Sony Digital Reader Touch
Sony Digital Reader Touch 
Very happy with this Sony Reader,
I’ve been on the fence about getting a digital reader for a while now. With three main contenders (Amazon’s Kindle, B&N’s upcoming Nook, and Sony’s Reader), I was a bit overwhelmed by which one to choose. I finally decided to get the Sony PRS600 mostly because I was able to physically hold and play with it at the SonyStyle store. The Kindle simply wasn’t aesthetically pleasing (reminds me of a 1980’s Radio Shack device) and the Nook isn’t available yet. Well since I’ve never owned the other Readers, I will just comment on why I love the PRS600.
First of all, the hardware is slick – it just looks and feels very well designed and manufactured. I bought the silver version and got a black cover to compliment it. Secondly, Sony finally got it right this time by matching the quality of the software with their hardware. The Sony Reader software and store interface is streamlined, elegant, and just works; it is very similar to iTunes in fact. Other things I really like – the screen is very legible, I love double-tapping on a word and having the dictionary definitions pop up, and I love swiping the screen with the stylus or my finger to turn the page. Note-taking is very simple, and I like drawing in the notes section (like an etch-a-sketch but with a stylus, fun!) I also like having access to the free Google classics which are optimized for the Sony Reader.
So, if you’re still debating about the PRS600, I can tell you that it is a very well engineered and crafted device with streamlined software and a very good online bookstore to support it. More Information…