The New Sony-Borders e-Book Store Goes Live - Page 2

kjn24 · 12-21-2007, 05:35 PM

It sounds great, but I'll be very surpised if the Borders near me ('near' being a relative term - it's a little over an hour away), has the reader. It's almost worth a trip this weekend just to substantiate my claim that I really do reside in the middle of no where.

Kathy

BenG · 12-21-2007, 06:39 PM

The eBook Store from Sony at Borders:
http://ebookstore.sony.com/borders
You can download the Borders version of the eBook library. I haven't checked it thoroughly or bought anything but the only difference seems to be the Borders brand in the title.

Ervserver · 12-21-2007, 07:17 PM

Good news indeed

igorsk · 12-21-2007, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenG

The eBook Store from Sony at Borders:
http://ebookstore.sony.com/borders
You can download the Borders version of the eBook library. I haven't checked it thoroughly or bought anything but the only difference seems to be the Borders brand in the title.

Thanks for the link. The program IS a new version (2.1 vs 2.0 available at the main site) but the only change I can see so far is support for "internet partners" in the store (and a small fix for progress display).
To "un-brand" the program, comment out or delete the following line from kconfig.xml:

Code:

<variable name="internetPartner" value="BR"/>

AnemicOak · 12-21-2007, 10:15 PM

Just installed it & it looks just like it did when I had 2.0 installed.

dlangendorf · 12-22-2007, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeker

I just received my reader from Sonystyle. And I just got the email from Borders regarding it's Sony store. BUT apparently it is unable to be accessed unless you have the software that came with the reader purchased only at Borders? Why won't they let me in? I'm a LOYAL Borders customer LOL! And lame

I got my Reader at Fry's. My local Borders had not started carrying them yet. Does this mean I can't buy books at the "new" Sony Borders store? I'm only allowed in if I get the Reader at Borders? Am I missing something? What's the deal?

geeker · 12-22-2007, 06:08 AM

the icon that takes you to the store proper is "missing". I'm a little bit sad that I receive my DRS one day and hear about this the next. Plus with Borders you get a $50 credit in addition to the 100 Classics. Kind of cancels out my luck in getting a discount. Oh well, I wanted the dark blue and my Borders only had silver.

BenG · 12-22-2007, 09:40 AM

The "store proper" is accessed by the eBook library software. It's the Sony eBook store.

rhadin · 12-22-2007, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonkchapman

I think these are the salient points:

A new, major player officially entering the fray

I would be much more thrilled if the deal were with Barnes & Noble, which is profitable, rather than with Borders Group, which is struggling to stay alive. Borders is a rapidly failing chain and I fear that Sony has made yet another misstep.

What I am waiting to see is what B&N does in regards to the e-book market. B&N, unlike Borders, has its own publishing arm and imprint. Granted that so far the publishing group has limited itself to public domain works, but the publishing group is now highly profitable and has come a long way in terms of quality of product and who knows where B&N ultimately plans to go.

AnemicOak · 12-22-2007, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dlangendorf

I got my Reader at Fry's. My local Borders had not started carrying them yet. Does this mean I can't buy books at the "new" Sony Borders store? I'm only allowed in if I get the Reader at Borders? Am I missing something? What's the deal?

At this point it doesn't matter, both "stores" are the same right now (& have been since at least October). The Borders one just has Borders branding to it. What will happen later? Who knows.

kezza · 12-22-2007, 02:08 PM

So I bought my Reader at Borders back in November. Does this mean that I don't get access to the site, since I bought my reader before it went live, even though I did get it at Borders? Or can I somehow get the promo code now?
My Connect software has always been Borders branded. I can't check it out right now, since I don't have access to Windows here, will see if anything's different on Monday.

AnemicOak · 12-22-2007, 02:48 PM

Kezza, mine too has always been Borders branded (since October). I've loaded the 2.1 version software & everything appears to be exactly the same.

Last I heard the actual deal with Amazon doesn't end until the 31st, so until after the first of the year, at the very least, I think it's much to do about nothing.

jasonkchapman · 12-22-2007, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhadin

What I am waiting to see is what B&N does in regards to the e-book market.

You'll most likely have a long wait. I doubt very much that they will try to reenter the e-book space until it's an established, proven industry segment.

vivaldirules · 12-22-2007, 06:55 PM

I was in a Borders for a few minutes today where I finally got to see the new PRS-505. I really wanted to buy one then and there. Sadly, I can't justify it since my 500 is only five months old and works well. But it was pretty attractive in many respects and I think pbook readers who get to see it work in the store will be impressed. I was also pleased that the salesperson nearby who offered to help me was pretty knowledgable. They were also sold out. I think this is all good news.

