Memory is Key, which Ereader is better

nesseainie · 11-07-2010, 06:53 AM

I have had my Sony 600 for a year. I Loved it, but I have a ton of ebooks, and use my ereader as a library, since I like to re-read books. The Sony 600 had limited internal memory capasity took forever to read books from the SD card. It froze constantly and I have replaced the SD card 3 times, and the ereader once, because it stoped being able to read the SD Card.

Now, I am looking for a well priced ereader that has at least 2 gb of internal memory and can read Epub files. Wifi is important, but not a deal breaker. Any suggestions?

bugeyed · 11-07-2010, 07:30 AM

Nook.

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wallcraft · 11-07-2010, 10:06 AM

The new PocketBook Pro 602 has 2 GB of internal memory and WiFi. It also uses folders, which makes it easier to manage a large number of ebooks.

HarryT · 11-07-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bugeyed

Nook.

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the nook's library system crash if you have more than about 1200 books installed on the device? Do you really think, therefore, that it's a good recommendation for a person who wants to maintain a large library on the device?

nesseainie · 11-09-2010, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the nook's library system crash if you have more than about 1200 books installed on the device? Do you really think, therefore, that it's a good recommendation for a person who wants to maintain a large library on the device?

I have never heard about the Nook system crashing because of the number of books in your library. Do you have any more information on that. I have over 1200 so if this hasn't been resolved the Nook could no longer be an option.

The pocketbook pro 602 looks like a good option. problem is I have been spoiled by my Sony 600 with the touch screen. even though it is currently running slow as hell, the idea of leaving touch screen behind for buttons is not appealing. the Pocketbook Pro 603 sounds nice, but there is no date for shipping as far as I can see. I am trying to make this my families "group" Christmas present to me.

Any other suggestions?

HarryT · 11-09-2010, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by nesseainie

I have never heard about the Nook system crashing because of the number of books in your library. Do you have any more information on that. I have over 1200 so if this hasn't been resolved the Nook could no longer be an option.

See:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...5&postcount=76

polly · 11-09-2010, 07:44 PM

The Sony 650 has two GB of internal memory, mostly keeps the 600 user interface, has a gorgeous clear screen, and is reported to have solved the problems with crashing under large libraries. The first time it's asked to look at a lot of books, it takes a long time indexing the books. After that, it performs properly. I only have a few hundred on mine. I put it to work while I ate lunch and washed dishes. I've added a few books here and there since and it's had no problems or delays in dealing with them. Someone on the Sony forum probably has a larger library and could give you more details.

boswd · 11-10-2010, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

See:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...5&postcount=76

But wasnt that thread about storage with a 32gb sd card tbat was causing the issues? Another poster chimed in and said music stored on a 16g card worked just fine and the op said he stood corrected.
i concur with the other poster thenook is a solidchoice. My wife has 1100titles and no issues

11-07-2010, 06:53 AM	#1
nesseainie Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: none	Memory is Key, which Ereader is better I have had my Sony 600 for a year. I Loved it, but I have a ton of ebooks, and use my ereader as a library, since I like to re-read books. The Sony 600 had limited internal memory capasity took forever to read books from the SD card. It froze constantly and I have replaced the SD card 3 times, and the ereader once, because it stoped being able to read the SD Card. Now, I am looking for a well priced ereader that has at least 2 gb of internal memory and can read Epub files. Wifi is important, but not a deal breaker. Any suggestions?

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bugeyed Connoisseur Posts: 64 Karma: 30 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kobo 2, PRS-600	Nook. 10 characters

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polly Evangelist Posts: 454 Karma: 270240 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Sony PRS 650, PocketBook 360, Astak PocketPro (RIP), Tungsten T3	The Sony 650 has two GB of internal memory, mostly keeps the 600 user interface, has a gorgeous clear screen, and is reported to have solved the problems with crashing under large libraries. The first time it's asked to look at a lot of books, it takes a long time indexing the books. After that, it performs properly. I only have a few hundred on mine. I put it to work while I ate lunch and washed dishes. I've added a few books here and there since and it's had no problems or delays in dealing with them. Someone on the Sony forum probably has a larger library and could give you more details.