Amazon Kindle DX Review

kindle and Sony both keep arrival out with new models and better features -- such as the kindle 2 and Sony Prs 700, but this report will incorporate on the real differences between the kindle and the Sony eReaders regardless of which new or used model you choose.

First the big advantage of all e-readers over reading a book on a laptop or smart phone is that they all use the E-Ink display technology which is way easier on the eyes than finding at a computer screen.

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When you read a chronicle and the writer is talking about small things like where the on-off switch is or how easy the volume operate is to use or which reader has a more high-tech look, there is one thing you know for sure -- he can't find any earth-shattering differences to report on.

And the truth is that you can't go wrong with either brand. I have used them both and they both fit my needs, but since you have to decide, there are a few differences you need to be aware of.

Here are the important differences to consider:

The kindle has a slightly better display. It's easier to read and the Kindle 2 even has a smoother finding screen that looks more like a sheet of paper rather than the slightly grainy newspaper look of the older Kindles. There is a small more glare to the Sony screen.

The Kindle joystick pilotage and buttons are somewhat awkward and not as easy to use as the Sony touch-screen.

The Kindle display has 16 shades of gray as compared to the 8 shades for the Sony. You can't tell the discrepancy when reading text, but you can see the discrepancy when viewing images. The 8 shades is a big correction over the earlier e-readers that only had 4 shades.

It's easier to scroll and turn pages with the Sony readers.

These are all minor things ...

The real discrepancy comes down to two things:

#1. How important is Internet connectivity to you and how important is the ability to download books immediately without having to connect your eReader to your computer? This free Internet connectivity highlight of the Kindle allows you to use the dictionary or explore something on Wikipedia while you're reading. Great for doing research. No big deal if you're just reading a novel.

#2. With the Kindle eReader you use their proprietary Azw format and Sony readers use the open source Epub format. With Sony you can download many books from your public library. With the Kindle you have access to a lot more books together with 500,000 free classics. Reading pdf files is easy with the Sony and you have to jump straight through some hoops to read pdf files with the Kindle.

Bottom line:The Kindle's wireless connectivity, ability to browse the Internet, slightly better display and larger selection of e-books (all of which you can download promptly from roughly anywhere) all add up to make the Kindle my choice.

But my brother determined the same facts and bought a Sony eReader. As I said before, you can't go wrong with either one.

The fact that you can always sell you e-reader on eBay and buy someone else one means you're not stuck with your decision.

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