Sony Digital Reader Touch Edition
In August 2009 Sony introduced the Sony Reader Touch Edition (PRS600BC) to their line of ebook readers. The touch edition is the comparable version to the Amazon Kindle 2 that Amazon.com makes. As far as size and proportions, the Sony Reader and Kindle 2 are similar. Both are about the size of a paperback book and as thin as most magazines and both weigh in at an impressively light 10oz. They both have a 6 inch display screen, measured diagonally and both utilize E Ink technology to create a paper-like display with no backlighting which reduces glare and eye strain. Both have high resolution and contrast for clear, crisp images.
One of the main differences between the two is the touch screen of the Sony Reader. This allows for ease, swiping of the finger to turn pages while reading. Using the stylus with the touch screen allows for freehand note taking, highlighting of text, and zoom features. If preferred, you can also use the full touch screen keyboard to take notes. The Kindle 2 has a full keyboard built in the device that is not touch screen for note taking.
Another difference is that the Sony Reader supports multiple digital media formats including ePub and Adode PDF which gives it a wider range of media it can support. Through Google Books, you can access over 1 million free public domain titles. Also, this technology allows you to borrow eBooks from most libraries if they are set up for that, as well as access multiple eBook stores on the internet. This gives a wider range of where you can purchase books from rather than the Kindle 2 where you can only get ebooks from Amazon.com.
The Sony Reader Touch edition holds up to 350 books (512MB internal memory) which is less than the Kindle 2, which can hold up to 1500 books, but still probably more than adequate for most people’s needs. The Sony Reader also has the ability to add expandable memory up to 16GB, if wanted, which would substantially expand the storage capacity. The battery life of the Sony Reader is an impressive two weeks, about 7,500 page turns, which is longer than the Kindle 2’s at 4 days if the wireless is on. The Sony Reader has 5 levels of text size compared to the Kindle’s 6 levels. Both have audio player for listening to music, built-in dictionaries, and picture viewer capabilities.
The Sony Reader is compatible with Macs and PCs, connecting via a USB port for downloads over the internet. A big selling feature for the Amazon Kindle family is the wireless delivery via the Whispernet and 3G wireless network for downloading on the go. Some other perks of the Kindle that the Sony Reader doesn’t have are the read-to-me feature and access directly from the reader to the internet for basic search and Wikipedia.
Overall, the Sony Reader Touch edition doesn’t have the bells and whistles of the Amazon Kindle 2 in comparison, but does have some nice features that the Kindle doesn’t, mainly the touch screen and formatting that allows for access to books in more locations. If the main use of your ebook reader is reading books and you want access to free books, then the Sony Reader Touch edition is a good choice. If you like getting downloads on the go, having internet access from your reader, want read-to-me function, and don’t mind only being able to get downloads from Amazon.com, then the Amazon Kindle 2 is probably your better choice.
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Amazon Kindle
We all know how great the Amazon Kindle and Amazon Kindle DX are. For any bookworm out there, life wouldn’t be the same without your electronic book reader. Amazon.com announced recently the addition of a new member to the Kindle family. Taking into account that probably one of the most used times for the Kindle is traveling, Amazon.com has now made a Kindle with U.S. as well as international wireless service.
Now you can download from pretty much anywhere in the world with the new Amazon Kindle US and International Wireless Reading Device. The new Kindle utilizes GSM technology along with the 3G Whispernet to now provide wireless downloads in over 100 countries. You can be on that long trip overseas and still get your daily home newspaper, magazine subscriptions, and your favorite blog posts sent right to your Kindle.
The new Amazon Kindle US and International Wireless Reading Device is otherwise similar to the Amazon Kindle with all of the bells and whistles of the Amazon Kindle. Still as thin as a magazine with the dimensions of a paperpack book, ergonomic design, 1,500 book capacity with downloads in under 60 seconds, paper-like screen with E-ink technology to simulate the look of real paper and no backlighting to cause eye strain, long battery life, full keyboard, and read-to-me technology, it’s the same old Kindle just now more worldly.
The new Amazon Kindle US and International Wireless Reading Device will be made available on October 19, 2009 for the price of $279. The other important news is that Amazon.com can now ship the new Amazon Kindle to other countries outside the U.S. which is a change from previous when shipping was only available within the U.S.
For all those intenationally traveling business people or for those lucky travelers getting those extended vacations overseas, you never have to be left without your newest book, newspaper, or magazine. Never need to visit the bookstand at the airport again.
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Amazon Kindle DX
Prepare to alter the process of reading forever! With the release of the Amazon Kindle and Amazon Kindle DX electronic book readers, Amazon.Com is doing just that.
