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<blockquote data-quote="Mattsmom277" data-source="post: 387984" data-attributes="member: 4264"><p>I think it all depends what you want to do with the ereader, how much you want to spend etc. The kindle is a high selling reader, with the low end one requiring connection to your computer to load books and the higher end has access wirelessly through a 3G network. I didn't bother with it because in Canada we don't get the 3G functionality anyhow, but it is available in the US and many other countries. It does allow several different file types to be used on the reader, but isn't as open to as many file types of some other readers. It is great if you are going to purchase your books, you can simply keep a credit going in the kindle store and no matter where you are you can order a new book and have it instantly, likewise you can subscribe to newspapers and they will auto ship to your reader each day. I didn't see myself using those features but did find a few features lacking that other readers have, so opted out of the kindle. It all depends on what you are personally going to use more in my opinion.</p><p>There are several other good readers out there, but I think Sony is the one that competes most with the Kindles. I went with Sony for my own reasons. I preferred the size and shape and location of buttons. I bought the higher end model which is a touch edition and has slots to use memory cards (although the reader stores a load of books and I haven't yet needed to use memory cards). It has a built in mp3 player which isn't a huge need of mine but nice for audio books (I think many readers have ability for audio but not all). I tend to prefer to load a small collection of relaxing classical music that I can use to play quietly when I want to block out room noises when reading, I don't use it often though. The main reason I went with the Sony was the fact that it supports many (most) file extensions. I have however discovered a cool free software program called Calibre. It works with all readers (well most of them) and replaces the software that comes packaged with readers. Its super easy to use and the neat thing is, it will convert files to a type supported by your particular reader. The sony readers tend to more readily accept converted files. </p><p>Because I tend to use downloaded free books or if available, library loaned ebooks etc, the sony worked better for me because Kindle tends to have all kinds of things that are meant to ensure most people find it easier to just buy all of their books. Which is fine if you can afford it. But for me, the sony was the one that felt more natural and book like in my hand and had the features I wanted.</p><p>I paid $299 for the sony touch, but it has gone down in price since then. The sony pocket addition now sells for about $139 CD, so probably close to or a bit cheaper in US dollars. I just split a purchase of one for my cousins son for his birthday and he is loving the pocket addition one.</p><p>You may want to google some readers, there are great sites that compare the pros and cons of each to help figure out what meets your style reading needs. The screens use eInk technology, they do not hurt your eyes and cause strain as computer monitors do. There seems to be no more strain using the readers as using a regular hard copy book. </p><p>I have become such a huge fan, and for book lovers who do read a lot, I highly recommend at least checking them out. They can't replace regular books for me either, but I do rely on it more and more and saves me money to buy the books I really love and want copies of. </p><p>I am more than happy to share ebooks with those who would want to, either by email (a bit time consuming but not a big deal) or if someone wants to send me a memory card I can send it back loaded up, providing of course that the books I have are of interest. I am going to try in the next few days to compile a list of the books in my library and then just add new additions when I download them. I'm a PM away if anyone is interested.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mattsmom277, post: 387984, member: 4264"] I think it all depends what you want to do with the ereader, how much you want to spend etc. The kindle is a high selling reader, with the low end one requiring connection to your computer to load books and the higher end has access wirelessly through a 3G network. I didn't bother with it because in Canada we don't get the 3G functionality anyhow, but it is available in the US and many other countries. It does allow several different file types to be used on the reader, but isn't as open to as many file types of some other readers. It is great if you are going to purchase your books, you can simply keep a credit going in the kindle store and no matter where you are you can order a new book and have it instantly, likewise you can subscribe to newspapers and they will auto ship to your reader each day. I didn't see myself using those features but did find a few features lacking that other readers have, so opted out of the kindle. It all depends on what you are personally going to use more in my opinion. There are several other good readers out there, but I think Sony is the one that competes most with the Kindles. I went with Sony for my own reasons. I preferred the size and shape and location of buttons. I bought the higher end model which is a touch edition and has slots to use memory cards (although the reader stores a load of books and I haven't yet needed to use memory cards). It has a built in mp3 player which isn't a huge need of mine but nice for audio books (I think many readers have ability for audio but not all). I tend to prefer to load a small collection of relaxing classical music that I can use to play quietly when I want to block out room noises when reading, I don't use it often though. The main reason I went with the Sony was the fact that it supports many (most) file extensions. I have however discovered a cool free software program called Calibre. It works with all readers (well most of them) and replaces the software that comes packaged with readers. Its super easy to use and the neat thing is, it will convert files to a type supported by your particular reader. The sony readers tend to more readily accept converted files. Because I tend to use downloaded free books or if available, library loaned ebooks etc, the sony worked better for me because Kindle tends to have all kinds of things that are meant to ensure most people find it easier to just buy all of their books. Which is fine if you can afford it. But for me, the sony was the one that felt more natural and book like in my hand and had the features I wanted. I paid $299 for the sony touch, but it has gone down in price since then. The sony pocket addition now sells for about $139 CD, so probably close to or a bit cheaper in US dollars. I just split a purchase of one for my cousins son for his birthday and he is loving the pocket addition one. You may want to google some readers, there are great sites that compare the pros and cons of each to help figure out what meets your style reading needs. The screens use eInk technology, they do not hurt your eyes and cause strain as computer monitors do. There seems to be no more strain using the readers as using a regular hard copy book. I have become such a huge fan, and for book lovers who do read a lot, I highly recommend at least checking them out. They can't replace regular books for me either, but I do rely on it more and more and saves me money to buy the books I really love and want copies of. I am more than happy to share ebooks with those who would want to, either by email (a bit time consuming but not a big deal) or if someone wants to send me a memory card I can send it back loaded up, providing of course that the books I have are of interest. I am going to try in the next few days to compile a list of the books in my library and then just add new additions when I download them. I'm a PM away if anyone is interested. [/QUOTE]
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