda - are you still interested in selling your Cybook? Mine is dying and I will need to send it in for repairs. So, I am going to replace it since I am leaving town in 10 days. I posted in Cybook Troubleshooting if you would like to comminucate.

Thanks.

[sthorpe]

U are describing the Irex DR1000s - it has PDF and News.

I enjoy my Sony PRS-700 it's perfect for my needs.

[rana]

Originally Posted by pboss

Thanks guys for helping me to make up my mind.

What did you decide on, just out of curiosity ?

[pboss]

For me, Sony all the way. For my retarded girlfriend, K2.

[pboss]

You also gave me a great idea about possibly buying a K1 for cheap just so I can buy the books from Kindle store, and then buy a Hanlin device to read them on I just might do that if I can pick up a K1 for cheap (hopefully more people will migrate to the K2 and at least some will dump the K1 at a reasonable price)

Lol now this is exactly the point where things start to get complicated. Beware the point of no return!

[Jill75]

Originally Posted by rana

Hi There ! I am new to this forum, and fairly new to the ebook concept in general.


5) I use a lot of PDF documents, and if the reader had good support for this, that would be a huge plus !

6) I am fairly tech savvy and don't mind if I had to manually convert from one format to the other regularly, provided I can still get good formatting at the end using the available tools.

If you intend on using Kindle, calibre is used to convert your *.pdf files or *.lit or some other format that can not be directly read by your Kindle. Then the converted *.prc file can be transferred to your K via USB or email. That is its only connection to Kindle. I have had problems with some conversions looking pretty funky on the Kindle. And the author metadata is not right for the K. Uses first name - last name instead of last name - first name.

Mobi creator does a better job.

Reading both Kindle and mobireader boards. I have seen far better reviews of the Sony Reader than the kindle. I love my Sony kindle and enjoy reading the books anywhere I go. You should also consider what best suits you.

Hope this little information helps.