Amazon.Com released the first model Kindle in November, 2007 and it was instantly loved by the book-reading public. The second model Amazon Kindle was released in February, 2009 and the eagerly anticipated Amazon Kindle DX in June, 2009.
So, what’s the difference concerning the two models? The Amazon Kindle is the tinier model with a six inch display screen. The Kindle light weight at an impressive 10.2 ounces, has 2GB internal storage space letting it hold 1,500 books, and is just about the size of a paperback and the thickness of a magazine. The Amazon Kindle DX is the Kindle’s larger sibling with a 9.7 inch display screen, 4GB internal storage space letting it hold 3,500 books, with the dimensions of a magazine, and an internal PDF reader that the Kindle does not have.
What is similar in both Kindles is the underlying notion that Amazon.Com hoped for when crafting them. To have the reader lose them self in the novel and not notice what they heald in their hands while reading it. Amazon.Com has succeeded well in accomplishing this. Likely the most noteworthy area is the display itself. Both Kindles utilize an E Ink� electronic paper display with high resolution and 16-level gray scale to provide the appearance of printed paper. The display lacks glare or backlight to give strain to the reader’s eyes. This along with the ergonomic design, easy to use buttons, and low weight combine to make the reading experience more enjoyable.
An additional great feature shared by the Amazon Kindle and Amazon Kindle DX is the free Whispernet wireless technology that is a from the Sprint 3G high-speed network that is used for downloading. Therefore the Kindle does not requires a computer or internet connection to get into the Kindle Store. Because of the quickness of the 3G network, books also download in less than 60 seconds. This technology also grants automatic downloads of magazines, newspapers, and blogs on the run do to the extended nationwide coverage of the Sprint 3G network. The best thing about this is that this is entirely free when you buy the Amazon Kindle or Amazon Kindle DX.
New extras that Amazon.Com has installed in both the Kindle and Kindle DX include a read-to-me function which allows you to have your Kindle read out loud your favorite book, magazine, newspaper, or blog to you; capability to bookmark and place annotations using the complete QWERTY keyboard, a preinstalled dictionary, preinstalled free access to Wikipedia.Org, access to Audible.Com to download audio books, a basic web browser for searching the web, a library back-up of all owned books at Amazon.Com, and a mp3 player inside letting you to hear your music while reading.
Is the Amazon Kindle and Amazon Kindle DX suitable for everyone? No, with a just lowered cost of $299 for the Kindle and a robust $489 for the Kindle DX, the Kindle family is really only for the dedicated reader that is weary of making multiple journeys to the library or having a library of their own at their house. With top-sellers and new releases only $9.99 per download, for these people the Kindle is well worth the money. For the infrequent reader however, the cost may not be justifiable.
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Amazon Kindle
Prepare to change the way you read forever! With your new electronic book reader, that’s going to happen. Gone are the days of multiple trips to the library or bookstore. Gone are the days of having a library in your house. Now you can read as much as you want and not have books taking up all the space in your house. Not to mention access to newspaper and magazine subscriptions all in one spot. Just think about all the trees you could be saving right now.
So, what are electronic book readers? Well, along with being the coolest thing ever, they are specialized devices that utilize electronic paper displays to view electronic books. Electronic books, or ebooks, are the digital equivalent of a conventional printed book. Electronic books can also be read on most computers and some smart phones.
So why should you get one? Well, for starters, they are comfortable and easy to use. Most are about the size of a paperback book and as thick as a magazine so they are lightweight, portable, and are very ergonomic to hold in your hand even for long periods of time. Electronic book readers can hold over a thousand books, and some over three thousand. Books are easy to downloaded onto the ebook readers and usually cost less than their printed equivalent. The devices also come loaded with features such as dictionaries, full keyboards for taking notes, access to the internet, and some even have the ability to read your book aloud to you. Other cool features include access to newspaper and magazine subscriptions downloaded right to your ebook reader automatically. It’s easier than training the dog to get your newspaper each morning, for sure.
That’s all great, but I’ll be reading from a computer screen, who wants that? Not so fast. Electronic book readers aren’t just a computer screen. The displays they use are specially made to enhance the reading experience and make you feel like your reading an actual book. They do this by using an electronic paper display that has high resolution and 16-level gray scale to give the look of a printed book. They also don’t use back light like your computer screen does which can cause glare and eye strain. This allows you to read for hours, comfortably, and with no ill effects.
