I should probably get the Kindle because it is cheaper, but I LIKE the Sony Digital Reader. Had several in the past, gave one to my sister and replaced it with the touch screen version which I didn't like so much so I gifted it.
I am going to replace it, while I will never give up on real books, the digital reader is kinder to my hands where large books are concerned. It is also nice that I can "borrow" books from my library with this device
I am trying to decide between the Sony Daily Reader Edition (7 inch screen, free 3G and wireless) or the smaller 5 inch screen and non-connected Pocket edition. The 6 inch "touch" version is in the running as well, it appears to just be a larger version of the pocket edition. Every generation of their readers are rather different from previous generations.
We USED to have a local Sony Style Store but they closed it this year
I did find a review that indicates the screen glare problem with earlier generations of their touch screen readers have been solved. So now I have to decide if I really need/want that larger screen + connectivity...that could be money toward my GunnerI am very tempted...
Curious how useful the 3G/wireless connection actually is.
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12-31-2010, 05:42 AM #1
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12-31-2010, 06:14 AM #2
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Best Buy has the Sony readers (as well as Kindles and a couple of off-brand readers).
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01-01-2011, 04:43 AM #3
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Thanks for the tip, it was nice to be able to compare the readers. While more expensive, I opted for the Sony Reader Daily edition - with wireless access. The 5-inch screen version is too small, and since the 7 inch wireless version is only $50 more from the 6-inch non-connected version I went ahead and pulled the trigger. I was quite glad to see that Sony has solved the glare of the touch screen from the first generation of the touch screen. Originally Posted by OakLeaf
The Kindle is certainly more affordable, but it doesn't do .epub easily, and I have hundreds of .epub books on my computer. This in itself is worth the extra money. It is worth it to me to be able to easily access them without having to convert each and every one of them - and I've noted that most of the books I do check out on Amazon do not come in electronic format. I really like having easy access to borrowing library books and the Google public domain library with the Sony Reader.
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01-01-2011, 12:31 PM #4
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I really should do this.... It would certainly make it easier to get to the gym/pool and ride and read books and clean house...... Originally Posted by Catrin
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01-01-2011, 09:51 PM #5
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Hey, how timely! Thanks. I have just been trying to sort through this, because I too think an e-reader device will help with heavy books AND I darn sure want to have access to the library e-books. Yay! Info much appreciated.
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01-02-2011, 04:07 AM #6
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Sony e-reader touch is only $99 on Woot.com today.
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Originally Posted by salsabike
It is very helpful to have one of these, which is why I can't seem to NOT have one. I do not know if there is some way to "borrow" library books with the Nook or Kindle, but here is a link to the Sony Library Finder page to see if your library is available and if they have made books that you might like to read accessible via this method.
The Sony is certainly more expensive than the Kindle, all three versions. I prefer, however, how they feel in the hand and they do have more features than the Kindle - this is aside from the ability to access libraries and .epub books. The smallest/cheapest version is not expandable or will play music, but it has the other features Sony features. You can download a PDF here from Sony's site that compares features between the assorted versions of the Sony, Kindle, and Nook.Last edited by Catrin; 01-02-2011 at 04:57 AM.
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