Kindle 2 Versus The Sony E-book Reader
By FTS | June 5th, 2011With so many keen readers talking about the Kindle 2, it was only a matter of time before another company created their own version and tried to pull it off as better then the Kindle 2, or at least as good as. The thing is though, before you make any snap decisions on which product you should buy based on the price factor alone, make sure that you are looking at all of the features of each product. Know what you are paying for. You will probably learn very quickly that you get what you pay for and that is no different when it comes to eReader copycats.
The Sony e-book reader is quickly making some sales but it is only because some people are not looking deep enough into the product. To start with the most obvious difference between the Kindle 2 e-book reader and the Sony eReader is that the Sony version is cheaper. Kindle 2 retails for $359.00 while the Sony e-book reader is $299.00. For those who consider themselves savvy shoppers, this should make a bell go off in their head. Those who really want to make sure that they are getting their monies worth should look further into the comparison.
You get what you pay for. The Sony e-book reader has enough storage space to store 160 ebooks. This sounds great but when compared to the Kindle 2 we find that the latter can store over 1,500. This is the obvious difference between the two. Since the Sony e-book reader is not able to hold as many books, it is no wonder that it is may be an inch or two smaller. Of course there are additional memory cards for the Sony Reader that you can pay for which will give you a little more storage space.
But this is still nothing compared to the amount of books the Kindle 2 can hold. 1,500 is more than most avid readers will ever have on a bookshelf!
Another thing that should be taken into account between the two models is that both realize you will need to make use of an AC Charger. The Kindle 2 includes that power adapter along with the USB cable, a quick start guide, and a rechargeable battery for the price of the unit.
The Sony e-book reader does not. They recommend that you buy the AC charger for an additional cost but all they include with their purchase price is a case to carry the reader in, a USB cable, and a quick start guide. If you want to buy the AC adapter so that you can actually make use of your purchase then that will cost you another $29.99.
So when it comes to purchasing an e-book reader, whether for yourself or for someone else you want to make sure that you are getting the most for your money. After all, this is not the time when we should be casually spending our money with no regard to what we are actually getting for our money. For something that will surely entertain and be worth the purchase, the Kindle 2 is the way to go.
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