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Sony Prs-505 Vs Kindle 2

Kindle 2 vs. Sony PRS-505?

I was about to buy the kindle 2, but then I heard about how they could take books back anytime they wanted. I then turned to the sony PRS-505. The sony is about $40 less than the kindle. I dont need the wireless whispernet technology the kindle 2 has to offer, but it would have been nice to have. In the sony book store books cost more than they do in the kinle store, but with the kindle you are limited to only kindle 2 ebooks. I like that i get to save the $40 with the sony.... but which one should I get? Sony PRS-505 or the Kindle 2?

Recently, Amazon take back the Kindle books "1984" and "Animal Farm" just because they are pirate version. The publisher indeed doesn't have the right to publish the book. So personally I think it is quite reasonable for them to take the book back and issue a refund back to the book buyers.

I'm a Kindle 2 owner. I don't think Amazon can take any book back if there aren't any good reasons. I personally have bought over 20 Kindle books, and a number of my friends also have the Kindle, but we haven't met such a problem so far... I'll say it is just some exceptional case.

Back to the choice, I'll say you should definitely go for the Kindle as it has so much benefits over the Sony Reader. Here is a comparison of it with the latest model of the Sony Reader (actually the previous model PRS-505 is quite similar to this latest model):

http://www.speedreaderxreview.com/kindle-2-0-vs-sony-reader-prs-700bc-comparison

The advantage of the Kindle over Sony Reader include free wireless access, more content support, and the text-to-speech function. Yes, Amazon is the only provider for Kindle books, but they are also a very strong provider. It is now providing over 320,000 books, and the number of books is kept on increasing (I remember there were only 270,000 Kindle books when I bought my Kindle a few months ago). On the other hand, I've heard that some owners of the Sony Reader find difficult in finding books they want, as there are less books available for it...

I like the text-to-speech function especially, because I can "read" books without even holding or looking at the Kindle. Now I like to use this function when I've myself busy on some boring things, say when I'm on the step machine or doing some housework...

So my opinion is that the $40 extra definitely worth, as you are get more from the Kindle. And I remember I read this review when I decide to buy the Kindle 2:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Freview%2FR2DUM7S4XW06QN%3Fie%3DUTF8%26ASIN%3DB00154JDAI%26nodeID%3D%26ref%255F%3Dcm%255Fcr%255Fpr%255Fcmt&tag=moreinfo-po-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

Hope it helps.

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The Amazon Kindle 2 and the Sony Reader PRS-700 are two of the hottest ebook readers to hit the market in the past 12 months, bringing reading pleasure to an entirely new level. For those who are new to ebook reading devices and are interested in getting one, here's a comparison of the Amazon Kindle 2 vs. Sony Reader and how they match up against each other.

Price
The price of any gadget is a big factor for many individuals especially for first-time buyers. The Amazon Kindle 2 is currently priced at $359, while the Sony Reader is currently pegged at $399, making the Kindle 2 cheaper by $40.

Size and Weight
The size and weight of these gadgets don't really give one distinct advantage over the other. The Sony Reader PRS-700 weighs around 10 oz., the Kindle 2 just slightly over that. The Sony Reader is a bit wider and thicker, while the Kindle is a couple inches longer. In any case, both are very convenient to carry around.

Display
The two reading devices both use e-ink technology which creates a display that is very similar to text on paper, eliminating eye strain, and providing an easy read with crisp, clear text and images. The Amazon Kindle 2009 however, is now enhanced with 16 shades of gray, while the Sony Reader has an 8-level gray scale.

Wireless Capabilities
Here is a category where the Sony Reader is clearly bested by the Kindle. The Amazon Kindle 2nd generation makes use of the Whispernet technology, providing free wireless coverage in the US via Sprint's 3G high-speed network. Kindle users can gain access to over 240,000 book titles, magazines, newspapers, and even blogs. By just choosing the reading content of choice and paying for it, the book or magazine will be downloaded to the Kindle anytime, anywhere within minutes! The Sony Reader PRS-700 on the other hand, still lacks this wireless capability, and with only less than 100,000 books to choose from, it does not even come close to the breadth of content that the Kindle offers.

Formats Supported
Both electronic book readers support most commonly used formats such as TXT, MP3, JPEG, GIF, PNG, and BMP, plus some formats unique to each device. The Sony Reader however, supports PDF while the Kindle 2 does not – not directly, anyway. PDFs still need to be emailed to Kindle's support desk to be converted for viewing on the Kindle and Amazon has gives an advance notice that "some complex PDF files may not format correctly" on the Kindle.

Storage Capacity
In this feature, the Sony Reader gains the clear upper hand. True, the Amazon Kindle 2 has 2G of internal memory of which 1.4g is available for content and can hold up to 1,500 books, but it no longer supports external memory cards. While the Sony Reader's 256mb internal memory may seem like peanuts compared to the Kindle, the main advantage actually lies in the Sony's ability to support up to 16G of external memory. Now that's a great benefit not only when it comes to holding thousands of content should one need it, but also for managing files into different memory cards.

Battery Life and Charge Time
The two ebook readers have the same capacity when it comes to battery life. On a fully charged Kindle 2 or Sony Reader, one can read straight for two weeks without needing a recharge. The only difference is that if the Kindle 2 is used with the wireless turned on, the battery capacity is reduced to just four days. Charging time for both readers is four hours via USB, or two hours using an AC wall charger.

The Bottom Line 2009 Comparison of the Amazon Kindle 2 vs Sony eBook Reader:

Although it's not a total knock out for the Kindle over the Sony Reader, it's close! The Amazon Kindle 2 remains the better ebook reader hands-down. The price, breadth of content, wireless capabilities, and overall design improvements of the Amazon Kindle 2nd generation makes it a clear winner over the Sony Reader 700.

Get the full Amazon Kindle 2 review here and take the video tour to see just how cool this handheld ebook reader is!

Watch the full video comparison of the Amazon Kindle 2 vs. Sony Reader here.

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