Just Throwing It Out There....

Shopaholic · 06-23-2011, 09:42 AM

With today's announcement the JK Rowling is partnering with Sony for the Harry Potter ebooks & other content is it a stretch to say that this would confirm that the end is not nigh for the Sony readers?

Am I alone in thinking this or is this wishful thinking on my part? I can't help but think it's not over for Sony in the ereader department. From the official press release:

"As the Pottermore Shop develops, it is intended that it should include further products designed specifically for Harry Potter fans, offering a potential outlet for Sony products and services related to Pottermore."

A special Harry Potter themed Sony reader???

Squee! OMG can you imagine the sales on that?!?! It'd have to hit that magic price point though of course and $179 for many parents just wouldn't be it I'm afraid. Will the next Sony's be plastic like the rest of them on the market today? hmm...

elemenoP · 06-23-2011, 10:06 AM

Wow! Yes, I think you're right! A Harry Potter themed ereader, with all the books preloaded, would sell like hotcakes, regardless of how good or bad the reader itself is. Just stick an owl on there and sell it.

BUT... what about a Harry Potter themed tablet? Isn't Sony just getting into the tablet market? That way you could have a multimedia version of the ebooks.

eP

ilovejedd · 06-23-2011, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shopaholic

A special Harry Potter themed Sony reader???

Squee! OMG can you imagine the sales on that?!?! It'd have to hit that magic price point though of course and $179 for many parents just wouldn't be it I'm afraid. Will the next Sony's be plastic like the rest of them on the market today? hmm...

I'll definitely buy one or two for myself. Assuming the price is right, maybe an additional 2~3 to give as gifts to my best friends who are HP fans. The ereader doesn't have to be priced for children. I was a first year in high school when Harry entered Hogwarts. Just imagine how many more fans there are who grew up reading Harry Potter and are now gainfully employed and can easily afford a collector's edition Harry Potter-branded ebook reader. I do hope it'll be an upgraded PRS-350/650/950 with Wi-Fi and a card slot (SD, microSD or Memory Stick Pro Duo).

Shopaholic · 06-23-2011, 10:21 AM

A multimedia version of the ebooks would be a massive, massive hit for sure!!

lestatar · 06-23-2011, 10:29 AM

I will only buy this stuff if they come with actual flying brooms and working magic wands.

Seriously, I am not a fan of this cross-over theme stuff, but if stuff like this can keep Sony in the physical ereader HW game, I am all for it.

jswinden · 06-23-2011, 12:28 PM

From an article on Wired.co.uk (full article):

Quote:

Sony
Intriguingly, Rowling has signed up Sony as a partner on the Pottermore project. As a maker of e-book readers, there have been rumblings as to whether the new e-book editions might be Sony exclusives.

That's not the case -- the e-books will be readable on any device, including Amazon's Kindle. Instead, Sony's role in the project is one of a primary commercial partner, and it's more likely that the company will put together branded products and services for sale in the future.

In short, Sony's stumped up some of the cash to build the site, and in return will get to offer Potter-specific products in the future which will be put in Pottermore's store, and likely marketed its users. Sounds like a good deal to us.

As stated in another thread, you guys a creating a new line of Sony readers out of thin air and total BS. That is NOT what the agreement between Sony and Rawlings is about...

elemenoP · 06-23-2011, 12:35 PM

Huh? The quote that you provide supports the idea of a Potter-themed reader.

eP

Shopaholic · 06-23-2011, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jswinden

From an article on Wired.co.uk (full article):

As stated in another thread, you guys a creating a new line of Sony readers out of thin air and total BS. That is NOT what the agreement between Sony and Rawlings is about...

First of all, it's not Rawlings, it's Rowling. Secondly what I quoted in the opening post is direct from the JK Rowling Pottermore press release.

http://assets.pottermore.com/emcp/do...ase_230611.pdf

"As the Pottermore Shop develops, it is intended that it should include further products designed specifically for Harry Potter fans, offering a potential outlet for Sony products and services related to Pottermore."

Yes it says potential. Nobody said it was an absolute certainty but we're allowed to get excited and be creative and dream are we not? Sony products related to Pottermore. The announcement of the Harry Potter series finally coming to ebooks. A Harry Potter themed Sony reader isn't that much of a stretch. Apple made a Harry Potter iPod when the audiobooks were first released. So what's your point?

