The sony reader arrived first. I have read so many praises about the sony reader compared to the kindle 2. Whereas my experience with the sony reader, I kept for only 1 day, was the glare was horrendous. The backlight is not a backlight. The lights are casted from the side of the reader fusing towards the center, which caused me to experience severe eye-strain. Even without the back light, within fifteen minutes of reading on the sony reader due to the glare, my eyes were hurting. I repackaged the sony reader and sent it back immediately.

My kindle 2 arrived two days later. Although I have read some ill reviews about the kindle 2, my personal take on the kindle 2 is …. “I HAVE YET TO PUT IT DOWN.” I have not experienced eye-strain. The words are crystal clear. Although it does not have a back light, I purchased a clip on light. The illuminence of the light is equally distributed onto the screen which causes “no” eye strain.

I do hope in the future that Kindle incorporates a touch screen, which would enhance its performance. I ALSO wish kindle installs, (which the sony reader does have) “password” protect. On all of my electronic devices, they are all password protected.

But, as far as my reading experience with the kindle 2, I have downloaded so many books and all at a fraction of the original price. I have also found books that are free or next to nothing in expense. I enjoy my Kindle 2 so much that my sister is buying one too.

With some of the other reviews which were quite helpful, I am going to back up my purcahsed books onto my computer.

As far as I’m concerned, the Kindle 2 is my choice of electronic reader.

That sounds like a very impressive and engaging experience. Thank you for sharing this!

Warm regards, Marcel