Best Wireless Reading Device – Amazon Kindle Versus Sony Ereader
Tiffany Dow asked:
This might be the battle of the century. Is the Amazon Kindle or the Sony Ereader the better book storage and wireless reading device? The truth is that they are both great, and it will be up to you to decide which is best. Let’s look at the details that will help you decide which you like better – the Sony Ereader or the Amazon Kindle.
Both the Amazon Kindle and the Sony Ereader come in different models, from smaller versions to larger sized readers that may even offer touch screen technology. The Amazon Kindle is the granddaddy of electronic readers, to be sure. But even though the Sony Ereader is newer on the scene, it’s got a lot going for it.
The Amazon Kindle comes in its first generation form, the Kindle 2 and the Kindle DX. The first generation Kindle offers reading convenience to the tune of wireless connectivity to the Kindle store, giving you access to over 360,000 books and publications, and can hold over 200 books in memory. It weighs only 10.3 ounces and can be packed conveniently in your purse or briefcase.
The Kindle 2 is the newest of the basic Kindle readers. Backed by the powerful Amazon name, this is the best wireless reading device that is roughly1/3 of an inch thick and about the weight of a paperback book. You can get books delivered wirelessly without contracts, fees (other than the price of the book) and no need to find a Wi-Fi hotspot. You can even get books abroad. The Amazon Kindle 2 reads just like a book and holds up to 1,500 books. Read-to-Me technology lets your Kindle 2 read out loud to you.
The Amazon Kindle DX is a fantastic reader for the person who is going to be downloading and reading PDF files on his or her reader. Other readers need a PDF converter, but not the DX and some consider it the best wireless reading device. The DX has a larger screen than the Kindle 2, but is still slim and lightweight. You get all the same great features as the Kindle 2 as well, with the exception of being able to download books abroad.
When it comes to the Sony Ereader, you have several to choose from. The Touch, the Pocket Edition, and the PRS-505 are all on the roster of Sony readers. Each can connect to and download from your PC or Mac, and of course, download books and publications wirelessly, too.
The Touch uses touchscreen technology to make navigation easy. Turn pages with a finger swipe and take notes with the included stylus. Access to books and publications is through Sony’s ebookstore, along with access to over 500,000 public domain titles via Google. Carry up to 350 books on your Sony Touch Reader at a time.
The Sony Pocket Edition offers the same features as the Sony Touch, except you don’t get a touchscreen with the Pocket Edition. Instead, controls are located on the front of the unit. The display is slightly smaller, too, at five inches, making the Sony Pocket Edition truly portable and convenient.
The PRS-505 has a 160-book capacity with additional memory slots if you want to add to your electronic book collection. This reader can also act as a portable drive with its USB-based storage capability.
As you can see, both the Amazon and Sony readers have a lot to offer. It’s all about what you want and what works for you. Before you purchase an electronic reader, check both the Kindle and the Sony Reader out for yourself. You’ll find a reader that suits your style just perfectly!
This might be the battle of the century. Is the Amazon Kindle or the Sony Ereader the better book storage and wireless reading device? The truth is that they are both great, and it will be up to you to decide which is best. Let’s look at the details that will help you decide which you like better – the Sony Ereader or the Amazon Kindle.
Both the Amazon Kindle and the Sony Ereader come in different models, from smaller versions to larger sized readers that may even offer touch screen technology. The Amazon Kindle is the granddaddy of electronic readers, to be sure. But even though the Sony Ereader is newer on the scene, it’s got a lot going for it.
The Amazon Kindle comes in its first generation form, the Kindle 2 and the Kindle DX. The first generation Kindle offers reading convenience to the tune of wireless connectivity to the Kindle store, giving you access to over 360,000 books and publications, and can hold over 200 books in memory. It weighs only 10.3 ounces and can be packed conveniently in your purse or briefcase.
The Kindle 2 is the newest of the basic Kindle readers. Backed by the powerful Amazon name, this is the best wireless reading device that is roughly1/3 of an inch thick and about the weight of a paperback book. You can get books delivered wirelessly without contracts, fees (other than the price of the book) and no need to find a Wi-Fi hotspot. You can even get books abroad. The Amazon Kindle 2 reads just like a book and holds up to 1,500 books. Read-to-Me technology lets your Kindle 2 read out loud to you.
The Amazon Kindle DX is a fantastic reader for the person who is going to be downloading and reading PDF files on his or her reader. Other readers need a PDF converter, but not the DX and some consider it the best wireless reading device. The DX has a larger screen than the Kindle 2, but is still slim and lightweight. You get all the same great features as the Kindle 2 as well, with the exception of being able to download books abroad.
