Amazon Kindle vs Sony Reader
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HERE'S WHAT I THINK
The Kindle Wireless Reading Device
I like the features of the Kindle and its huge selection of books, magazines, and blogs, and think it's a better choice.
But I'm fair and I believe in free speech, so I want to know what you think.
So, which is it, the Kindle or the Sony? Let the debate begin!
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Five Reasons I Love the Kindle Wireless Reader - No, Make that SIX Reasons!
There are more, but here are the highlights.
- No monthly service fee. Buy what you want, when you want.
- True portability. No computer required, no "hotspot" required. Got cell service? Got Kindle service.
- Adjustable font size for my middle-aged eyes.
- The Kindle proves that beauty is more than skin deep. Ugly device? There's beauty in the book.
- It's lightweight and portable, a library in my pocket or purse. What's not to love about that!
- NEW! Bonus Reason #6: The new and improved Kindle 2, available now
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Kindle in the Spotlight
Ta-da! It's the NEW Kindle 2!
Kindle: Amazon's 6" Wireless Reading Device (Latest Generation)
Amazon Price: $299.00 (as of 07/10/2009)
This is it. The original was good, but the Kindle 2 is even better with a longer battery life and storage for even more books, which you can choose from the 230,000+ titles available. Don't forget the newspapers, magazines, and blogs that you can receive automatically via Amazon's WhisperNet, with expanded coverage into all 50 states. The new Kindle 2 will even read to you!
If you're on the go, or if you just want a lightweight convenient way to read books, magazines, newspapers, blogs, even your own documents, get a Kindle. On a boat or on a train, in a car or on a plane. . . take along your Kindle wireless ebook reading device from Amazon.com.
Kindle DX: The Big Screen Kindle
The reasons to choose Kindle keep growing, this time beyond the 6-inch Kindle screen to the
Kindle DX: Amazon's 9.7-inch
Large Screen Reader.
See it HERE.
Another reason to choose Kindle: Read Kindle on your iPhone or iPod Touch - FREE!
Apple Meets Kindle, Introduced by Whispersync
What do we mean by synchronize? Let's say you're reading War and Peace on your Kindle and you stop at page 400 to run an errand. Say you're now standing in a long line at the post office with nothing to do but wait. You could read, but you forgot to bring your Kindle. (Don't you hate it when that happens?) Hold on! You have your iPhone with you (or your iPod Touch) and your i-device has the Amazon Kindle app. Open to War and Peace, page 400, and read on. Now, say you read to page 405, mailed your package, then hustled back home. You settle back into your comfy reading chair and pick up your Kindle to read again, open War and Peace and page 405 is waiting for you. Simply pick right up where you left off. Ah, the wonders of Kindle and Whispersync!
Find out more about the Amazon Kindle app for iPhone and iPod Touch here.
Apple iPod touch 16 GB (2nd Generation) LATEST MODEL
Amazon Price: $274.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
- This player is the iPod touch, not the Apple iPhone
- 16 GB capacity for 3,500 songs, 10,000 photos, or 20 hours of video
- Up to 36 hours of music playback or 6 hours of video playback when fully charged
- 3.5-inch widescreen multi-touch display with 480-by-320-pixel resolution
- Supported audio formats: AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV; supported video formats: H.264, MPEG-4; supported image file types: JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG
Sync books from your Kindle with your iPod Touch using the free application from the Apple app store. See how it works here.
