Sony's Reader team to present something August 25 - Page 9

SHOECHICK · 08-24-2009, 04:24 PM

I believe it's in NY but no idea on the time.

Nate the great · 08-24-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by advocate2

Will the presentation be in Japan, Europe or the US? Just interested in which time zone the announcement will be made.

New York on Tuesday, and London on Wednesday.

Be Szpilman · 08-24-2009, 04:43 PM

The PRS-900 would be a Kindle-killer (almost)!

And no glare on the screen, but give us awesome scribbling still! And wireless, and a huge screen too! And, and.. a $399 pricepoint

I'm so loving that there'll be a built-in dictionary.. is it too much to ask for a firmware update for my dear ol' 505 on that? Hey, it's not like I've just asked for a bunch of other stuff!

I'm really curious as to why the 505 has been given a pricecut of only $20, costing about as much as the 600. Hell, I got mine cheaper and it's been a while. Does that only emphasize that it SHOULD be given dict support ?!?

Here's hoping for the best tomorrow.

igorsk · 08-24-2009, 04:48 PM

Wasn't there going to be some event in Netherlands, with Bol.com?

wallcraft · 08-24-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by igorsk

Wasn't there going to be some event in Netherlands, with Bol.com?

Yes, on the 26th. See Sony and Bol.com to enter Dutch ebook market.

formerroadie · 08-24-2009, 07:38 PM

So are some of you think that the 300 and 600 are not the only releases that are coming? Given their PS conference at E3, I'm not expecting them to do much more than what we already know. I would be shocked. Anyway, I want to know though before they ship my 600 cuz there may be something better.

I'm now officially confused by the chatter in the thread though. Is there a 900?

igorsk · 08-24-2009, 08:16 PM

There is a wireless reader in the works (this much is confirmed). There are also some rumors about larger screen reader, which we tentatevely call PRS-900 (it could be the same wireless model).

Crowl · 08-24-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by krischik

They did not do it for the more vibrant smartphone marked so why would you thing they do it for the eBooks market?

There's likely to be different approaches to the two businesses though, with phones they aim to sell as many hardware upgrades as possible, whereas with their ebook market they have an ongoing revenue stream through book sales and thus its less important to keep selling people new hardware all the time. There is also the issue that the ebook market has more room to grow and thus they can afford to take a more longterm view and try to build customer/brand loyalty at this stage.

krischik · 08-25-2009, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Crowl

There's likely to be different approaches to the two businesses though, with phones they aim to sell as many hardware upgrades as possible, whereas with their ebook market they have an ongoing revenue stream through book sales and thus its less important to keep selling people new hardware all the time. There is also the issue that the ebook market has more room to grow and thus they can afford to take a more longterm view and try to build customer/brand loyalty at this stage.

Yes, and no. I was speaking of the Smartphone market. But as you said, Sony treated the SmartPhone market the same way they treated the low and mid range phone markets. And that did not go down well with customers paying $1000 (without contract) for there device.

Martin

fbrII · 08-25-2009, 07:17 AM

I am surprised with the continued level of excitement concerning the release of the 600 in light the revelation that the screen's glare and contrast issue's remain unresolved. It appears you will get a 700 with a dictionary and without a light. Having a dictionary is nice, but for me the light was even better.

I was very happy to see Sony's announcement concerning their book store and e-pub. Now, I'm equally unhappy that they would produce a new product with known issues.

If the 600 screen is like the 700 screen, I think Sony is going to disappoint a lot of new users.

Abecedary · 08-25-2009, 08:16 AM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but we still haven't seen any actual comparisons of the 600 to the 700 yet, but people keep on talking about the two together as if they have been directly compared. We have seen the 600 against the 505, and it's not the least bit surprising that the 600 doesn't have the screen clarity of the 505 due to the touch screen. It's entirely possible that the 600 falls somewhere between the 505 and the 700's screen (which is where I would expect it to fall). But to say that the 600 is as bad as the 700 at this point is entirely premature (not that I think the 700's screen is bad).

Riocaz · 08-25-2009, 08:20 AM

Agreed. Which is why, despite the mounting evidence, I am trying to keep an open mind until I see the 600 in person. As to whether I want to upgrade.

Assuming that Sony's UK presentation is to announce the 300 and 600's UK release.

igorsk · 08-25-2009, 08:43 AM

So, is the thing on yet?

advocate2 · 08-25-2009, 08:45 AM

Why the PRS 900? Why not a PRS 800?

