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Alexander Turcic · 01-12-2007, 02:15 PM

In a world of electronic gadgets, whether you have a laptop PC or a handheld, nothing impresses more than a discreet leather case. So if you think the Reader isn't already enough to get you lots of admiring looks, you might be interested in Sony's latest offering - the Sony Reader PRS-500U2DB. It's essentially the same device as the PRS-500U, only that it's wrapped up in a yummy designer leather case and that it requires you to pay an extra of US$150.

To make the package more affordable and worth paying for, let me share with you the following (totally unfounded, of course) rumors:

it's a Valentines promotion
it's a limited edition (no idea about the number, but better be quick if you want one)
it comes in a designer red gift box that includes the original case and the designer leather case
it has an extra cloth to store the Reader in its case
it may be coming with a credit for e-books from Sony's online store

Sure you may still argue it's an overpriced piece of leather, but remember, for heaven's sake, it's Dooney & Bourke! Feel free to share your opinion in the on-going discussion.

Thanks to vigilant tipster kacir for the news.

01-12-2007, 02:15 PM	#1
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 18,163 Karma: 14021202 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Too many to count here.	Sony rolls out Reader with luxurious Dooney & Bourke case In a world of electronic gadgets, whether you have a laptop PC or a handheld, nothing impresses more than a discreet leather case. So if you think the Reader isn't already enough to get you lots of admiring looks, you might be interested in Sony's latest offering - the Sony Reader PRS-500U2DB. It's essentially the same device as the PRS-500U, only that it's wrapped up in a yummy designer leather case and that it requires you to pay an extra of US$150. To make the package more affordable and worth paying for, let me share with you the following (totally unfounded, of course) rumors: it's a Valentines promotion it's a limited edition (no idea about the number, but better be quick if you want one) it comes in a designer red gift box that includes the original case and the designer leather case it has an extra cloth to store the Reader in its case it may be coming with a credit for e-books from Sony's online store Sure you may still argue it's an overpriced piece of leather, but remember, for heaven's sake, it's Dooney & Bourke! Feel free to share your opinion in the on-going discussion. Thanks to vigilant tipster kacir for the news.