Amazon Kindle Verses Sony Reader – A Gadget Death Match
Aaron Espinoza asked:
For avid book readers and those who do lots of traveling, ebooks have become quite popular. You can always carry thousands of books without the hassle of heavy luggage. In the world of ebooks and readers, there are currently two prominent devices that exist. So, let us begin: Amazon Kindle vs. Sony Reader.
Amazon Kindle 2 has become more slick and sophisticated with its new look. The new version also offers a prolonged battery life, faster refresher screen and more friendly navigation controls, making it easier to switch pages. Amazon has surely done a lot of improvements from its original version Kindle 1 to the new Kindle 2 (and the newest Kindle DX).
The Sony Reader is obviously the biggest competitor of the Amazon Kindle. Sony introduced its e-book Reader on September 2006. It uses an electronic paper display which is viewable in direct sunlight, requires no power to sustain a static image and can be viewed in portrait or landscape orientation. Moreover, the Reader has versions of touch screen and non-touch screen design, a feature which is highly appreciated by its customers.
Now let us go to Amazon Kindle vs. Sony Reader – LCD Display. Comparing the screens of the 2 gadgets, Kindle 2 can show up to 16 shades of gray as opposed to Sony Reader which has only 8. One can see the difference in the fonts and displaying images. If you were to compare the 2 displays, fonts appear smoother on the Kindle than on the Sony Reader. Moreover, it has the choice of 6 font sizes as opposed to the Sony Reader which has only 4.
In terms of audio and speakers, the Sony Reader has a music player and JPEG viewer which the Amazon Kindle 2 doesn’t have. But the Kindle has speakers which the Sony Reader doesn’t have as well; The Amazon Kindle 2 has the text to speech feature that allows the device to read the book for you.
In downloading ebooks, you need the special ebook Library software for you to get books from the Sony store. This is very inconvenient for those who don’t have Windows PCs because the software only works with Windows. Using the eBook Library of the Reader, you can acquire certain contents of the books through it. You can even read the books that are stored in your Reader with your computer, a feature that only the Reader has.
Another major difference is wireless capability. The Kindle 2 doesn’t have Wi-Fi, however, it uses Sprint’s EVDO wireless data network to download ebooks. The Reader on the other hand does and uses a USB port to an Internet-enabled PC for connection. In addition, the Kindle has basic web browser that enables you access text-centric sites including Wikipedia and Google. This is one area that Kindle 2 dominates.
Amazon has redesigned its Kindle to meet the needs of its users. In this Amazon Kindle vs. Sony Reader review, one can see some of the major differences between the two ebook readers.
This review is meant to inform prospective buyers on the major differences between the two competing devices. As with any product, it is essential to review and evaluate each gadget to help you decide which suits your needs best. It really pays off to research first because it can save you a lot of resources and disappointments.
In conclusion, I must say that the Amazon Kindle is better than the Sony Reader. It has a more improved design and specs. So, in this Death Match: Amazon Kindle vs. Sony Reader, Amazon Kindle has truly thumped Sony Reader.
For avid book readers and those who do lots of traveling, ebooks have become quite popular. You can always carry thousands of books without the hassle of heavy luggage. In the world of ebooks and readers, there are currently two prominent devices that exist. So, let us begin: Amazon Kindle vs. Sony Reader.
Amazon Kindle 2 has become more slick and sophisticated with its new look. The new version also offers a prolonged battery life, faster refresher screen and more friendly navigation controls, making it easier to switch pages. Amazon has surely done a lot of improvements from its original version Kindle 1 to the new Kindle 2 (and the newest Kindle DX).
The Sony Reader is obviously the biggest competitor of the Amazon Kindle. Sony introduced its e-book Reader on September 2006. It uses an electronic paper display which is viewable in direct sunlight, requires no power to sustain a static image and can be viewed in portrait or landscape orientation. Moreover, the Reader has versions of touch screen and non-touch screen design, a feature which is highly appreciated by its customers.
Now let us go to Amazon Kindle vs. Sony Reader – LCD Display. Comparing the screens of the 2 gadgets, Kindle 2 can show up to 16 shades of gray as opposed to Sony Reader which has only 8. One can see the difference in the fonts and displaying images. If you were to compare the 2 displays, fonts appear smoother on the Kindle than on the Sony Reader. Moreover, it has the choice of 6 font sizes as opposed to the Sony Reader which has only 4.
In terms of audio and speakers, the Sony Reader has a music player and JPEG viewer which the Amazon Kindle 2 doesn’t have. But the Kindle has speakers which the Sony Reader doesn’t have as well; The Amazon Kindle 2 has the text to speech feature that allows the device to read the book for you.
In downloading ebooks, you need the special ebook Library software for you to get books from the Sony store. This is very inconvenient for those who don’t have Windows PCs because the software only works with Windows. Using the eBook Library of the Reader, you can acquire certain contents of the books through it. You can even read the books that are stored in your Reader with your computer, a feature that only the Reader has.