I have a DX. I use it for periodicals and free books when I am reading at home. I use the 505 for library ebooks and when I travel. I would more than happy to have a 7" or 8" screen. The extra real estate would be perfect for me as I tend, given age and eyesight, to prefer larger font sizes.

igorsk · 08-25-2009, 08:47 AM

Because 300-600-900 makes a natural progression.
BTW, Teleread says it starts at 10:30, so a bit less than two hours to go.

08-24-2009, 07:38 PM	#126
formerroadie Bada Bing Posts: 146 Karma: 504 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Device: Sony Reader PRS-600	So are some of you think that the 300 and 600 are not the only releases that are coming? Given their PS conference at E3, I'm not expecting them to do much more than what we already know. I would be shocked. Anyway, I want to know though before they ship my 600 cuz there may be something better. I'm now officially confused by the chatter in the thread though. Is there a 900? Last edited by formerroadie; 08-24-2009 at 07:41 PM.

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08-24-2009, 04:24 PM	#121
SHOECHICK Addict Posts: 228 Karma: 1032 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Device: Red Sony 505 and Ipad	I believe it's in NY but no idea on the time.

08-24-2009, 04:43 PM	#123
Be Szpilman Fetch that LRF Posts: 63 Karma: 44 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: Sony Reader PRS-505, Treo 650	The PRS-900 would be a Kindle-killer (almost)! And no glare on the screen, but give us awesome scribbling still! And wireless, and a huge screen too! And, and.. a $399 pricepoint I'm so loving that there'll be a built-in dictionary.. is it too much to ask for a firmware update for my dear ol' 505 on that? Hey, it's not like I've just asked for a bunch of other stuff! I'm really curious as to why the 505 has been given a pricecut of only $20, costing about as much as the 600. Hell, I got mine cheaper and it's been a while. Does that only emphasize that it SHOULD be given dict support ?!? Here's hoping for the best tomorrow.

08-24-2009, 04:48 PM	#124
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	Wasn't there going to be some event in Netherlands, with Bol.com?

08-24-2009, 08:16 PM	#127
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	There is a wireless reader in the works (this much is confirmed). There are also some rumors about larger screen reader, which we tentatevely call PRS-900 (it could be the same wireless model).

08-25-2009, 07:17 AM	#130
fbrII F. BluDevil Posts: 428 Karma: 1152548 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis Missouri Device: Pocketbook Inkpad3 pro, Kobo Libra, Kindle Paperwhite	I am surprised with the continued level of excitement concerning the release of the 600 in light the revelation that the screen's glare and contrast issue's remain unresolved. It appears you will get a 700 with a dictionary and without a light. Having a dictionary is nice, but for me the light was even better. I was very happy to see Sony's announcement concerning their book store and e-pub. Now, I'm equally unhappy that they would produce a new product with known issues. If the 600 screen is like the 700 screen, I think Sony is going to disappoint a lot of new users.

08-25-2009, 08:16 AM	#131
Abecedary Exwyzeeologist Posts: 535 Karma: 3261 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: :PRS-505::iPod touch:	Correct me if I'm wrong, but we still haven't seen any actual comparisons of the 600 to the 700 yet, but people keep on talking about the two together as if they have been directly compared. We have seen the 600 against the 505, and it's not the least bit surprising that the 600 doesn't have the screen clarity of the 505 due to the touch screen. It's entirely possible that the 600 falls somewhere between the 505 and the 700's screen (which is where I would expect it to fall). But to say that the 600 is as bad as the 700 at this point is entirely premature (not that I think the 700's screen is bad).

08-25-2009, 08:20 AM	#132
Riocaz Fulfilled but not by iRex Posts: 932 Karma: 286846 Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Device: Far too many	Agreed. Which is why, despite the mounting evidence, I am trying to keep an open mind until I see the 600 in person. As to whether I want to upgrade. Assuming that Sony's UK presentation is to announce the 300 and 600's UK release.

08-25-2009, 08:43 AM	#133
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	So, is the thing on yet?

08-25-2009, 08:45 AM	#134
advocate2 My Kingdom for Karma Posts: 430 Karma: 7125 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Vegas Device: Sony 350, 650, 950, Nook Color	Why the PRS 900? Why not a PRS 800? I have a DX. I use it for periodicals and free books when I am reading at home. I use the 505 for library ebooks and when I travel. I would more than happy to have a 7" or 8" screen. The extra real estate would be perfect for me as I tend, given age and eyesight, to prefer larger font sizes.

08-25-2009, 08:47 AM	#135
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	Because 300-600-900 makes a natural progression. BTW, Teleread says it starts at 10:30, so a bit less than two hours to go.