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Last day. B&H Photo Video has the Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300SC - Silver for $175 with free shipping. Features a 5" display, 7,500 page turns (two weeks) on one charge, 512MB internal memory, support for multiple formats including ePub and PDF, PC / Mac compatibility. Dimensions: 6.2" x 4.2" x 0.4". Weight: 7.8 oz.
$175
great reader with large screen, not the latest version though
How are these things for reading long books compared to reading a real book?
#1, large screen ??? Is there another reader with a smaller than 5" screen?
The answer is NO. And 5" is too small unless you got very good eyes or you prefer to keep scrolling/turning the page.
#2 - 2010 is the year of eReaders if you can wait. There are many but I liked this (more photos) & this. Though they'll be quite more expensive than the above Sony reader, your eyes will thank you and you can read websites too (in B&W).
I am not much of a reader but i sill prefer real book over this. Wouldn't this be worse for the eye compare to the book?
I'd rather spend $50 more to get a cheap netbook instead.
Pocket edition.. E-readers are possibly the only devices where smaller is not better.
you can choose your font size
Are you able to flip back and forth between different sections of a book?
Guys, first...read up on E-ink. It reminds me of Etch-a-Sketch. Hi contrast electronic ink "elements". Very, very easy to read. Not good to compare to a netbook. And like #7 notes, most Ereaders allow you to configure as you please.
We have the larger 6" Sony. It sells as "paperback" sized, though my wife sometimes complains (like #3 notes) that frequency of page-turning is an issue. A minor issue.
#8 Back/forward is easy. Flipping...not really. You can set a bookmark, which is like "bending" the corner of the page. You turn to the bookmark list, which has page numbers and some text from the corresponding page. Many books are formatted with tables of contents, so you can easily navigate across large numbers of pages.
Feature-wise, I'm not into those with wireless/Wifi, or web browsing (phone works nicely for that). The things I look for are: reads Epub format, reads PDF format, can handle RSS feeds (g, many news sites). I also recommend looking into Calibre, freeware for managing your Ebook library.
E-Ink is cool - it only uses power when you turn a page, so it'll last forever on a single page. No backlighting required, so it's a lot easier on the eyes than an LCD. If you can read a book, you can read an e-reader. Of course, there's the Blio e-reader software if you want to use your netbook.
These early generation readers will be on the clearance rack in a few months once Apple gets in the game later this week.
I've had my Kindle for about 1 year. I prefer it to paper books now. It seems like I read faster, it is easier on the eyes than crt or lcd. I can preview books for free instantly. and buy new books at any hour of the day with the 3G connection. As I read I can search the book I'm reading or look something up in wikipedia or google. I rarely attach it to the computer but plug it into the wall about once a week. There are many free and low cost books. Just don't let your kid step on it with his cleats. Amazon did send me another no problem.
If you are in the habit of falling asleep and dropping your book on the floor, perhaps this is not for you. If you have a pet that gnaws on stuff, this is not for you. If you are concerned about murdering trees, this could be for you.
My wife and I have the Kindle and I would suggest spending a bit more for it. Although I am not a voracious reader, my wife is and loves her kindle. Really convenient and world-wide wireless access. Really the gold standard and I would suggest opting for it. Plus I am not a fan of Sony's obsession with having their own format for everything to be able to charge more.
$189 now
Sony has adopted the universal epub format now for all their ebooks. I guess they are trying to get a step up on Amazon who uses their own format.
I have a PRS-505. I love it. The only gripe I coould have is it does not have a back light. That is not an issue for me as I have a cover for it that has a light for it.
#5 - Hope your netbook can flip 1500 pages between charges. Otherwise, you were robbed.
#2 - I have switched. No more hard covers if I have an ebook.
#4 ? Grow old and die... old ideas for old people.
#8 - You can make a "book mark" wherever you like in a book. You can also make as many as you'd like.
The rest of you who do not want an Ebook reader? Feel free to just skip this sell.
Me? I love mine.
#17, who needs to read 1500 pages before needing a charge? Do you live in a cave with no power? I could understand if people could read 1500 pages in an hour, as the inconvenience of having to stop reading in order to charge the device would be a problem. If you read 1500 pages before sleeping, eating, working, or doing anything else at which time the unit could be charging, you are robbing yourself of a life.
How are these for reading in the sun? Like around the pool or at a beach?