MobileRead Forums - View Single Post - New Sony model to be called PRS-300 and PRS-600

megacoupe · 07-31-2009, 01:39 PM

The only reason I jumped on the eBook reader bandwagon was because Sony temporarily dropped the PRS-500 to $60. If not for that, I'd probably still be using my Palm T/X for reading and dreaming about getting a Kindle. Still, my Sony Reader is probably my favorite and most used gadget right now.

I've been hoping to upgrade to the 505 at some point and I hope I have a chance to get one before it's discontinued in favor of these newer models (which seems likely).

I think there's an important point here: someone needs to release a very cheap (sub-$100), entry-level ebook reader to get people into it. I'm the cheapest gadget-fan you'll ever meet and even I'm willing to pony up 3x-4x what I paid for the 500 to upgrade to a 505 because it has a "slightly" better screen and is easier to connect to the computer.

07-31-2009, 01:39 PM	#191
megacoupe Connoisseur Posts: 80 Karma: 8682 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Kindle Voyage	The only reason I jumped on the eBook reader bandwagon was because Sony temporarily dropped the PRS-500 to $60. If not for that, I'd probably still be using my Palm T/X for reading and dreaming about getting a Kindle. Still, my Sony Reader is probably my favorite and most used gadget right now. I've been hoping to upgrade to the 505 at some point and I hope I have a chance to get one before it's discontinued in favor of these newer models (which seems likely). I think there's an important point here: someone needs to release a very cheap (sub-$100), entry-level ebook reader to get people into it. I'm the cheapest gadget-fan you'll ever meet and even I'm willing to pony up 3x-4x what I paid for the 500 to upgrade to a 505 because it has a "slightly" better screen and is easier to connect to the computer.