Sony Prs-505 Reader Is it better to use internal or external memory for an e-book reader?
I have 256MB internal memory in my Sony PRS-505. I also have a 1GB Memory Stick Pro Duo inside the device. Even after copying over my collection, I have a lot of free space available internally.
Is there a difference between using internal or external memory in terms of performance? Is there any other reason why I should use one over the other?
Internal memory is slightly faster and uses somewhat less power. I don't have a Sony ebook reader, but I find that keeping my current book on the device and my library on the memory card gives me the best of both worlds.
Sony Reader PRS-505 - The Unboxening
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EBooks are ordinary books produced on a digital format. You can download them and read them on your PC or laptop, but if you want to read them on the move or take them on holiday, you will need an eBook reader. Many manufacturers have jumped on the band wagon and are churning out these devices. It`s incredibly difficult to say for definite which is the best eBook reader, so I`m not going to waste your time or mine by trying to pin it down because, to be honest, they are all very similar and the differences can only be in the technicalities. The ones listed below are the best selling ones available at the minute.
In my opinion, the most important attributes that go to making a really good eBook reader are weight and portability, battery life, memory capacity, an easy to use interface that is simple to navigate, and a good screen. All of these have those qualities. Sony have two of the top selling eBook readers on the market. The PRS-300 SC is Silver in color and is incredibly lightweight and has a clear 5`` screen. There are 3 adjustable fonts to make reading even easier, and 512mb gives you the capacity to store up to 350 books at any one time. The second Sony is the more expensive PRS600BC/C. This black eBook reader benefits from having a 6`` touch screen facility and a virtual keypad. Again it has an internal memory of 512mb.
The Aluratek Libre eBook reader is not an instantly recognizable name, but is made by Dell, so you know it is good quality. It is one of the easiest to connect to a laptop or PC so you can constantly update your library and also download those timeless classic we love to read on vacation. A classy white color, this eBook reader is low in price but exceptional in quality.
The Kindle 2 made by Amazon, is generally reckoned to be one of the best eBook readers on the market, and the testimonials do make pretty impressive reading. The 6`` screen is very clear and the battery can last up to 2 weeks from one single charge, which is quite something. It can store a might 2Gb of data at any one time and supports all many different formats; including Kindle, AZW, MOBI, TXT and also the convertible formats such as Microsoft Word and PDF. It also has two innovative features that the competition have yet to latch onto; the text to speech facility and also the Whispernet wireless internet connectivity.
Last on our list is another Kindle, the DX latest generation. This comes with a whopping 9.7`` E-ink screen, making reading a doddle for those who need larger fonts than are normally available. The overall size is 10.4 x 7.2 x.4, which makes it small enough and light enough to carry around easily, although it is slightly heavier than the Kindle 2. This also has the addition of TRF in its convertible formats, which is no bad thing.
Technology is changing all the time, but it is hard to imagine what else can be brought to an eBook reader to further enhance your reading experience. Suffice to say, if you purchase any of the ones on our list, you will be using them for years to come.