Another major difference is wireless capability. The Kindle 2 doesn’t have Wi-Fi, however, it uses Sprint’s EVDO wireless data network to download ebooks. The Reader on the other hand does and uses a USB port to an Internet-enabled PC for connection. In addition, the Kindle has basic web browser that enables you access text-centric sites including Wikipedia and Google. This is one area that Kindle 2 dominates.
Amazon has redesigned its Kindle to meet the needs of its users. In this Amazon Kindle vs. Sony Reader review, one can see some of the major differences between the two ebook readers.
This review is meant to inform prospective buyers on the major differences between the two competing devices. As with any product, it is essential to review and evaluate each gadget to help you decide which suits your needs best. It really pays off to research first because it can save you a lot of resources and disappointments.
In conclusion, I must say that the Amazon Kindle is better than the Sony Reader. It has a more improved design and specs. So, in this Death Match: Amazon Kindle vs. Sony Reader, Amazon Kindle has truly thumped Sony Reader.
Compare the Kindle 2 and Nook – What Are the Differences Between the Kindle 2 and Nook?
John D. Emerson asked:
Let’s compare two of the most popular ebook readers on the market, the Amazon Kindle 2 and the Barnes and Noble Nook. They are identical in price, so it makes sense to take a look at the differences between the two.
Wireless and 3G- Both the Kindle 2 and Nook offer wireless and 3G service. You can download new titles on the go if you have access to a wireless network. If not, then you can switch to the 3G cellular service to get your publications.
International Coverage- International compatibility, however, is only included with the Kindle 2. Coverage is in over 100 countries on 3G and the “Edge” networks.
Color Navigation Screen- The Nook has a color navigation screen, which is a touch screen below the display screen. You can browse your titles in full color, as well as use the touch keypad function here.
E-Ink Display Screens- Both the Kindle and Nook have the same E-Ink display screens. These are cutting edge technology and allow you to see the text, even at extreme angles and various bright lighting situations. The text has more resolution than the printed word and won’t hurt your eyes like a normal computer screen can.
Battery Life- With the Wi-Fi function on, both devices will use up battery life faster. It has been reported that the Kindle 2 has slightly longer battery life.
The Nook’s Lending Feature- The Nook allows the owner to lend their books to other people. The lending time is 2 weeks, at which time the “lender” of the book cannot use the title.
Text-To-Speech- The Kindle 2 has a text-to-speech function that can be switched on, and the device will read the text to you instead of display it. This is only available for the books and other publications that give permission to do this.
Android Software Platform on the Nook- The Nook has the new Google software called Android installed. The Android software is comparable to the iPhone software, in that applications can be developed and used on it. That means that many apps are going to be available on the Nook ebook reader.
Listen to Music- Both devices allow you to install mp3 files and listen to music while you read.
Both the Kindle 2 and Nook have PDF document readers.
So you can see that when you compare the Nook and Kindle 2, they are really quite similar.
Let’s compare two of the most popular ebook readers on the market, the Amazon Kindle 2 and the Barnes and Noble Nook. They are identical in price, so it makes sense to take a look at the differences between the two.
Wireless and 3G- Both the Kindle 2 and Nook offer wireless and 3G service. You can download new titles on the go if you have access to a wireless network. If not, then you can switch to the 3G cellular service to get your publications.
International Coverage- International compatibility, however, is only included with the Kindle 2. Coverage is in over 100 countries on 3G and the “Edge” networks.
Color Navigation Screen- The Nook has a color navigation screen, which is a touch screen below the display screen. You can browse your titles in full color, as well as use the touch keypad function here.
E-Ink Display Screens- Both the Kindle and Nook have the same E-Ink display screens. These are cutting edge technology and allow you to see the text, even at extreme angles and various bright lighting situations. The text has more resolution than the printed word and won’t hurt your eyes like a normal computer screen can.
Battery Life- With the Wi-Fi function on, both devices will use up battery life faster. It has been reported that the Kindle 2 has slightly longer battery life.
The Nook’s Lending Feature- The Nook allows the owner to lend their books to other people. The lending time is 2 weeks, at which time the “lender” of the book cannot use the title.
Text-To-Speech- The Kindle 2 has a text-to-speech function that can be switched on, and the device will read the text to you instead of display it. This is only available for the books and other publications that give permission to do this.
Android Software Platform on the Nook- The Nook has the new Google software called Android installed. The Android software is comparable to the iPhone software, in that applications can be developed and used on it. That means that many apps are going to be available on the Nook ebook reader.
Listen to Music- Both devices allow you to install mp3 files and listen to music while you read.
Both the Kindle 2 and Nook have PDF document readers.
So you can see that when you compare the Nook and Kindle 2, they are really quite similar.
Kindle 2 Text-to-speech Demonstration
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Amazon's Kindle 2 doing text-to-speech. Demo by Jeff Bezos. …
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