Amazon Kindle Versus Sony Reader
Both the Amazon Kindle and Sony Reader have many benefits. They are each e-reader's with many unique features.
The Amazon Kindle was made to read e-books and other types of digital media. There are three hardware devices that support this system. They are: Kindle, Kindle 2, and Kindle DX. There is also a Kindle for iPhone. E Ink brand electronic paper displays are used with the Amazon Kindle. Specifications of the Amazon Kindle include: A Linux-2.6.10 operating system, 3.7 volt power, storage of 256 MB or 2 GB, and the dimensions are 8.0 x 5.3 x 0.36 inches. The connectivity of the Amazon Kindle is Amazon Whispernet which uses an EVDO/CDMA wireless modem. Another great feature is that it is lightweight. Weighing only 10.2 ounces, the Amazon Kindle is easily transported.
The display of the Amazon Kindle is 6 inches diagonally, 3.6 width x 4.8 inches in height. The display also features 600 x 800 pixels, has 167 ppi density, and a 4-level grayscale with the original Kindle and a 16-level grayscale with the Kindle 2. The input is a USB 2.0 port connector.
Another e-reader that boasts many talented features is the Sony Reader. This e-reader uses an i-Tunes store to purchase books from the Sony Connect E-bookstore. It also reads Adobe PDF's, personal documents, RSS newsfeeds, and blogs.
The specific features of the Sony Reader include: 600 x 800 px screen with 170 dpi resolution, and you can choose from a 5", 6", or 7" screen. The operating system of the Sony Reader is MontaVista Linux, Microsoft Windows, and Mac OS X. The memory includes 420 MB Accessible and the memory card consists of a Memory Stick Duo up to 32 GB and SDHC up to 32 GB.
The Sony Reader is also lightweight at 10 ounces.
