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Sony or kindle e reader?

Looking to buy an e reader and unsure of the pros and cons between Sony and kindle - any advice?

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  • 9 years ago
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    From a purely hardware perspective the e-ink kindles vs sony readers are pretty much the same, but your much better off with a kindle because amazon has a much better integrated service, with more content at better prices. So I would totally recommend a kindle based on that.

    If e-reading is your primary goal I would either recommend the basic kindle for this crazy price:

    http://www.shoppersource.net/goto/basic_kindle

    Or the 3g keyboard kindle if you can afford a little more:

    http://www.shoppersource.net/goto/kindle_3g_keyboa...

    The 3g keyboard kindle supports web browsing and the kindle store ANYWHERE vs just wifi hotspots (like the airport, mcdonalds or your home if you have wireless internet setup). - so the 3g kindle is much easier to use for non geeks as there is nothing to "setup" as far as the wireless connection goes.

    Plus, if you love the web, then getting free web browsing everywhere for a one time fee is a crazy deal.

    Plenty of people pay $20+ a month for the same service on cell phones.

    The web browser on the 3g keyboard kindle is basic but fine for news/blogs/email, basic facebook and even chat via m.ebuddy.com.

    You could also consider the kindle fire:

    http://www.shoppersource.net/goto/kindle_fire

    The above monochrome kindles are best for ereading since they have no backlit, so you can look at the screen all day without strain.

    But the kindle fire is more of a complete media device. It has a color backlit lcd screen (the same as a laptop), and has an advanced web browser that supports flash (so you can stream youtube).

    It can load thousands of android apps like office suites and games, and can also play movies and music in edition to ebooks.

    So, if you primarily want an ereader I would recommend a basic e-ink kindle above - but if you want a complete media device then consider the fire.

    Good luck!

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    With eBooks, like digital song, you are going to be able to desire to think of roughly not purely the gadget you utilize, yet how the content cloth is bought, introduced and controlled. it particularly is the reason iPods are the known for song. there are various wonderful mp3 gamers accessible, yet Apple paired iPods up with ITunes, which made procuring, procuring, and turning in song issue-free, to boot as handling your iPod. Amazon has in truth set up an identical gadget with the Kindle. Sony hasn't. i've got heard not something yet stable issues approximately Sony eReaders, yet they are nonetheless purely 0.5 the gadget.

  • 9 years ago

    Sony is ABSOLUTE CRAP!!!! I'm not here to preach amazon but trust me, the kindle is easier to use, has more content, books are cheaper, many more device choices, and many more additional accessories.

    Buy a Kindle

    Source(s): I've used both
  • Anonymous
    6 years ago

    Si quieres comprar un Kindle siempre es la mejor opción comprarlo en Amazon porque tienen una excelente oferta como se puede ver en este link http://amzn.to/1GkN2iD

    Me gusta estos dispositivos y no es el primero y seguro no va a hacer el ultimo que compro de Amazon, hace una semana me he comprado un Kindle perfecto, no me cansa la vista, se lee muy bien sin reflejos de luz y he podido acabar un libro sin que se acabe la batería antes, excelente compra.

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