# Buying an e-reader - what should I buy?

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**Category:** Cafe Society\
**Created:** [July 21, 2009, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-an-e-reader-what-should-i-buy/503732 "2009-07-21T13:36:16Z")\
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**Author:** ![Laudenum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7993a0/32.png) [@Laudenum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Laudenum)\
**Post date:** [July 21, 2009, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-an-e-reader-what-should-i-buy/503732/1 "2009-07-21T13:36:16Z")

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I thought there was a thread similar to this, but I can’t find it.

Basically, I’m going to get an e-reader, but I’m not sure what type.  
Any advice from posters who own one?

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**Author:** ![Galwegian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/galwegian/32/3426_2.png) [@Galwegian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Galwegian)\
**Post date:** [July 21, 2009, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-an-e-reader-what-should-i-buy/503732/2 "2009-07-21T22:32:27Z")

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Here’s my [thread](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=524767) from earlier in the week.

I’m still looking, and at the moment I like the look of the [Cybook Bookeen](http://www.bookeen.com/ebook/ebook-reading-device.aspx), based mostly on the price and range of formats it’s compatible with. I may just hold out for [this](http://www.plasticlogic.com/), though, which looks amazing. Unfortunately, not due until 2010. However, it gives some idea of what the next generation of devices will be like.

I never liked the layout or look of the Kindle, but the Kindle DX is a definite improvement. Only available in the US though.

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**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\
**Post date:** [July 22, 2009, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-an-e-reader-what-should-i-buy/503732/3 "2009-07-22T00:46:01Z")

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I have a Kindle, as does my wife. We love them.

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**Author:** ![Mr.Moto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9de0a6/32.png) [@Mr.Moto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Moto)\
**Post date:** [July 22, 2009, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-an-e-reader-what-should-i-buy/503732/4 "2009-07-22T01:26:59Z")

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I have a Kindle too - no complaints. I can make that sucker sing.

Latest trick is a bookmarking service that dumps a website to the Kindle so that you can read it later.

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**Author:** ![hobscrk777](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a6a055/32.png) [@hobscrk777](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hobscrk777)\
**Post date:** [July 22, 2009, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-an-e-reader-what-should-i-buy/503732/5 "2009-07-22T04:05:51Z")

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Great topic. I’ve wanted an eReader for months now. I can afford one, but I just can’t justify the price. I’ve read dozens and dozens of reviews, and my conclusion is that the Sony 550 or 700 and Amazon Kindle 2 are the only ones worth buying. But even still, the Sony 550 is $260 and the Kindle 2 is $299. I still think that’s way to expensive for the features it provides. The only reason I might cave in is due to the incredible portability.

Like **Galwegian** , I’m planning to hold out for the Plastic Logic reader.