Spec me an E-Reader

welshdragon · 23 Apr 2010 at 16:16

Right, firstly if I have posted this in the wrong place please could a mod move it?

I am after an E-Reader. Must be capable of displaying pdf's which I'm sure most do, and be a minimum of 6" screen size. I have used the Sony PRS505 which belongs to my mother of all people and whilst good, I find it's interface slow, although this could be readers generally as I have no basis for comparison and have stuck a mammoth load of books on there.

I am tempted by one of the new Sony's or a Kindle 2, which can be had reasonably on flea bay. The Sony desktop software is in my opinion cr@p, so drag and drop would be nice.

Can anyone offer practical experience using the kindle or an alternative?

welshdragon · 23 Apr 2010 at 22:38

Gaidin109 said:
I have the sony touch, has a 6inch touch screen is quick supports most formats and used with calibre software rather than the sony rubbish is excellent.

I would highly recommend it.

You'd definately recommend the touch? Heard negative comments about it, but that could be over analytical reviewers!

welshdragon · 23 Apr 2010 at 23:05

Right that settles it, getting a Sony. With regard the touch, I've heard murmours the touch screen layer affects reading angle etc is this true? Will prob go for the touch if not the case and it comes recommended?

welshdragon · 24 Apr 2010 at 20:28

I'm half tempted to try and pick up a cheaper PRS505 and then upgrade further down the line.......