HELP ME PROVE MY POINT
If you like the Kindle better, add another link (proof!) that helps me make my case
Kindle: Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device
It just doesn't get any better than this!2 points
Bestselling Kindle Edition Books
Well over 230,000 titles and growing every day!1 point
The New Kindle 2 from Amazon.com
Are you ready? It's here! Rumors have been runnin more...1 point
I Squidoo, Do You?: The Kindle Store: Susan52 on Squidoo
Another reason to choose Kindle: My blog, the Kind more...1 point
Kindle Wireless Reading Device from Amazon
Lighter than a paperback, more powerful than WiFi, more...0 points
Kindle Edition Newspapers
New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Po more...0 points
Kindle Edition Magazines
Time, Reader's Digests, Forbes, Slate and more.0 points
Blogs You Can Read on Your Kindle
300+ popular blogs and counting, from The Onion to more...0 points
My Amazon Kindle Review
Why everyone needs a Kindle!0 points
Seth Godin's Books - Kindle Edition
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Amazon Releases New Kindle 2
Amazon announces the Kindle 2 - the latest generat more...0 points
Kindle 2 Covers, Cases, Skins and Accessories
What a huge selection of Kindle 2 accessories! Whe more...0 points
Kindle 2: Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device (Latest Generation): Kindle Store
Get your genuine Amazon Kindle wireless ebook read more...0 points
Find a Gently Used First Generation Kindle Here
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Amazon Kindle 2 vs. Sony Reader Face-Off - PC World
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Did we mention the 240,000+ titles to choose from for Kindle?
Scratch that. Make it 275,000+
Scratch that.
Make it 300,000+ and still growing!
Visit the Kindle store.
It's the Sony PRS 700 Reader Digital Book Portable eBook Reader
n the spirit of the debate, here are the two models of Sony electronic book reader. Take a look, compare, then decide. Will it be Sony or Kindle?
Sony Reader Digital Book with touch screen - PRS700BC
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
- displays eBooks purchased at the eBook Store from Sony%uFFFD
- displays Adobe%uFFFD PDFs, plus TXT, RTF, and Microsoft%uFFFD Word files
- plays MP3 and AAC files (protected files not supported)
- 420MB internal memory
- memory slot holds an SD Memory Card (up to 2GB capacity) and Memory Stick%uFFFD Duo media (up to 8GB capacity)
The Sony PRS 505 Portable E-Book Reader
The older model Sony electronic book reader. Still a worthy competitor.
Sony PRS-505 Portable Digital e-Reader System (Silver)
Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 07/10/2009)
- displays eBooks purchased from the CONNECT eBook online store
- displays Adobe® PDFs, plus TXT, RTF, BMP, JPEG, GIF, PNG and Microsoft® Word files
- plays MP3 and AAC files (protected files not supported)
- internal 192MB memory
- memory slot holds an SD Memory Card (up to 2GB capacity) and Memory Stick® Duo media (up to 8GB capacity)
DISPROVE MY POINT (fine, be that way)
Disagree? Put your money where your mouth is and show us why you prefer the Sony eBook Reader.
Post links that point out why you think I'm wrong. I'll even get you started.
Sony EBook Readers
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Sony Reader - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sony's bookstore just got bigger by 500,000 titles, reader gets price cut - Gadgetell
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YOUR TURN!
The evidence has been presented. What's your verdict?
I choose the Amazon Kindle over the Sony Reader. How about you?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byYou're right! I choose Kindle, too.
I choose Kindle says:
I just ordered a refurbished Kindle through Amazon.com and paid $30.00 less than the $359.00 I'd have to pay if I wanted to wait 8 to 12 weeks. And I sure wouldn't pay what others are wanting on Amazon and Ebay. I opted for free shipping and probably won't have it until after Christmas - it wasn't a gift. Since I haven't had a chance to actually look at and hold either item, just from reading everything about each one, I'd have to go with the Kindle because of all the options it offers while it sounds like the Sony is just a basic book reader. It looks like most everyone who's voting for the Sony lives outside the US and has no access to whispernet.
Posted December 22, 2008
TheGreenerMe says:
I'd get the Kindle just because I haven't heard much about the Sony Reader yet. Though with the Kindle being constantly sold out, I might consider the Reader if it doesn't get restocked soon!
