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Old 08-25-2009, 11:46 AM   #111
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Originally Posted by Daithi View Post
Is this Sony's device that is supposed to compete against Amazon's Kindle DX?

I've only owned a Kindle, so I don't feel comfortable criticizing Sony's products, but I can't help thinking that Sony supporters were hoping for something better.

Maybe they'll announce a Sony 900 or something pretty soon.
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Originally Posted by pilotbob View Post
Um... unless you can use the 3G to do stuff other than buy ebooks from Sony... I don't really see that as a big selling point. At least the Kindle gives you the basic browsers and the ability to d/l ebooks from places like MobileRead and FeedBooks using it.

Other than that I don't see why I would pay $100 more for this than the 600... well, it is a bit bigger (taller screen so more lines per page) and comes with a cover.'

I was so hoping for a 9inch device with awesome PDF support.

BOb
Exactly my feelings, BOb, awesome PDF support would have been the DX's biggest threat.

Still I think Sony is trying to take another path in all this, and it may yet prove to be a good decision in ways we can't foresee. They can create the demand for new ways of ereading.. Or else I shall think of Sony's execs as big fat fails.
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