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jocampo · 06-09-2011, 04:55 PM

I don't think anyone is questioning Sony's qualities or features. But at same price and same screen size as Nook Touch, you can't buy a comparable device, not new.

Are USA users ('cause Nook Touch is being marketed in USA, not Europe) willing to pay 100 more for the extra features without wifi? I don't think so.

Prior Nook Touch there was no comparable touchscreen device here in the states (eink I mean, not a tablet). Now we have two. So, with such a poor marketing that Sony has here in USA, I doubt people will opt for a 350 unless they truly investigate or need those extras.

Now, I'm very interested in seeing how the market reacts and how well the Nook Touch or Kobo is, after a few weeks I mean. Lot of bugs and issues won't force people to buy a Sony, but will make them think twice before buying a Nook.

06-09-2011, 04:55 PM	#106
jocampo Layback feline Posts: 3,034 Karma: 6980745 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Device: Oasis 2nd gen, Sony DPTS1, iPad Pro 10.5"	I don't think anyone is questioning Sony's qualities or features. But at same price and same screen size as Nook Touch, you can't buy a comparable device, not new. Are USA users ('cause Nook Touch is being marketed in USA, not Europe) willing to pay 100 more for the extra features without wifi? I don't think so. Prior Nook Touch there was no comparable touchscreen device here in the states (eink I mean, not a tablet). Now we have two. So, with such a poor marketing that Sony has here in USA, I doubt people will opt for a 350 unless they truly investigate or need those extras. Now, I'm very interested in seeing how the market reacts and how well the Nook Touch or Kobo is, after a few weeks I mean. Lot of bugs and issues won't force people to buy a Sony, but will make them think twice before buying a Nook.