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Originally Posted by jcatl
Given the poor experience of purchasing a book on Sony's bookstore through the reader (my experiences are limited to my PRS-900), I'd say that side-loading and planning ahead are much better options, thus Wi-Fi or 3G is really immaterial on a Sony reader except in a desperate pinch for new reading material and away from a computer.
But, when it comes to competing in the current US marketplace, not having these options on the lower priced readers will not compare favorably with the competition, particularly when the prices are actually higher with less features. Build quality and touch will be lost on the "what's the most bang for the buck" mindset of Americans.
It's good that Sony is focusing on other markets with these devices.
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That's a shame that the 900 has lousy store implementation. That certainly limits the use of the 3G.
I think Sony is going to have to fight really hard to even stay flat in the US market. They do have a lot of retail partners here, but I hope they've targeted their growth internationally.