If Sony actually does discontinue the 650 before Autumn, or if they already have discontinued it, I suspect we won't see a replacement with a 6 inch screen. Sony has been acting strange ever since the release of the latest readers in Autumn 2010. Sony never really seemed to be enthusiastic about this new crop, nor have accessory providers. It all makes me wonder if Sony will soon quit the reader business. I'm sure the earthquake and tsunami will adversely effect supplies of Sony electronics, and products that don't sell well might get the axe. And yes I know much of Sony electronics are assembled in China, but many of the parts are made in Japan. To be honest, I was pleasantly surprised in Autumn 2010 that Sony announced a new line of readers. I will be even more surprised if they do so in 2011.
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