| This might be the battle of the century. Is the | | | | and some consider it the best wireless reading |
| Amazon Kindle or the Sony Ereader the better | | | | device. The DX has a larger screen than the |
| book storage and wireless reading device? The | | | | Kindle 2, but is still slim and lightweight. You get all |
| truth is that they are both great, and it will be up | | | | the same great features as the Kindle 2 as well, |
| to you to decide which is best. Let's look at the | | | | with the exception of being able to download |
| details that will help you decide which you like | | | | books abroad. |
| better - the Sony Ereader or the Amazon Kindle. | | | | When it comes to the Sony Ereader, you have |
| Both the Amazon Kindle and the Sony Ereader | | | | several to choose from. The Touch, the Pocket |
| come in different models, from smaller versions | | | | Edition, and the PRS-505 are all on the roster of |
| to larger sized readers that may even offer | | | | Sony readers. Each can connect to and download |
| touch screen technology. The Amazon Kindle is | | | | from your PC or Mac, and of course, download |
| the granddaddy of electronic readers, to be sure. | | | | books and publications wirelessly, too. |
| But even though the Sony Ereader is newer on | | | | The Touch uses touchscreen technology to make |
| the scene, it's got a lot going for it. | | | | navigation easy. Turn pages with a finger swipe |
| The Amazon Kindle comes in its first generation | | | | and take notes with the included stylus. Access to |
| form, the Kindle 2 and the Kindle DX. The first | | | | books and publications is through Sony's |
| generation Kindle offers reading convenience to | | | | ebookstore, along with access to over 500,000 |
| the tune of wireless connectivity to the Kindle | | | | public domain titles via Google. Carry up to 350 |
| store, giving you access to over 360,000 books | | | | books on your Sony Touch Reader at a time. |
| and publications, and can hold over 200 books in | | | | The Sony Pocket Edition offers the same |
| memory. It weighs only 10.3 ounces and can be | | | | features as the Sony Touch, except you don't |
| packed conveniently in your purse or briefcase. | | | | get a touchscreen with the Pocket Edition. |
| The Kindle 2 is the newest of the basic Kindle | | | | Instead, controls are located on the front of the |
| readers. Backed by the powerful Amazon name, | | | | unit. The display is slightly smaller, too, at five |
| this is the best wireless reading device that is | | | | inches, making the Sony Pocket Edition truly |
| roughly1/3 of an inch thick and about the weight | | | | portable and convenient. |
| of a paperback book. You can get books | | | | The PRS-505 has a 160-book capacity with |
| delivered wirelessly without contracts, fees (other | | | | additional memory slots if you want to add to |
| than the price of the book) and no need to find a | | | | your electronic book collection. This reader can |
| Wi-Fi hotspot. You can even get books abroad. | | | | also act as a portable drive with its USB-based |
| The Amazon Kindle 2 reads just like a book and | | | | storage capability. |
| holds up to 1,500 books. Read-to-Me technology | | | | As you can see, both the Amazon and Sony |
| lets your Kindle 2 read out loud to you. | | | | readers have a lot to offer. It's all about what |
| The Amazon Kindle DX is a fantastic reader for | | | | you want and what works for you. Before you |
| the person who is going to be downloading and | | | | purchase an electronic reader, check both the |
| reading PDF files on his or her reader. Other | | | | Kindle and the Sony Reader out for yourself. You'll |
| readers need a PDF converter, but not the DX | | | | find a reader that suits your style just perfectly! |