Amazon Kindle 2 vs. Sony Reader 700: A 2009 Review
by E Book Reader on Monday, April 19th, 2010 | 25 Comments
ebookreadersresource.com In this Amazon Kindle 2 vs. Sony Reader 700 review, we take a look at the two hottest ebook readers in 2009 and tell you which device we think is the best buy. The Amazon Kindle 2 is a much improved ebook reading device from the first Amazon Kindle that was released so how does it stack up to the Sony Reader 700? Find out in this Kindle 2 video review!
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This is a very biased review.
I think that Kindle does not support PDF (without conversion) is a MASSIVE disadvantage.
PDF is THE standard publishing Format (f.e. scientific reports)
please help with two questions
\why does the kindle have a keyboard? can you do word processing?
\and more importantly, it mentions how the kindle supports other formats, can i write my own stuff and put it on there? and how do i do that, is there a computer cable to transfer my own contant?
It has a keyboard so that you can type notes, do searches, and mainly “browse” the Kindle store (and other online sites). If you write something and save it as a PDF and then have it converted, then you could download it to your Kindle. In other words, you can’t create a Word document and then just download it to the Kindle. The unit does come with a USB cable to connect to your computer.
thank you for the response, might i bother you with another question? There are certain reference books i use for work, is there a way I can scan them and transfer them to the kindle?
\i saw a program that will do this for over 500 bucks, but is there a cheaper way?
\thanks
OK what about the touch screen of sony? It is not an advantage for sony? Really BIASED review!
Very biased review. Everything that Amazon had an advantage he would say clear advantage Kindle. The things the 700 where better at he would give it a disclaimer “depending on your use” advantage Sony. Sorry PDF support is big. O yeah did he talk about how Sony does not just delete books off of your device like Amazon does. I do not own ether Im just looking for reviews on all e-readers to see which one to buy, but I will not be using this review.
Yes, touch screen is nice but if you read the reviews from those that own the latest Sony Reader, the touch screen function has lessened the quality of the display screen. It’s not as clear and readable as the old 505.
If you will be using a reader primarily to read the latest “best-selling” books and just popular books in general, then stick with the Kindle. You’ll also get access to newspapers and magazines with the Kindle. If you’ll primarily be reading PDF files, then stick with the Sony.
The Kindle looks like a tupperware product. I would definitely go for the Sony.
Not a helpful review…very biased
three inches longer? haha 8 – 6.8 = 1.2″ difference
Amazon’s Kindle-you can BUY amazon’s ebooks.
Sony Reader-you can check out ebooks from your local library for FREE
Which one has the advantage now?
Kindle is basically tied to the proprietary AZW eBook format while Sony supports the de-facto eBook standard ePub AND PDF AND RTF … and you are saying this is a draw?
Can you upload books bought at Amazon to the Sony reader?
This is the worst comparison I’ve ever seen. Way too biased and poorly informed.
This seems more like a promotional video for the Kindle rather than an unbiased review.
Sony supports ePub, the most popular world-wide format for ebooks. I think that’s a huge advantage for Sony.
Because of this, I can go online and borrow FREE from my library all manner of ebooks, yes, including the latest “best-selling” books, all for FREE! Can’t do that on the Kindle because of EZW (which is an advantage??)
Outside the US, Kindle is a ripoff. “Free” books, $2!! and all others $2 extra.
Better file format support for the sony (the sony just whoop the kindle on that one), bigger library thanks to the free ebooks, touch screen which brings tons of new fonctions, better book management (no folder on kindle). Better dictionary (just click on a word to see the definition). Better looks.
I think those are also important points that should be covered in the review, and that would make things more even. Because this feels more like it covered most of the good points of the kindle.
Amazon’s site says the Kindle now has ‘native’ PDF file readability. This review is 8 month old. I think the technology has advanced,,,for both.
Stanza can convert all book formats to ePub, and any other formats. For free. For pc, mac, and iPhone.
Your dilemma is imaginary to anyone with a pc, mac or iphone, which covers about 98 percent of the population right now.
Is this true to the Sony Reader PRS600?
What about DRM and checking books out of the library? Only Sony does that…Dude- do your research.
@rancwr
I was swayed by the Sony because of the native pdf processing. Thanks for this additional information too.
I have a number of e-books in PDF format downloaded from different sites…I was wondering whether I can transfer those files to Kindle through USB in Kindle 2 & Kindle DX now
Can I buy kindle at regualr stores? Im asking beacause im from Brazil and my father will go to US. I am afraid to order on internet, because I may have to pay 70% import taxes.