Posted December 06, 2008
Chuck says:
I own both. I think that the kindle has more functionality. In addition to the internet connection, the kindle allows you to highlight and add notes --which for me is more important than the internet connection. The Sony is a better device. It is more durable, has a better design, and feels like a higher quality device. If the sony had the ability to highlight, I would drop the kindle without hesitation, until then my sony is sitting in a drawer.
Posted June 10, 2008
MobyD says:
If I had the bucks for an ebook reader, I'd go with the Kindle. It works off Sprint's EV-DO network, so if you have Sprint service in your area, you can get stuff with the Kindle (check www.sprint.com and choose Coverage or check coverage on Amazon's Kinle product page). It's great that Amazon is picking up the connect charges so there's no hidden cost for downloading content. I also like that Amazon, unlike Sony, is an American company, although I didn't see anything on Amazon indicating where the Kindle is manufactured. If I had a Kindle, I'd probably be a frequent user of Wikipedia, and would use it to read the newspapers and magazines available on it.
Posted February 21, 2008
Christine says:
I actually own both of them. The Kindle is more like a book, so it appeals to the book lover and Amazon-addict in me. On the other hand, lots of titles are available in e-book format, but not Kindle versions...yet. In a few short months, I'll be using the Kindle exclusively.
Posted February 13, 2008
No way, Monkeybrain! It's Sony all the way.
stayfit4life says:
I own the Sony PRS505 and I love it. Having wireless connectivity is not an issue for me as I am always close to a PC. The only thing missing from the Sony is a search function.
Posted July 03, 2009
Chris says:
I suppose the Kindle is fine if all you want is to buy books from Amazon, but the Sony supports more formats, including pdf, which is the format for pretty much anything you'll find using google scholar, for example.
Posted February 27, 2009
Lorie says:
The Kindle design drives me crazy. Every time I pick the Kindle up, I turn the page by mistake with my left hand. There is no way to pick it up. Can't use the Kindle just for that reason. I kept losing my place.
Posted January 27, 2009
Marilyn says:
The Sony. The connecting and downloading are not an issue with me. I like it because I can view the choices in color and I sometimes am drawn to read a description of a book, by it's cover. I just keep plenty of reading material on my Sony. I've seen the Kindle and the buttons seem clumsy. I choose the Sony!
Posted November 01, 2008
JJ says:
This is probably one of the hardest decisions I have had to Make in a long time, If price were equal I think I would go with the Kindle, However whispernet does not interest me, The fact that the Sony is PC only tends to be annoying, But I believe Sony has a good device, As soon as their prices on books and availability of content equals the rest of the Market, There will be a level Playing field, Plus the Kindle is just so UGLY!!!
Posted July 03, 2008
Manoj says:
The controls are better in Reader. Since I'm out of US, Kindle's wireless means nothing to me as of now. Sony's design is so much better to look at and feel.
Posted July 01, 2008
Nick says:
Kindle is at least a 100$ more expensive than the Sony Reader (you can also try eBay and save more). Also, for all the other countries in the world, besides U.S. the Kindle is practically useless (no whispernet, no books). I live in Greece (Europe) and the Sony Reader has proven to be a very wise choice.
Posted May 21, 2008
Catire says:
Both have the same features as far as im concerned ( i dont live in the US so no Wispernet for me ) so in the end i chose the Sony reader because of its design and price ($100 cheaper ). The kindle's page turn buttons look like they might be a pain because you would click em by mistake all the time.
Posted April 17, 2008
Gwyn Evans says:
Well, I went with the Sony as the Kindle, or more specifically, the Kindle's wireless connectivity's not available where I live. That's the only thing that the Kindle has going for it over & above the Sony & if it were an option, I'd have to think really hard if it was worth the $120+ it'd cost!
Posted April 14, 2008
Hold Everything! Who said the Kindle's not as pretty as the Sony reader?
Dress up your Kindle 1 or 2! Check out these Kindle skins.
Tropics Design Protective Decal Skin Sticker for Amazon Kindle E-Book Reader (Version 1.0)
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Dress up your Kindle while you protect it with this great design!