So, is an electronic book reader for me? You bet! If you’re even a causal reader, you’ll love your ebook reader because it is so much easier and convenient than regular books along with the access to newspapers and magazines. For the bookworms out there, you’ll have died and gone to heaven. Think about all you’ll save on the cost of books or trips to the library. Now you can easily download as many books as you want, without needing a separate room to store them, and always have them right there to read again whenever you want. Really, the question isn’t is an ebook reader for me, it’s which one is the right one for me!
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I want to buy a kindle and I am trying to find out as much about it as possable.
There’s no touch screen, but that’s actually a good thing. Once you see the screen in real life, you’ll understand why you wouldn’t want to be rubbing your finger on it. I avoid touching it at all, and carefully wipe off any dust.
It has a keyboard (good for notes, but not extensive typing) and a navigation wheel. It doesn’t take long to get used to, and it works well.
I love my Kindle, so I definitely recommend it. 
I love reading and I’m thinking of buying the Sony ebook reader (the touch screen) one. But I’m only here in the US until the 27th and I’ll be going back to New Zealand then. Can I use it outside the US? Will I still be able to buy books from Google? Bust most importantly, will it worth it to buy it? I have an Ipod touch as well. Maybe I should just stick to my Ipod touch?
Will be waiting for your answers. Thanks, guys!
Yes, you can use Sony Reader outside the US. It can work without problem. Don’t read too much with ipod touch, the screen is too small and it has backlit, so it will harm our eyes if we read too much with it. Just imagine we reading through books with computer screen, it is definitely not good for our eyes.
Not sure if it helps, but I love my Kindle 2 very much. Between the Kindle and the Sony Reader, I’ll suggest you to go for the Kindle instead of Sony. The Kindle is better because it has free wireless and text-to-speech function. There are more ebooks you can find available for the Kindle, and books on the Kindle are quite a lot cheaper too. There are some good comparison between them here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Freview%2FR3ULAFVHBGYVQP%3Fie%3DUTF8%26ref%255F%3Dcm%255Fcr%255Frdp%255Fperm&tag=moreinfo-po-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957
http://www.speedreaderxreview.com/kindle-2-0-vs-sony-reader-prs-700bc-comparison
And in case you don’t know, Amazon has recently put a price slash on the Kindle 2, and it adds in international wireless access and native PDF support… So take the chance if you want it.
Hope it helps
I have a lot of items saved as word documents and will be getting an e-reader soon. I need to find a free program that will convert word documents to e books for my personal use. Please Help!
you can use mobipocket, its fast, has good features and best of all its free. Go the the link below for more info and download:
http://www.mobipocket.com/en/downloadSoft/ProductDetailsCreator.asp
I live in Canada and I have an ebook device (EBW-1150) whose adapter has the following characteristics: INPUT: 120 VAC 60 HZ 18 W OUTPUT: 12VDC 1000mA.
For the period of my staying in Europe I’ll have to recharge my ebook and I bought an adapter/transformer with the following characteristics: Converts 220/240V to 110/120V; 50-1600 WATTS. It has a warning on it: Do not use with electronic circuitry (i.e., computers, fax, TV, VCR, Battery Rechargers and Stereos).
The question is: will it work properly? I am concerned about the WATTS and the AMPERES, not about the VOLTS. Do you suggest I should rather buy a voltage converter on which it is written 50 W (instead of 50-1600)? What happens if I use the 50-1600 W converter?
The problem is not the watts, that’s fine. The problem is the warning not to use it with electronic circuits. Your ebook is an electronic device with electronic circuits, very similar to a computer. I’d find a voltage converter that can be used with electronics.
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Kindle DX: Amazon’s New Addition To The Kindle Family
Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines
Carry Your Library: Holds up to 3,500 books, periodicals, and documents
Beautiful Large Display: 9.7″ diagonal e-ink screen reads like real paper; boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and sharp images
Auto-Rotating Screen: Display auto-rotates from portrait to landscape as you turn the device so you can view full-width maps, graphs, tables, and Web pages
Built-In PDF Reader: Native PDF support allows you to carry and read all of your personal and professional documents on the go
Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle DX, anytime, anywhere; no monthly fees, no annual contracts, and no hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots
Books In Under 60 Seconds: You get free wireless delivery of books in less than 60 seconds; no PC required
Long Battery Life: Read for days without recharging
Read-to-Me: With the text-to-speech feature, Kindle DX can read newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books out loud to you, unless the book’s rights holder made the feature unavailable
Big Selection, Low Prices: Over 275,000 books; New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases are only $9.99, unless marked otherwise
More Than Books: U.S. and international newspapers including the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, magazines including The New Yorker and Time, plus popular blogs, all auto-delivered wirelessly
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