When it comes to the Sony Ereader, you have several to choose from. The Touch, the Pocket Edition, and the PRS-505 are all on the roster of Sony readers. Each can connect to and download from your PC or Mac, and of course, download books and publications wirelessly, too.
The Touch uses touchscreen technology to make navigation easy. Turn pages with a finger swipe and take notes with the included stylus. Access to books and publications is through Sony’s ebookstore, along with access to over 500,000 public domain titles via Google. Carry up to 350 books on your Sony Touch Reader at a time.
The Sony Pocket Edition offers the same features as the Sony Touch, except you don’t get a touchscreen with the Pocket Edition. Instead, controls are located on the front of the unit. The display is slightly smaller, too, at five inches, making the Sony Pocket Edition truly portable and convenient.
The PRS-505 has a 160-book capacity with additional memory slots if you want to add to your electronic book collection. This reader can also act as a portable drive with its USB-based storage capability.
As you can see, both the Amazon and Sony readers have a lot to offer. It’s all about what you want and what works for you. Before you purchase an electronic reader, check both the Kindle and the Sony Reader out for yourself. You’ll find a reader that suits your style just perfectly!
Kindle – The Best Electronic Reader?
Tim Pecunia asked:
When one mentions electronic book readers, Amazon Kindle immediately comes to mind. It is by far the best selling e-book reader, what few know is that there are many great alternatives to the Amazon Kindle. In this article, we will review the Sony Prs-505 and Irex Iliad, which are the greatest competitors for Amazon’s e-book reader.
Price – Among these three e-book readers, The Sony e-book reader, Prs-505 is has the cheapest price tag at close to $300 while the Irex Iliad is the most expensive at close to $700. The Amazon Kindle is priced at close to $400.
Screen Size – Although the sizes of these three e-book readers are about the same, the screen size are noticeably different. The Irex Iliad has the biggest screen size at 8.5″ whilst the Sony Prs-505′s is the smallest at just 6.9 inches. The Amazon Kindle has a screen size of 7.5 inches. I personally love a big screen and for all those who feel the same, the Irex Iliad is the way to go
Weight – The heaviest of all three e-book readers is the Irex Iliad, weight at 13.7 ounces. The Sony Prs-505 is the lightest at just 8.8 ounces.
Battery Life – When it comes to battery life, the Irex Iliad fared the worst with just 15 hours of continuous reading. The Sony e-book reader arguably has the longest battery life, where it can last up to 7500 page turns.
Design – I personally like the Sony Prs-505 e-book’s design the best. It has a sleek metallic casing that gives it a sleek and professional look. The Sony model comes in both black and silver. Both Amazon and Irex Iliad models have some plastic or synthetic rubber feel to it, which, in my opinion, makes them look like toys.
All in all for the average casual user, Sony Prs-505′s competitive pricing, sleek looks and portability, makes it the best pick among e-book readers. Amazon Kindle has a great selling point to as it is the only model among the three that has a free access to the Amazon.com bookstore. The Irex Iliad is the best pick for those who intend to get an e-book reader for professional use.
When one mentions electronic book readers, Amazon Kindle immediately comes to mind. It is by far the best selling e-book reader, what few know is that there are many great alternatives to the Amazon Kindle. In this article, we will review the Sony Prs-505 and Irex Iliad, which are the greatest competitors for Amazon’s e-book reader.
Price – Among these three e-book readers, The Sony e-book reader, Prs-505 is has the cheapest price tag at close to $300 while the Irex Iliad is the most expensive at close to $700. The Amazon Kindle is priced at close to $400.
Screen Size – Although the sizes of these three e-book readers are about the same, the screen size are noticeably different. The Irex Iliad has the biggest screen size at 8.5″ whilst the Sony Prs-505′s is the smallest at just 6.9 inches. The Amazon Kindle has a screen size of 7.5 inches. I personally love a big screen and for all those who feel the same, the Irex Iliad is the way to go
Weight – The heaviest of all three e-book readers is the Irex Iliad, weight at 13.7 ounces. The Sony Prs-505 is the lightest at just 8.8 ounces.
Battery Life – When it comes to battery life, the Irex Iliad fared the worst with just 15 hours of continuous reading. The Sony e-book reader arguably has the longest battery life, where it can last up to 7500 page turns.
Design – I personally like the Sony Prs-505 e-book’s design the best. It has a sleek metallic casing that gives it a sleek and professional look. The Sony model comes in both black and silver. Both Amazon and Irex Iliad models have some plastic or synthetic rubber feel to it, which, in my opinion, makes them look like toys.
