What’s the difference between the Sony Portable Reader and The Amazon Kindle?

Jul 15
2009
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Are there any other gadgets like these?

I have read that Sony only works with their given software & books aren’t discounted too much from the regular price.
The Kindle has an internet connection to Amazon & Wikipedia. The books can be around $10 for a best seller. It appears to me to be the better option. Sony has 20,000 titles available & Amazon has 90,000.

That said, I think they will come down significantly in price in a year or two & neither support library books from e-libraries right now.
I’m waiting for the 2nd Gen. Right now Kindle wins out, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Sony comes up with a better device later. Neither device has a backlight though, which I’m sure is annoying.

Edit: Just saw this and wanted to pass it along. USA Today did a comparison article. http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/edwardbaig/2007-11-28-ebook-readers_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip

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4 Responses to “What’s the difference between the Sony Portable Reader and The Amazon Kindle?”

  1. July 16th, 2009 at 12:45 am

    kayak_number_12 says:

    Kindle wins. The Kindle has a wireless access for updates. The Sony uses USB for updates.

    Kindle …
    Display: 6" diagonal E-Ink® electronic paper display,
    600 x 800 pixel resolution at 167 ppi,
    4-level gray scale
    Size (in inches): 7.5" x 5.3" x 0.7"
    Weight: 10.3 ounces

    Sony …
    * E-Ink® "Electronic Paper"

    Screen Size
    * Approx. 6" Measured Diagonally

    Resolution
    * Approx. 170 Pixels Per Inch

    Gray Scale
    * 4-Level Grey Scale

    Wireless updates make the Kindle seamless to use.
    References :
    Sony …
    http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=11038811

    Kindle ..
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FI73MA/ref=amb_link_5892762_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1XACZK8Z6EA8E1W13ARC&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=334283001&pf_rd_i=507846

  2. July 16th, 2009 at 1:24 am

    SportsGirl says:

    I have read that Sony only works with their given software & books aren’t discounted too much from the regular price.
    The Kindle has an internet connection to Amazon & Wikipedia. The books can be around $10 for a best seller. It appears to me to be the better option. Sony has 20,000 titles available & Amazon has 90,000.

    That said, I think they will come down significantly in price in a year or two & neither support library books from e-libraries right now.
    I’m waiting for the 2nd Gen. Right now Kindle wins out, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Sony comes up with a better device later. Neither device has a backlight though, which I’m sure is annoying.

    Edit: Just saw this and wanted to pass it along. USA Today did a comparison article. http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/edwardbaig/2007-11-28-ebook-readers_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip
    References :

  4. July 16th, 2009 at 2:04 am

    Belzebot says:

    Sony looks nicer and has a backlight. However, it lacks wireless connectivity. You need a PC to download new books.

    Kindle has it’s own wireless network, but that comes with a price. Even if they were giving Kindles for free, you’d still be paying $30 a month just for the wireless service.

    Here’s a more indepth comparison:
    http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/poll/amazon-kindle-vs-sony-reader-bitchfight-324481.php
    References :

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