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photon · 12-13-2008, 04:45 PM

I don't think the primary advantage of a Kindle (over the air purchases and stuff) works here in Canada, so the Sony looks more attractive to me.

The 505 is supposed to be good, the new 700 has a much glossier screen and lower contrast which defeats the whole point of an eBook reader.

The Kindle is also quite restricted as far as file formats are concerned, I don't think it supports PDF even. Whereas the Sony supports more file formats.

http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2007/1...-kindle-v.html

So if I already own a book I can go find a digital copy in a PDF file "somewhere" on the net and read it without having to buy it again.

EDIT: I don't have one yet though.

12-13-2008, 04:45 PM	#2
photon The new goggles also do nothing. Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Calgary Exp:	I don't think the primary advantage of a Kindle (over the air purchases and stuff) works here in Canada, so the Sony looks more attractive to me. The 505 is supposed to be good, the new 700 has a much glossier screen and lower contrast which defeats the whole point of an eBook reader. The Kindle is also quite restricted as far as file formats are concerned, I don't think it supports PDF even. Whereas the Sony supports more file formats. http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2007/1...-kindle-v.html So if I already own a book I can go find a digital copy in a PDF file "somewhere" on the net and read it without having to buy it again. EDIT: I don't have one yet though. __________________ Uncertainty is an uncomfortable position. But certainty is an absurd one.