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Originally Posted by david8866
Sony was so low key about T1 and T2. It reminded me the way Sony handled their GPS. I am afraid the ending is here.
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That is what I fear also. To me it seems like Sony does not care at all about their ereader market share anymore.
I think they could do much better in the promotion department as their readers software is exceptionally good. For example the way in which they handle tags/collections is superb to say the least and the way an ample selection of build-in high quality dictionaries are implemented is one of the best I have seen.
But they made some terrible miscalculations about their hardware I think. Releasing the virtually indistinguishable T2 relatively fast after the T1 was a very weird move. It would have been better to just release a considerable firmware upgrade for the T1 and release an upgraded front lit, highres T2 reader somewhat later. Because now, as far as hardware is concerned and considering the T2 price tag, they have nothing to offer in the current ereader market.
Also removing the incredibly convenient internal stylus silo is something I just could not believe. In my mind it was the stupidest change I ever saw design-wise.
I believe the marketing department of Sony does not understand the ereader market very well. When they released the T2 they should have been able to predict the demand for higher resolution screens and front lighting.
If only my Onyx Firefly had the Sony software. It would be the best ereader in the solar system.