Hello fellow bookworms!

Red Stapler · 09-07-2008, 08:04 PM

Just a few quick lines to introduce myself. When I first saw the news about the Amazon Kindle, I immediately wanted one, but being very careful about spending that kind of money, I did a lot of web searching on it, and found this site. After learning about the other e-ink devices out there, I'm no closer to making a decision now than at the beginning of the year.

I finally broke down and registered so I can use the forums (especially the Which One Should I Buy forum) to help me finally make a choice. I've read a lot of great advice on this site, and although the Kindle is still (barely) ahead of the other choices, I just need to find out a little more info.

I'm looking forward to being a member of this community, and hope I can help others as well in the future. Happy reading, all.

RickyMaveety · 09-07-2008, 10:37 PM

Good luck deciding ... I'm more and more pleasesd with my Kindle as the days pass. It goes with me everywhere.

Elsi · 09-07-2008, 11:55 PM

I own both the Amazon Kindle and a Sony Reader and there are things that I like about both. Living in the USA, the Kindle seems to be the best option. I've found the best selection at the best price at Amazon when shopping for current releases -- and thus the Kindle remains my primary reading device.

MickeyC · 09-08-2008, 12:27 PM

Hi Red Stapler and welcome to the Forum. I've got a Sony 505 and really like it a lot. But, there's lots to be said for the Kindle. Be sure and let us know what you finally decide

bbusybookworm · 09-08-2008, 02:59 PM

Welcome to the forum!

If you could expand a bit more on what you are looking for, you'll find that everyone here is more then willing to pitch in with info and opinion's (and not always in that order

)

Red Stapler · 09-08-2008, 04:34 PM

Well, I'm mainly looking for the most versatile choice of formats. From what I've read here so far, the Kindle, Sony, and Cybook all have their pros and cons. (The Iliad is just too much scratch for me right now.) I'd pretty much decided on the Kindle when both Sony and Bookeen released firmware updates to improve readability of pdf's (and added ePub in the case of Sony). The Kindle update rumors had me hesitating for a while, and now there are rumblings that Sony may release an OS X version of their software soon. It's a bad time to be a procrastinator.

So far the Kindle is ahead mainly for the wireless connection and Amazon's effort to bring other non-book reading material to the e-reader format, like magazines and newspapers. Plus I've always received good support from Amazon after a couple of messed up orders. Plus, Lord help me, I actually like that 1970's appliance look it has.

09-07-2008, 08:04 PM	#1
Red Stapler Curmudgeon Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indiana Device: Kindle Oasis	Hello fellow bookworms! Just a few quick lines to introduce myself. When I first saw the news about the Amazon Kindle, I immediately wanted one, but being very careful about spending that kind of money, I did a lot of web searching on it, and found this site. After learning about the other e-ink devices out there, I'm no closer to making a decision now than at the beginning of the year. I finally broke down and registered so I can use the forums (especially the Which One Should I Buy forum) to help me finally make a choice. I've read a lot of great advice on this site, and although the Kindle is still (barely) ahead of the other choices, I just need to find out a little more info. I'm looking forward to being a member of this community, and hope I can help others as well in the future. Happy reading, all.

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09-07-2008, 10:37 PM	#2
RickyMaveety Holy S**T!!! Posts: 5,213 Karma: 108401 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, California!! Device: Kindle and iPad	Good luck deciding ... I'm more and more pleasesd with my Kindle as the days pass. It goes with me everywhere.

09-07-2008, 11:55 PM	#3
Elsi Wizard Posts: 2,366 Karma: 12000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas, USA Device: Kindle; Sony PRS 505; Blackberry 8700C	I own both the Amazon Kindle and a Sony Reader and there are things that I like about both. Living in the USA, the Kindle seems to be the best option. I've found the best selection at the best price at Amazon when shopping for current releases -- and thus the Kindle remains my primary reading device.

09-08-2008, 12:27 PM	#4
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi Red Stapler and welcome to the Forum. I've got a Sony 505 and really like it a lot. But, there's lots to be said for the Kindle. Be sure and let us know what you finally decide

09-08-2008, 02:59 PM	#5
bbusybookworm Tech Junkie Posts: 1,027 Karma: 10080 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Earth Device: iPad, MotoXStyle, OnePlusOne	Welcome to the forum! If you could expand a bit more on what you are looking for, you'll find that everyone here is more then willing to pitch in with info and opinion's (and not always in that order )

09-08-2008, 04:34 PM	#6
Red Stapler Curmudgeon Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indiana Device: Kindle Oasis	Well, I'm mainly looking for the most versatile choice of formats. From what I've read here so far, the Kindle, Sony, and Cybook all have their pros and cons. (The Iliad is just too much scratch for me right now.) I'd pretty much decided on the Kindle when both Sony and Bookeen released firmware updates to improve readability of pdf's (and added ePub in the case of Sony). The Kindle update rumors had me hesitating for a while, and now there are rumblings that Sony may release an OS X version of their software soon. It's a bad time to be a procrastinator. So far the Kindle is ahead mainly for the wireless connection and Amazon's effort to bring other non-book reading material to the e-reader format, like magazines and newspapers. Plus I've always received good support from Amazon after a couple of messed up orders. Plus, Lord help me, I actually like that 1970's appliance look it has.

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