inputs.text: recommended 1st ebook reader - decided get 600 due mentioned kindly note reside singapore usa views might not applicable 1 price big factor deciding purchase 600 imo either due launch ipad sony introducing new line major cut price across board sony readers fact difference price point 300 149 600 199 50 bucks imo 50 little pay regards additional bevy features 600 300 furthermore considering launch price less year 299 600 current price admit steal 2 lack wireless connectivity residing usa frills wireless connectivity useless thats primary reason didnt even consider devices came wireless eg kindle nook etc 3 open platform needed platform support kinds format found sonys readers one best market 4 availability free ebooks local library supports epub format sponsors books need read mouseclick away granted dont get keep collections great always available loan seems countrymen not big fan reading digital devices owe repertoire ebooks mainly pdfs cant finish reading 3 lifetimes wasnt need purchase online stores 5 screen size battery life prior getting 600 reading cellphone 43 inch lcd screen constantly getting frustrated reflow font size bookmarking unexpected shutdowns winmoand not mention reading lcd backlit screen sucks life cell needed device read without constantly adjusting tweaking charging 6 additional features touch screen dictionary annotations mp3 player etc find dictionary useful occasion leisure reader rest additional features dont apply conclusion 1st ebook reader quite impressed allows want read regards infamous screen glare yes minimal glare indoors no doesnt bother note 3 days purchase sony usa offering leather book cover free purchase 600 get instead offer ended edited 2 weeks purchase nook amazon slashed prices 199 189 respectively furthermore nook coming wifi version 149 sure ought raise eyebrows