Which reader would best fit my demands?

[boxcorner]

Originally Posted by jehane

The 300 doesn't have a touchscreen at all - so there is no glare issue ...

Are you saying, Sony e-readers that do have a touch-screen, such as the 350/650/950, have a "glare issue"?

[ProfCrash]

Originally Posted by jehane

The 300 doesn't have a touchscreen at all - so there is no glare issue. However the contrast of the new Pearl screen on the 350 is definitely better than the older version on the 300. Having said that, I'm quite happy with my 300 and have no immediate plans to upgrade.

I read jehane's post as saying that the 300 and the 350 do not have glare issues but that the 350 is easier to read because of the Pearl screen.

[boxcorner]

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

I read jehane's post as saying that the 300 and the 350 do not have glare issues but that the 350 is easier to read because of the Pearl screen.

Entirely possible. I might have been confused by the semantics.

Addendum
I admire any contributor to MR, who is brave enough to post in a language that isn't their mother tongue, because trying to communicate in a foreign language can be very difficult. Evidently it's difficult enough for native English speakers, such as myself, as misunderstandings are commonplace. Whenever I try to communicate in another language, I always try to encourage people to correct my mistakes, so that I can learn from them. Rather than branding someone as being ignorant, rude and insulting, I think it would be more constructive if it was explained to them, in a friendly manner, why it is that what they posted was construed as being rude. Even if they are native English speakers.

[kc24zz]

BorderCollie,

The sony 300 is a good solid reader with no glare issues. It is a discontinued model so should be available for a better price. There are lots of used ones on the market also.

The new model sonys (350/650/950) have the improved new pearl screens and no glare issues. The software is also updated and faster. The price on these models has moved down a bit, helping a little with affordability. They are very nice readers!

Enjoy which ever you choose!

[DMSmillie]

Originally Posted by erictoma

thousands of titles are missing in your alternative site, may be you read only fiction and biographies of English celebrities.

Your site is a joke and it fits completely your needs I see.

PS: thank you for wasting my time by doing research in your famous site.

Smashwords is not "my" site.

You have no idea what I do and do not read.

[erictoma]

Originally Posted by kc24zz

BorderCollie,

The sony 300 is a good solid reader with no glare issues. It is a discontinued model so should be available for a better price. There are lots of used ones on the market also.

The new model sonys (350/650/950) have the improved new pearl screens and no glare issues. The software is also updated and faster. The price on these models has moved down a bit, helping a little with affordability. They are very nice readers!

Enjoy which ever you choose!

I think that the Sony 300 doesn't have a built in English dictionary.

[erictoma]

Originally Posted by DMSmillie

Smashwords is not "my" site.

You have no idea what I do and do not read.

I was just trying to explain to you that almost all valuable ebooks, rare ebooks, scientific ebooks are DRM protected.

[kc24zz]

No, the 300 does not have a dictionary. The new generations do.
I don't believe a dictionary was in the OP's criteria.

[erictoma]

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

He thinks that he can buy it in EPub if it is geo restricted.

The right of eBooks is not held by a single publisher. In some countries it might be one publisher, in another country a completely different publisher.
For a canadian customer, he could find the same title-that is not available in amazon.ca due to Geo restriction- in other stores ! and others store means ePub format!
You should read a little bit about Geo Restriction .

Yeah EPub format is the greatest solution to overcome Geo restriction
PS : Kindle amazon is not a good solution to anyone who lives outside USA.

[erictoma]

Originally Posted by kc24zz

No, the 300 does not have a dictionary. The new generations do.
I don't believe a dictionary was in the OP's criteria.

what do you mean by OP ??
thanks

[Figlilly]

OP = original poster.

I don't understand your logic behind the geo restrictions, erictoma. In Australia, we also suffer by not having a lot of books available to us that are available to US citizens, however, those same books are also restricted at other online book stores, which cater to the Sony/Kobo crowd. I know this because I also have an IPad with several book reader applications installed. Amazon has by far the best selection available to me. If I can't get the book I want at Amazon then it certainly isn't available at the Sony/Kobo stores either. Kindle Amazon is a very good solution for me.

[erictoma]

Originally Posted by Figwit

OP = original poster.

I don't understand your logic behind the geo restrictions, erictoma. In Australia, we also suffer by not having a lot of books available to us that are available to US citizens, however, those same books are also restricted at other online book stores, which cater to the Sony/Kobo crowd. I know this because I also have an IPad with several book reader applications installed. Amazon has by far the best selection available to me. If I can't get the book I want at Amazon then it certainly isn't available at the Sony/Kobo stores either. Kindle Amazon is a very good solution for me.

AH ok!
the original post didn't forbid us talking about built in dictionary function.
Only you , you do not want us to talk about this function.
I have to understand your logic behind not allowing us talking about the the built in dictionary feature before even talking to you about Geo restriction subject.

[boxcorner]

Originally Posted by erictoma

... the original post didn't forbid us talking about built in dictionary function ... you do not want us to talk about this function ...

The original poster could not forbid someone from mentioning a dictionary. If you forbid someone to do something, or if you forbid an activity, you order that it must not be done. It implies that you have power of control. The original poster does not have the power, or authority, to control what anyone posts here. Only forum moderators, or the webmaster, have that power. So, in this situation forbid is not really the most appropriate word to use.

The original poster could have requested that contributors avoid mentioning any dictionary in their replies, but they would be unable to prevent them from doing so. So, forbidding them from doing so would be quite pointless.

Nobody has said that you are not allowed to mention the lack of a dictionary. You chose to mention the lack of any dictionary. Someone else simply reminded you that a dictionary is not included in the OP's list of requirements.

Some of your comments seem to be rather abrasive. Perhaps this is not what you intended. For example, saying, "you do not want us to talk about this function" could be interpreted as you accusing someone of something. If you want to avoid causing offense, then I suggest that if you are unsure about why someone has said something, you ask them politely to explain their comments, rather than jump to conclusions about their meaning. Here are some examples of less aggressive, or more tactful, ways of saying the same thing:

It seems to me that you don't want to talk about this
I get the impression that you don't want to discuss this point
Apparently I am not supposed to discuss this point
Is there any reason why this point cannot be discussed?
Etc.

[jehane]

boxcorner: The post immediately above mine originally stated that the 300 had glare issues. That post has since been edited.

BorderCollie: Just to clarify, the 600 had the previous version of the touchscreen, which reportedly had glare problems. The new 350/650/950 have the new version of the touchscreen, which does not have glare problems. The 300 did not have a touchscreen and did not have glare problems. The 300 is a superceded model and can probably be found at a cheap price.

[jocampo]

Originally Posted by boxcorner

Some of your comments seem to be rather abrasive. Perhaps this is not what you intended. For example, saying, "you do not want us to talk about this function" could be interpreted as you accusing someone of something. If you want to avoid causing offense, then I suggest that if you are unsure about why someone has said something, you ask them politely to explain their comments, rather than jump to conclusions about their meaning. Here are some examples of less aggressive, or more tactful, ways of saying the same thing:

It seems to me that you don't want to talk about this
I get the impression that you don't want to discuss this point
Apparently I am not supposed to discuss this point
Is there any reason why this point cannot be discussed?
Etc.

True!

Is very healthy and nice to discuss with facts, even if you are learning about an ereader you don't own or use, but it looks like some people cannot win arguments without insulting and being passionate. I think is the direct results of ignorance and not having a solid argument to use.