Comments on: Amazon Kindle vs. Sony Reader SMACKDOWN

By: Peter

Peter — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:18:02 +0000

CORRECTION to the Kindle: Just connect to the usb port of your computer and copy pdf's for free to your kindle. Fairly easy to read, too. With long battery life I love the Kindle and enjoy reading an every growing list of books. Why, it's replaced my watching itunes on my iphone. (watch out, Apple!)

By: Matthew

Matthew — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:19:06 +0000

Hi Tammy, As mentioned in the article, both ebook readers use the same display. They are both excellent for readability in direct sun, as are all e-ink book readers. Readers like smartphones and the iPad will be far worse outdoors in direct sun.

By: Tammy Gleason

Tammy Gleason — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:03:10 +0000

I have been reading e-books for about a year now in PDF format from all different websites that sell them. Just recently brought my netbook outside to enjoy the weather and could not read the screen due to glare. Which device works better outside and with glare. I read 3 or 4 books a week and so far find it easy to download to my computer and then transfer to the netbook. Any time I have down time, waiting at the doctor office, etc. I pull out a book. So I'm looking to choose a portable device I can use a lot.

By: Philip Schoewe

Philip Schoewe — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:36:36 +0000

I wish to know if self-published educational material can be easily loaded onto the SONY Reader, the Kindle2 and if there is a cost to either.

This is important to me.

Thank you.

Philip G. Schoewe President Real Estate Eduacators Assocation

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:53:57 +0000

I tried and returned a Kindle2–didn’t enjoy reading grey on grey. I have the Kindle app on my iPhone but don’t like to burn precious battery juice ‘just reading.’ I have the Kindle reader on my PC so I can continue reading the two books I bought on my laptop. I also have the Sony reader on my Mac. Big feature of Amazon is giving you a very large sample to read to help you decide if you want to buy the book or not. Sony doesn’t offer this. I think Laura is right about Apple’s ‘iSlate’ or more likely name ‘iPad’. If it uses a similar OS to the iPhone and retains the Kindle app, then it will rule the e-reader universe for sure, even at triple or quadruple the cost of the other readers, because it will also be in color, have a browser, email, Skype, drawing apps, play HD movies rented from iTunes, etc. etc.

By: Sandra_P

Sandra_P — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:56:39 +0000

Thanks for your help... I called Sony Canada and they believe it will be available in February.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:52:04 +0000

Hi Sandra–Your best bet will be to contact Chapters and ask what e-book readers they support. I don’t know how to tell what Sony sells in Canada, but you can google “Sony Daily Edition” for retailers.

By: Sandra_P

Sandra_P — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:09:48 +0000

Is the Sony daily edition available in Canada? Its not on the web site. Or I am missing something. Chapters is a book store with e-books… http://www.chapters.ca and offers e-books through http://www.kobobooks.com thanks for helping

By: Matthew

Matthew — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:52:14 +0000

Hi Sandra,

Sony has already released a large-format reader called the Sony Daily Edition. I'm not sure what "Chapters" refers to--do you have a website URL you can post?

By: Sandra_P

Sandra_P — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:24:37 +0000

Silly question(s) I think… I am really interested in both these products, and am not good at reading between the lines. My sole reason for wanting one of these devises is to cut down on the amount of books I have around my house, as it is not uncommon for me to read 2 books a week, and well that’s a lot of paper around the house. If I get the Reader can I download e books from Chapters? I understand the Kindle is just for Amazon… and that Sony does have its own store… but if I get the Sony can I download from chapters as well. Also… any idea if Sony is going to come out with a larger screen like the Kindle did? I am attempting my own research before I present to my husband for his opinion and advice.