I don't claim to have information from Sony about this, but Goodereader is in direct competition with the Sony DPT-S1, as they are selling a rebranded Netronix device, I'm not saying that this is a cheap marketing strategy, they could be honestly reporting on what they received, but I wouldn't take it unless there is an official Sony statement.
I just checked both websites that sell the Sony B&H & CDW, and they both still sell the device
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...er_system.html
https://www.cdw.com/shop/products/So...h/3582492.aspx
So, if CDW is pulling the device because it's discontinued, shouldn't they remove it from their store first? why let people pay and then apologise and refund?
Besides, as in the article:
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I reached out to Sony’s other retail partner B&H and a sales rep named Adam R told me “We just had training on this from Sony, maybe a month ago. They never mentioned that it was discontinued.”
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Now, I'm not saying that Sony wouldn't discontinue the device, they could, and yes it's 2 years old now, but there is nothing new in this field (e-paper) to come with something new, it's not a tablet that becomes outdated after two weeks of its release
, although, they could push the specs up a little and come up with DPT-S1+
Two years or not, it's still the best option for a 13" ereader, better than the Netronix and better than Max, a device is not only hardware and memory, it's also the software that runs it, and the Sony software is just the best out there.
Sony still have the production line, they are manufacturing this for GVIDO
http://the-digital-reader.com/2016/0...uts-in-cannes/
Anyway, I hope they don't discontinue the project, since they are the only ones that got it right.