Kindle Touch Vs Sony Reader PRS-T1 comparison

The new Kindle Touch is now available in the market and it is the first touchscreen e-reader from Amazon.  They are kind of late in their entry for touchscreen devices but unquestionably beating competitors as they come. Amazon has always managed to amaze their fans with their innovations and constantly coming up with trend-setting devices. They did it again with their Kindle touch. It has all the great features of a good e-reader plus trend-setting features such as X-Ray, Easyreach and free Amazon Cloud backup. And while comparing kindle Touch Vs Sony Reader PRS-T1, it is not easy to overrule these ground-breaking features of kindle.

The x-ray feature is like a search engine that will let users to see all the passages across a book that mention ideas, fictional characters, historical figures, places or topics of interest. It also pulls up information from Wikipedia and Shelfari. Easyreach allow users to just tap to turn pages and not swipe. You also get free Cloud backup for all Amazon content.

On the other hand, the Sony Reader PRS-T1 is the lightest 6” E Ink reader in the world on the present market. It is lighter than the latest Amazon Kindle Touch and weighs a mere 5.9 ounces. It is elegantly design and easy to carry in a pocket or bag. Unlike Nook Simple Touch, it has an audio jack just like Kindle Touch. In other words, it is comparable to most of the features of Kindle Touch and is definitely a good e-reader.

However, the question is which one is better while comparing kindle Touch Vs Sony Reader PRS-T1. Well, you are looking at two very good e-readers and choosing any one of the device would be more of a personal preferences with some advantage to Kindle Touch.

Kindle Touch Vs Sony Reader PRS-T1 comparison chart

Kindle Vs Sony Reader

Kindle latest Generations and Sony reader latest editions are identical in many features. The three latest editions of Sony reader available in the market are Reader Pocket Edition (PRs-350), Reader Touch Edition (PRS-650) and Reader Daily Edition (3G+Wi-Fi)(PRS-950). Kindle also have three latest Generations that is Kindle Wi-Fi, Kindle 3G+Wi-Fi and Kindle DX (International).

Now, there are a lot of identical features between Sony reader and Kindle such as the screen display, battery life, size, processor type, E Ink technology, etc. However, when we are talking about Kindle Vs Sony reader, then there are certain significant differences between the two devices that allow people to choose their preferred e-reader.

Kindle Vs Sony Reader Chart

Additional Features of Sony Reader

• The full touch screen facility
• Support ePub file format which allow user to buys books from many sources
• Translation dictionary
• Expandable memory
• Aluminum design material

Why User Still Prefer Kindle?

Sony reader editions features full touch screen which is a major difference and an advantage over Kindle 3. It looks trendier if you are ready to spend an extra $60 – $110 more than kindle depending on the model you choose. If you don’t need touch screen the strategically and conveniently placed buttons with Kindle  3 is just fine.

The absence of Wi-Fi connectivity with Sony’s Reader Pocket Edition and Reader Touch Edition is a real disappointment as you cannot download books on the go. You cannot access internet or buy books through Sony reader two editions that has no in-build Wi-Fi. You have to use a computer or other compatible device to purchase books and transfer to Sony reader. That’s a major setback for Sony reader. Amazon also has a better and larger collection of books on its kindle store.

The support is better with Kindle as compared to Sony. No matter which e-reader you choose you will need a good support that will make a real difference with the overall experience.

One of the primary reason why people prefer Kindle 3 is the price factor. When you compare Sony’s Reader Daily Edition (3G+Wi-Fi) (PRS-950) to its counterpart Kindle (3G+Wi-Fi) there is a difference of $60 in the price which many users see as a waste of money. If you are getting every required features and quality or more with Kindle for lesser price you may as well choose Kindle.

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