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Re: New Sony Reader is Like a Digital Library On Demand

jen.philosopher — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:10:39 -0000

I have the PRS-505 and I love it. I never leave my house without it. And as much as I love the idea of having a wireless connection to download my books I am sticking with whay I've got, at least until the price on the new Sony comes down. But I will be sticking with Sony for sure.

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Jenny — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:12:34 -0000

Now I need to get my public library to subscribe to the Overdrive program that the rest of Tennessee has access to.

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g. thunen — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:16:46 -0000

I use the earliest Sony ebook reader, and I'm pleased with it. However, I was planning to replace it with a Kindle, as the Kindle has many more features. After reading your story, I think I'll wait for the new Sony - it sounds better to me.

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bill — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:52:01 -0000

As a current Kindle2 user, the Sony looks attractive specifically for the Public Library content. As a NY resident, I can get a NYPL card with an electronic application and depending on the what is actually available, I should be able to get whatever content I choose at no cost. The DRM argument that some are raising in opposition to the Kindle is moot as the ePub and mobi formats are also DRM'd. I will at least look hard at this device once it is available.

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Kim — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:51:50 -0000

I have a Sony Reader 505, got it when it first came out and have used it everyday since! I love it. I love the convenience of always having a book in my purse, I don't have to stuff heavy books in my suitcase when I travel and I like that I could convert the ebooks I'd already bought to read on the Reader. (just needs a third party FREE program online) I did consider the Kindle, but I liked the look and feel of the Sony and the cover make it feel like your holding a light book. I've waited for them to make a reader that I could buy books wirelessly, so I'll probably buy this one or ask for it for Christmas!

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actionmoviefreak — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:12:47 -0000

If there are no ads. If there are ads, you should give the device for free!

Re: New Sony Reader is Like a Digital Library On Demand

actionmoviefreak — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:12:30 -0000

If there are no ads. If there are ads, you should give the device for free!

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sus4th — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:41:27 -0000

As a Kindle (first generation) owner, I am not going to switch. I've been very happy with the Kindle so far and not impressed with the earlier e-book Sony Readers I've seen.

If I were looking at these for the first time, though, Sony's Library feature might sway me. My decision would also depend on the depth of the e-book libraries. I noticed that Sony has a link to Google's million-title public-domain library, so I'd probably pick the Sony over the Kindle.

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sony fan — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:45:23 -0000

just great to see more readers available but the $400 price tag is a little over the top.

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flyer — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:42:26 -0000

Good to see a new reader, the more the better

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photodog — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:26:18 -0000

The readers sounds very exciting although the price might be a little more than expected.

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BaronToler — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:34:59 -0000

Sony is brilliant! I'm buying one! I despise the kindle and Amazon's hardcore DRM ( aka remotely delete your content) lack of control. Bravo! Or...should I say Bravia! LOL!

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James — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:03:33 -0000

Why would I pay $399 for a very low tech computer?

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doctorparadox — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:05:38 -0000

hey Chris, in this case the 3G is actually included free -- I updated the post to clarify. thanks!

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Chris Pratt — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:42:34 -0000

So the wireless is only over AT&T 3G? There's no wireless access point capability? AT&T 3G Wireless Plans are more expensive that home broadband (and slower) and did Sony learn nothing from the 10,000 negative iPhone on AT&T headlines? If their $400 eReader requires a $40/mo commitment, they can keep it.

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Wetcoast — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:49:10 -0000

Doesn't do much good for us folks in Canada. No Canadian libraries are included and the wifi version isn't available here yet (just like the Kindle) because Sony doesn't have a Canadian mobile phone partner. I'll stick with my PRS-700 for now.

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LeRoy — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:40:22 -0000

I am really glad there are more ereaders coming out. I definitely like the access to free book found on the Sony model. I just get the feeling that it isn't time yet. I think we will be seeing some price adjustments before the end of the year. At the very least features should go up.

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oscarrob711 — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:01:52 -0000

I have a Kindle and just love. Whether its inertia or not, I am not attracted to the Sony version. I use my kindle for all my reading. I have my news and magazine subs on it and books that are not on it are rarely bought. You can get a ton of free or really low cost stuff on kindle too. Got the complete works of Dickens for the grand total of .49.

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Sylvia Hubbard — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:35:54 -0000

(after wiping the slob off the bottom of my lip).....
i'm leaning toward that beautiful sexy thing. kindle who?

Re: New Sony Reader is Like a Digital Library On Demand

IdoNotes — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:27:55 -0000

I still have the old Ebook from RCA and never would give it up before. But this might just swing that in another direction.