This post was published 2 years 3 months 17 days ago. The content of this article may not be applicable or valid anymore. Please contact the author if you need to clarify something in order to avoid any misunderstanding.Gizmodo compares Amazon Kindle vs. Sony Reader. They have many differences and I don’t think none of them is the perfect e-book reader, for now.
If I pattern this to my trend in buying gadgets, I won’t purchase any of these until a 2nd-generation model comes up or it has become terribly cheap. I like books on paper and reading e-books on LCD monitor isn’t that bad either. I just think that this kind of e-book reader will be popular when marketed to gadget-frenzy people who likes reading books as well. However, I don’t see these gadgets appealing to bookworms or hardcore book readers. I’ve asked many friends before — they all prefer book novels in paper. Some people won’t even read e-books unless it is the last resort. On the other hand, my colleagues like e-books for reference materials and IT publications. It is very convenient when searching for terms and specific keywords.
Now, I don’t want to spoil your reading so you might as well head to the source of the article.