Ditchleyportrait · 06-23-2011, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilovejedd

I'll definitely buy one or two for myself. Assuming the price is right, maybe an additional 2~3 to give as gifts to my best friends who are HP fans. The ereader doesn't have to be priced for children. I was a first year in high school when Harry entered Hogwarts. Just imagine how many more fans there are who grew up reading Harry Potter and are now gainfully employed and can easily afford a collector's edition Harry Potter-branded ebook reader. I do hope it'll be an upgraded PRS-350/650/950 with Wi-Fi and a card slot (SD, microSD or Memory Stick Pro Duo).

what you don't mention is the people who grew up with them and subsequently grew out of them

Ditchleyportrait · 06-23-2011, 03:59 PM

i'm going to let you guys finish, but after looking up more information on the hp sony thing i found this:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...rticle2071045/

Shopaholic · 06-23-2011, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ditchleyportrait

i'm going to let you guys finish, but after looking up more information on the hp sony thing i found this:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...rticle2071045/

The author of that article is clearly an idiot. It's amazing they were even able to figure out how to use a computer, assuming that's how they wrote and submitter [submitted] the story that is.

***good golly I can't type today!!*** eesh

pidgeon92 · 06-23-2011, 05:40 PM

That "article" is beyond sad. He is getting (rightfully) thrashed in the comments.

jswinden · 06-23-2011, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shopaholic

it's not Rawlings, it's Rowling

Like I care how a children's book author spells her name.

Especially one who ripped off Lord of the Rings.

JSWolf · 06-23-2011, 08:18 PM

Harry Potter is not a rip-off of The Lord of the Rings. So is every fantasy that uses magic or has elves or goblins or has a quest a rip-off?

Shopaholic · 06-23-2011, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Harry Potter is not a rip-off of The Lord of the Rings. So is every fantasy that uses magic or has elves or goblins or has a quest a rip-off?

Apparently. At least, in their minds. sheesh

06-23-2011, 09:42 AM	#1
Shopaholic Cockatoo Mom! Posts: 1,509 Karma: 1812695 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: PW4, Kobo: A1, Clara, Libra 2, iPad Pro 11, iPad Mini	Just Throwing It Out There.... With today's announcement the JK Rowling is partnering with Sony for the Harry Potter ebooks & other content is it a stretch to say that this would confirm that the end is not nigh for the Sony readers? Am I alone in thinking this or is this wishful thinking on my part? I can't help but think it's not over for Sony in the ereader department. From the official press release: "As the Pottermore Shop develops, it is intended that it should include further products designed specifically for Harry Potter fans, offering a potential outlet for Sony products and services related to Pottermore." A special Harry Potter themed Sony reader??? Squee! OMG can you imagine the sales on that?!?! It'd have to hit that magic price point though of course and $179 for many parents just wouldn't be it I'm afraid. Will the next Sony's be plastic like the rest of them on the market today? hmm...

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elemenoP Wizard Posts: 1,717 Karma: 3790058 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Sony 650	Wow! Yes, I think you're right! A Harry Potter themed ereader, with all the books preloaded, would sell like hotcakes, regardless of how good or bad the reader itself is. Just stick an owl on there and sell it. BUT... what about a Harry Potter themed tablet? Isn't Sony just getting into the tablet market? That way you could have a multimedia version of the ebooks. eP

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Shopaholic Cockatoo Mom! Posts: 1,509 Karma: 1812695 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: PW4, Kobo: A1, Clara, Libra 2, iPad Pro 11, iPad Mini	A multimedia version of the ebooks would be a massive, massive hit for sure!!

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lestatar LB's lolz Mutt Minion Posts: 2,902 Karma: 5700001 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hong Kong now but NYC forever Device: Kindle3, GalaxyTab, BB Bold9700, BB 8300, Sony Clie, Palm Vx, Palm III	I will only buy this stuff if they come with actual flying brooms and working magic wands. Seriously, I am not a fan of this cross-over theme stuff, but if stuff like this can keep Sony in the physical ereader HW game, I am all for it.

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elemenoP Wizard Posts: 1,717 Karma: 3790058 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Sony 650	Huh? The quote that you provide supports the idea of a Potter-themed reader. eP

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Ditchleyportrait Fanatic Posts: 504 Karma: 780086 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: ny Device: Kindle DX Graphite	i'm going to let you guys finish, but after looking up more information on the hp sony thing i found this: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...rticle2071045/

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pidgeon92 Wizard Posts: 3,144 Karma: 8426142 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Device: Kindle PW2, Kindle Voyage, Kindle DXG, Boox M90, Kobo Aura HD	That "article" is beyond sad. He is getting (rightfully) thrashed in the comments.

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