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JStuart · 01-29-2013, 08:31 AM

Hello everyone; this is my first post here.

After nearly 3 years using my Kindle Keyboard, I'm in the market for an 'upgrade'. Also I'd like to move away from being tied to the Amazon format. So last week I checked out the Sony PRS T2 which was available at the Sony Online Store for £99. Yesterday, the price was increased by 20%; today it costs £119.

If you add in the cost of buying a couple of accessories for the Sony Reader - say a leather cover and a wall charger - the total outlay is £180. This is a ridiculous price and I can't see Sony getting many customers willing to pay it.

A Kindle Paperwhite is now cheaper than the Sony PRS T2. I might decide to stick with Amazon and get a product which, I understand, has superior technology.

James.

01-29-2013, 08:31 AM	#1
JStuart Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: UK Device: Sony Reader	PRS T2 Price Increase Hello everyone; this is my first post here. After nearly 3 years using my Kindle Keyboard, I'm in the market for an 'upgrade'. Also I'd like to move away from being tied to the Amazon format. So last week I checked out the Sony PRS T2 which was available at the Sony Online Store for £99. Yesterday, the price was increased by 20%; today it costs £119. If you add in the cost of buying a couple of accessories for the Sony Reader - say a leather cover and a wall charger - the total outlay is £180. This is a ridiculous price and I can't see Sony getting many customers willing to pay it. A Kindle Paperwhite is now cheaper than the Sony PRS T2. I might decide to stick with Amazon and get a product which, I understand, has superior technology. James.