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Andrew Michaels · 11-07-2009, 06:58 AM

So I want an E Reader, but I refuse to buy a device that will restrict my freedom.

I want to be able to buy ebooks from any vendor and display them on my reader.

This would seem to rule out the kindle and the upcoming nook.

It's my understanding that I can do this with the Sony Reader. Is that correct?

Do most vendors allow you to download files and move them around between devices?

I also do not want to be in a situation of buying all my books through, say, Barnes and Noble because I bought a Nook, and then five years down the line buy some other reader that will only let me display books from another retailer, and so lose access to all my B&N purchases.

What would you guys recommend? Anything on the market that suits me? What do you use?

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Andrew Michaels Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 339	An E Reader For Those Who Shop Around? So I want an E Reader, but I refuse to buy a device that will restrict my freedom. I want to be able to buy ebooks from any vendor and display them on my reader. This would seem to rule out the kindle and the upcoming nook. It's my understanding that I can do this with the Sony Reader. Is that correct? Do most vendors allow you to download files and move them around between devices? I also do not want to be in a situation of buying all my books through, say, Barnes and Noble because I bought a Nook, and then five years down the line buy some other reader that will only let me display books from another retailer, and so lose access to all my B&N purchases. What would you guys recommend? Anything on the market that suits me? What do you use?