Comments on: Amazon Kindle reader vs the Sony Reader. Battle of the readers

By: Cindy

Cindy — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:08:15 +0000

Well, since you live outside the US why don’t you take a look at the BeBook that is coming out at the end of this month. I have some info about it on my blog and it seems to be a good competitor. It’s made by a Dutch company. Both the Kindle and Sonys are great choices. I personally would say go with the Kindle, but they’re pretty close.

By: Mary J Failla

Mary J Failla — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:55:17 +0000

I received the kindle for Xmas and like it very much, however, I am told that with the Sony, you can download from the library for free. Is this true? My friend is contemplating buying a Sony for this reason.

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:57:36 +0000

Not sure what you meant be send stuff. Do you meant send documents wirelessly somehow? if that’s the case, then no, you can’t, as this device doesn’t come with wi-fi (capable od doing that) or Bluetooth.

By: SL

SL — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:32:08 +0000

OK Im sorry but I have to say that Sony is the winner… and here is why:
- Sony is compatible with multiple eBook stores and with the kindle you can only purchase books from Amazon
-With Sony you can access to 1 million free public domain titles from Google books
-with sony you can borrow ebooks from the libraries
-Sony is compatible with Mac and PC
-Sony is touch screen
-has expandable memory
-you are able to bookmark,highlight and zoom and take notes freehand with the stylus that comes with it.

By: Bill Miller

Bill Miller — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 06:39:22 +0000

I teach a small class and often scan portions of books to prepare discussion guides. Would Kindel be able to send “stuff” to my computer?

By: Mmfh

Mmfh — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:38:09 +0000

When it comes to which ebook reader is best I have to say hands down its Amazon’s Kindles.

The new versions of the Kindle read many different formats and the Newest Kindle DX is a native PDF reader.

Add that to the fact Kindles are wireless, to me its a no brainer!
Free wireless for life with the Kindle made it an easy choice for me.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:37:33 +0000

Don , a lot has changed from 2007 till now. I will make an updated version of this post, based on the new Kindle and the Sony Reader. For now, i do have to say that o totally recommend the Kindle, as you can see in my recent post where i compare some of the best available readers: http://www.mikesquarter.com/best-ebook-readers-offers-reviews-and-comparisons-587/

By: Don

Don — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:05:37 +0000

I just received the Sony touch edition PRS-600. The design of the reader is very nice and I like the feel, but that’s as far as I can go with this paper weight. The software doesn’t work on a MAC system like they say it does. The software for this paper weight is the worst software I have ever seen. It dose not respond to any input, it is a big waste of time and resources on the computer.
I don’t want to have to reload a book to meet another different format. The amount that this reader costs, you shouldn’t have to do anything but download a book and read it. Sounds simple, but these readers are a long way from being a simple easy alternative to a book.
I have other Sony electronics that seems to work the same way as the software for the reader, very very slow.
I HAVE RETURNED MY SONY TOUCH EDITION READER, going to stay with paper for a long time.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:57:26 +0000

I’m not sure if it supports Chinese characters. But if you want to use it for English books, it should work just fine. As for the charger, you’re probably going to need and adapter, but that shouldn’t cost more than 5 bucks.

By: Jessica Smith

Jessica Smith — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:41:21 +0000

I live in China and I was wondering does anyone know if the Kindle will still work such as the internet…and will I be able to charge it without having to but a transformer?