The eReader era is here – eReaders are becoming more and more popular.
Amazon Kindle 2 has is currently dominating the market, but many other manufacturers are very close behind. The Sony PRS series is the closest runner-up. This reality in mind, many have sent me emails asking which model they should get.
There are advantages to each of the models, but there are also differences you should know about that can influence your buying decision.
The Amazon Kindle is the top choice for many. The abundance of Books, newspapers and magazines, combined with its wireless capabilities, makes the kindle a no-brainer for people who like user friendly devices.
One should be aware, though, of the conversion required to view PDF files on the Amazon Kindle. With not so perfect results, many students and business professionals should think again before ordering the Kindle.
The reality is that most of the academic materials are available in PDF format. And, the fact is that Kindle’s conversion algorithm often makes documents display in an awkward way, often having alignment problems. The same is applicable to business documents.
The Sony ereaders, although less user friendly, offer native PDF support and this is the choice for the aforementioned audience. Users have reported a slightly steeper learning curve when first starting to use the Sony’s, and the requirement to have a computer with an on-line connection at hand makes the experience different than with the Kindle.
But, that’s where things line up. Students and business users would have a computer and an internet connection available to them anyway, due to their lifestyle.
In conclusion:
If you happen to be a newspaper person and read lots of magazines, you would love the Kindle with its way of delivering fresh papers every morning. You will also most certainly like the easy purchase experience that the Kindle offers.
However, if you know that you will consume mainly PDF files, the Sony eReaders is the choice for you. The native PDF functionality is worth it.
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