AMacD · 12-23-2007, 10:17 AM

I was living near Spokane, WA last year when I wanted to see and feel a Sony Reader. There were none in Spokane and there were none in Coeur d'Alene, ID. Each store would have been happy to order one for me, but they were not willing to have a display model. I got the impression that neither Borders nor Sony were very interested in marketing this device. When the Kindle came out I got one, sight unseen. At least it works with a Mac.

12-22-2007, 06:08 AM	#22
geeker Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: sony 505	Click the links above. It's there but the icon that takes you to the store proper is "missing". I'm a little bit sad that I receive my DRS one day and hear about this the next. Plus with Borders you get a $50 credit in addition to the 100 Classics. Kind of cancels out my luck in getting a discount. Oh well, I wanted the dark blue and my Borders only had silver.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Borders ebook store now live (US only)	zelda_pinwheel	News	94	07-14-2010 09:27 PM
Sony campaign: Man will live in a store window, reading for 30 days	Alexander Turcic	News	92	04-04-2009 09:33 AM
Interesting one-cent read from Borders/Sony ebook store.	Abisha	Deals and Resources (No Self-Promotion or Affiliate Links)	2	12-21-2008 12:19 PM
Sony Connect Store and Borders: is this the beginning of a Beautiful Friendship?	NatCh	Sony Reader	24	09-24-2007 02:52 PM
Is Borders preparing for a Sony Reader book club?	Bob Russell	Deals and Resources (No Self-Promotion or Affiliate Links)	3	10-03-2006 11:17 AM

12-21-2007, 05:35 PM	#16
kjn24 Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 40 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: eBookwise	It sounds great, but I'll be very surpised if the Borders near me ('near' being a relative term - it's a little over an hour away), has the reader. It's almost worth a trip this weekend just to substantiate my claim that I really do reside in the middle of no where. Kathy

12-21-2007, 06:39 PM	#17
BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,729 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	The eBook Store from Sony at Borders: http://ebookstore.sony.com/borders You can download the Borders version of the eBook library. I haven't checked it thoroughly or bought anything but the only difference seems to be the Borders brand in the title.

12-21-2007, 07:17 PM	#18
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	Good news indeed

12-21-2007, 10:15 PM	#20
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Just installed it & it looks just like it did when I had 2.0 installed.

12-22-2007, 09:40 AM	#23
BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,729 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	The "store proper" is accessed by the eBook library software. It's the Sony eBook store.

12-22-2007, 02:08 PM	#26
kezza Lowlife of the Party Posts: 266 Karma: 4038 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: seattle Device: nook, iphone	So I bought my Reader at Borders back in November. Does this mean that I don't get access to the site, since I bought my reader before it went live, even though I did get it at Borders? Or can I somehow get the promo code now? My Connect software has always been Borders branded. I can't check it out right now, since I don't have access to Windows here, will see if anything's different on Monday.

12-22-2007, 02:48 PM	#27
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Kezza, mine too has always been Borders branded (since October). I've loaded the 2.1 version software & everything appears to be exactly the same. Last I heard the actual deal with Amazon doesn't end until the 31st, so until after the first of the year, at the very least, I think it's much to do about nothing.

12-22-2007, 06:55 PM	#29
vivaldirules When's Doughnut Day? Posts: 10,059 Karma: 13675475 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX, US Device: Sony PRS-505, iPad	I was in a Borders for a few minutes today where I finally got to see the new PRS-505. I really wanted to buy one then and there. Sadly, I can't justify it since my 500 is only five months old and works well. But it was pretty attractive in many respects and I think pbook readers who get to see it work in the store will be impressed. I was also pleased that the salesperson nearby who offered to help me was pretty knowledgable. They were also sold out. I think this is all good news.

12-23-2007, 10:17 AM	#30
AMacD Al Posts: 66 Karma: 140 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bardstown, KY as home base, but RV following the seasons. Device: Kindle1 and Kindle2 and Palm T\|X	I was living near Spokane, WA last year when I wanted to see and feel a Sony Reader. There were none in Spokane and there were none in Coeur d'Alene, ID. Each store would have been happy to order one for me, but they were not willing to have a display model. I got the impression that neither Borders nor Sony were very interested in marketing this device. When the Kindle came out I got one, sight unseen. At least it works with a Mac.

Advert

Advert