Well, MSNBC is not impressed with the overall new electronic line up from Sony.
http://gadgetbox.msnbc.msn.com/_news...-to-mediocrity
"E-readers: For the company that basically created the category of e-ink e-book reader, Sony has really lacked a competitive edge. With the newly announced Reader Wi-Fi, it's got something that hits the sweet spot of consumer demand — 6-inch e-ink touchscreen, Wi-Fi-only networking.
Still, it is coming in with a price tag that's $10 higher than the bestselling Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble Nook. There is a wee bit of hope for Sony, though: It has partnered with J.K. Rowling's Pottermore e-book service, and will let Reader buyers download the first installment of the Harry Potter series for free "when it becomes available." At least you know where that extra $10 goes."
If it is true that you get the HP books free when they are released, I might pick up a Sony since it will probably cost as much as buying the books. I can see JKR charging $20 a pop for the e-books. Then I would have a back up e-reader to my Kindles.
Why do I need a back up e-reader? I have three Kindles?
OK, nevermind, I'll just buy the silly books.