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Originally Posted by NextStep
Yes, funny those English translations of Dutch idiom  . I tried to improve the Google Translate translation a bit. No doubt not faultless (English is not my native language), but still: |
Thanks very much for your improved translation for Sony's sales copy in
post 116.
The stylish, new design fits the Xperia mobile phone line and helps the device stand out from the pack; in contrast, other readers look "boxy".
At a more popular price, Sony has built on its excellent IR touch Pearl eink screen, added wifi, improved battery life, added live Google and Wikipedia search (which means a web browser of some sort else where do the Google searches go?), and removed 20% of the weight. One expects the UI will have been tweaked a little; but wholesale replacement on top of Android? Errr, no.
In sum, this is pretty much exactly what the Sony exec promised a few weeks ago when he said the line would be refreshed.
The second arrow in its quiver is some sort of colour Android tablet where the Harry Potter content will shine; this may replace a 7" eink model, simplifying the product line.
Toronto plays host to
Word on the Street, an annual consumer book fair in which Sony has been a lead participant. This year's event in Sep 25 -- I fully expect the new units will be on display there even if the release date in still then a few weeks off.