Sony future and the new Nook 2

bumblesby · 05-25-2011, 07:04 PM

Saw this video on YouTube today where the new Nook2 is being displayed at BEA. Full touch screen and WIFI. It is now being displayed on Barnes & Nobles website for US $139.00. This fall should be very interesting to see what Sony is going to do.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpaRtYGhgx8&NR=1

barium · 05-25-2011, 07:48 PM

Looks fantastic. I probably would have bought that if it had been out when I got my PRS-350.

Leyor · 05-25-2011, 08:14 PM

Both the Kobo and Nook looks great, although the Nooks touch screen seems a bit unresponsive at the demo.

I notice that alot of places are running out of Sony's, and the remaining places are having clearance sales, hope it's in anticipation of new models coming.

I have a hard time imagining how they can improve the readers with the current technology though. We already got the best e-ink screens, and touch. Maybe they'll add social technology which seems to be trendy (hope not, hate it).

Shopaholic · 05-25-2011, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leyor

I notice that alot of places are running out of Sony's, and the remaining places are having clearance sales, hope it's in anticipation of new models coming.

I have a hard time imagining how they can improve the readers with the current technology though. We already got the best e-ink screens, and touch. Maybe they'll add social technology which seems to be trendy (hope not, hate it).

I couldn't agree more on both counts!

Pomtroll · 05-25-2011, 09:50 PM

Since I own the Nook Classic, I may have gone with the Nook Touch if it had been out sooner. As it is I like my Sony 350 because it is the perfect size for toting around. Plus I like the case design & the color of my pink Sony.

I never used the Wifi on my Nook for anything but buying from B&N. Did not use the web browser more than once.

So all in all I am pleased with my Sony purchase. BUT I am curious about any future Sony readers. I do know a lot of people want to see Wifi on the 650, personally it doesn't matter to me. It sure is fun seeing what new stuff comes out each year though.

05-25-2011, 07:04 PM	#1
bumblesby Member Posts: 17 Karma: 462 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Sony PRS-350	Sony future and the new Nook 2 Saw this video on YouTube today where the new Nook2 is being displayed at BEA. Full touch screen and WIFI. It is now being displayed on Barnes & Nobles website for US $139.00. This fall should be very interesting to see what Sony is going to do. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpaRtYGhgx8&NR=1

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05-25-2011, 07:48 PM	#2
barium Connoisseur Posts: 96 Karma: 20572 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: None	Looks fantastic. I probably would have bought that if it had been out when I got my PRS-350.

05-25-2011, 08:14 PM	#3
Leyor Ninja Librarian Posts: 179 Karma: 347750 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denmark Device: Sony PRS-950, Cybook 3. gen, Sony T1, Kindle Paperwhite	Both the Kobo and Nook looks great, although the Nooks touch screen seems a bit unresponsive at the demo. I notice that alot of places are running out of Sony's, and the remaining places are having clearance sales, hope it's in anticipation of new models coming. I have a hard time imagining how they can improve the readers with the current technology though. We already got the best e-ink screens, and touch. Maybe they'll add social technology which seems to be trendy (hope not, hate it).

05-25-2011, 09:50 PM	#5
Pomtroll Guru Posts: 822 Karma: 1341819 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota USA Device: Sony 350, Sony T1, Kindle Touch, Kindle PW1	Since I own the Nook Classic, I may have gone with the Nook Touch if it had been out sooner. As it is I like my Sony 350 because it is the perfect size for toting around. Plus I like the case design & the color of my pink Sony. I never used the Wifi on my Nook for anything but buying from B&N. Did not use the web browser more than once. So all in all I am pleased with my Sony purchase. BUT I am curious about any future Sony readers. I do know a lot of people want to see Wifi on the 650, personally it doesn't matter to me. It sure is fun seeing what new stuff comes out each year though.