Comments on: Amazon Kindle vs. Sony Reader SMACKDOWN

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.

By: Laura Moncur

Laura Moncur — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:37:40 +0000

Hailey,

There are a lot of rumors flying around, it's true. All I'm saying is that it's a good idea to delay any purchases until we know the whole story.

Heck, I even put off a laptop purchase just in case this new Apple device is that expensive.

Laura

By: Hailey

Hailey — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:21:46 +0000

@Laura,

The highly anticipated 'iSlate' which Apple will announced at the end of the month is predicted to cost around $1000 US. Not worth it if all you need is an eReader. It's predicted to be a hybrid of an eReader and iPhone.

Hailey

By: Laura Moncur

Laura Moncur — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:05:16 +0000

Dear Lisa,

RETURN YOUR SONY READER NOW!!

Apple is coming out with a new tablet that will eat both the Sony and the Kindle for breakfast. You'll need to wait three months, but it will be worth it.

Laura