- Each kit covers the front and back of the Amazon Kindle 2.
- Non permanent adhesive backing that allows you to simply peel off the skins with no sticky residue
- Scratch resistant protective shields made out of high-quality vinyl
- Thin enough to maintain compatibility with most accessories and cases; tough enough to absorb the minor abuse that makes a device look dingy
- This skin compatible with Kindle 2 only.
Get this gorgeous leather cover for your new Kindle.
The Kindle 2 ships without a cover or case, so you'll likely want to add one. Here's a great choice, with more listed below.
Cole Haan Hand-Stained Pebble Grain Leather Cover for 2nd Generation Kindle,Saddle Tan
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
This Cole Haan luxury cover is perfect to protect your Kindle and to take with you anywhere.
- Made exclusively for Kindle 2 by Cole Haan
- Hand-stained, hand woven leather exterior
- Goatsuede interior
- Elastic catch straps for easy viewing of entire screen
- Convenient business card holder
Another Reason to Love Kindle: Cases, Covers, and Accessories
Oops, make that three reasons.
Check out these lenses for all of your Kindle accessory needs, for both the original Kindle 1 and the new and improved Kindle 2.-
Kindle Covers, Cases, and Skins - Dress Up Your Kindle!
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Business or pleasure? With covers, cases, and skins for your Amazon Kindle Wireless Reader you don't have to settle for plain. Inject a little personality! Dress up your Kindle or dress it down, depending on the occasion or even on your mood. Choose...
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Kindle 2 Covers, Cases, Skins and Accessories
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Got Kindle? Getting Kindle 2? Whether you're trading up to the new Kindle 2 or starting your Kindle experience with the second-generation device, you might be looking for accessories. The Kindle 2 is shipped only with a power adapter and USB cable, s...
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Kindle Accessories and Gifts for Kindle Lovers
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Have you discovered the Amazon Kindle wireless reader? Looking for accessories? You've come to the right place! Check here for essential accessories, spare batteries, chargers, book lights for Kindle, travel accessories, Kindle cases and covers and...
Accessorize Your Kindle
Amazon Kindle Cases, Covers, Lights and Accessories
Don't see what you need here? You might find it here.
Executive Case for Amazon Kindle, Black
The Amazon Kindle Executive Jacket is the ultimate more...1 point
Executive Case for Amazon Kindle, RED (Pre-order--ships ~1 March)
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Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Light - Black
The Mighty Bright Extra Flex Music Stand Light fea more...0 points
Kingston 2GB Secure Digital Memory Card (SD/2GB, Retail Package)
For the original Kindle. Kingston's standard Secur more...0 points
Cole Haan Smooth Cover Case for Kindle 2,Dark Brown,one size
Protect your Kindle 2 in luxury with this custom c more...0 points
Cole Haan Woven Cover Case for Kindle 2,Light Bronze,one size
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Messenger Bag for Amazon Kindle 2
The stylish Italian leather messanger bag has been more...0 points
Portfolio Case for Amazon Kindle
Premium Faux Leather Portfolio case for Kindle wit more...0 points
Amazon Kindle 2 Replacement Power Adapter
Great idea to have a spare adapter on hand. Keep o more...0 points
EBook Readers on eBay
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stargazer00 wrote...
Would love to have a Kindle. I wonder if the price will come down over time?
Posted April 30, 2009
BigGirlBlue wrote...
I've wanted the Kindle since it was first introduced in the US. Patiently waiting for Amazon.ca to introduce one. Ok, I admit, not so patiently waiting. Good dual. The Sony people almost had me reconsidering.
Posted April 19, 2009
ideaman wrote...
I've messed around with the kindle a bit and it's truly revolutionary. I just wish that perhaps they would bring the prices of books down and get a better selection. We'll see. Also, they should throw in some free books to make it unstoppably good.
Posted January 09, 2009
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