All in all for the average casual user, Sony Prs-505′s competitive pricing, sleek looks and portability, makes it the best pick among e-book readers. Amazon Kindle has a great selling point to as it is the only model among the three that has a free access to the Amazon.com bookstore. The Irex Iliad is the best pick for those who intend to get an e-book reader for professional use.
Sony Reader Touch Edition Vs Kindle 2 – And the Winner Is?
John D. Emerson asked:
Sony and Amazon have 2 of the best quality ebook readers on the market today with the Sony Reader Touch Edition and the Amazon Kindle 2. Both are comparable in price, so it makes sense to compare the two and see who wins in a battle of the cool features. Here’s a full comparison.
Screen Display: Both the Sony Touch Edition and Kindle 2 have the “E-Ink” technology in their reading screens. This technology is all about anti-reflective properties and crystal clear text. You can read the text from extreme angles and in natural sunlight easier than pixel technology. Both models can increase the size of text easily.
Navigation of Pages: The Sony Reader Touch Edition is obviously a touch screen. So navigation of menus, pages and other actions is by touching the screen. Kindle 2 employs push button technology on the sides of the screen.
Most people’s first impression is that the touch screen is a better, more cutting edge technology. Is the touch screen appropriate for an ebook reader, though? You are after all holding the reader in different positions for hours on end. You turn the page by sliding your finger or thumb across the page, which could get annoying for fidgety readers.
Colors: The Sony Reader comes in 3 different colors while the Kindle 2 only comes in the basic white.
Battery Life: Both the Kindle 2 and the Reader Touch have extremely long battery lives. The E-Ink technologies draw very little power and you can still be turning pages on one charge up to 2 weeks later.
Wireless Capabilities: This is one of the big two differences between the Kindle 2 and the Touch Edition. The Kindle 2 has “WhisperNet” technology which allows for wireless navigation of the internet on the Kindle. You’ll need to hook up to a computer to download some new titles on the Sony Touch.
International Coverage: The Kindle 2 has wireless capabilities and 3G cellular service in over 100 countries. This means you can download more titles from on the go wherever there is internet, and if no internet is available, then you can use the 3G service.
The Sony Reader Touch doesn’t allow for wireless or 3G access to download new titles or other publications.
So who’s the winner? It is very close between the two devices, but the Sony Reader Touch Edition needs to catch up with just a few features that are lacking compared to the Kindle 2. The Amazon Kindle 2 has wireless capabilities and international coverage. The Kindle 2 is slightly cheaper, $249 vs. $300 for the Reader. The Kindle also has the “text-to-speech” feature so you can switch to listening to a book while in the car.
Sony and Amazon have 2 of the best quality ebook readers on the market today with the Sony Reader Touch Edition and the Amazon Kindle 2. Both are comparable in price, so it makes sense to compare the two and see who wins in a battle of the cool features. Here’s a full comparison.
Screen Display: Both the Sony Touch Edition and Kindle 2 have the “E-Ink” technology in their reading screens. This technology is all about anti-reflective properties and crystal clear text. You can read the text from extreme angles and in natural sunlight easier than pixel technology. Both models can increase the size of text easily.
Navigation of Pages: The Sony Reader Touch Edition is obviously a touch screen. So navigation of menus, pages and other actions is by touching the screen. Kindle 2 employs push button technology on the sides of the screen.
Most people’s first impression is that the touch screen is a better, more cutting edge technology. Is the touch screen appropriate for an ebook reader, though? You are after all holding the reader in different positions for hours on end. You turn the page by sliding your finger or thumb across the page, which could get annoying for fidgety readers.
Colors: The Sony Reader comes in 3 different colors while the Kindle 2 only comes in the basic white.
Battery Life: Both the Kindle 2 and the Reader Touch have extremely long battery lives. The E-Ink technologies draw very little power and you can still be turning pages on one charge up to 2 weeks later.
Wireless Capabilities: This is one of the big two differences between the Kindle 2 and the Touch Edition. The Kindle 2 has “WhisperNet” technology which allows for wireless navigation of the internet on the Kindle. You’ll need to hook up to a computer to download some new titles on the Sony Touch.
International Coverage: The Kindle 2 has wireless capabilities and 3G cellular service in over 100 countries. This means you can download more titles from on the go wherever there is internet, and if no internet is available, then you can use the 3G service.
The Sony Reader Touch doesn’t allow for wireless or 3G access to download new titles or other publications.
So who’s the winner? It is very close between the two devices, but the Sony Reader Touch Edition needs to catch up with just a few features that are lacking compared to the Kindle 2. The Amazon Kindle 2 has wireless capabilities and international coverage. The Kindle 2 is slightly cheaper, $249 vs. $300 for the Reader. The Kindle also has the “text-to-speech” feature so you can switch to listening to a book while in the car.
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