Finally, new Sony rumors

[m-reader]

Originally Posted by Haidon

Living in Australia I'd just like to point out that the word "Japs" *is* considered a racial slur here. Get your facts right. Moreover, the use of the word "Jap" objectifies the individual in question, and for that alone is considered offensive. But realistically, it does not matter if you understand *why* it is offensive (because evidently you don't), you simply must understand that many people *do* find it offensive when you speak that way.

Hear, hear!
You are absolutely right mate. Ignorance is no defence.

Originally Posted by Haidon

But back on topic, if the PRS-650 has the touch screen with no degradation of screen quality it'd probably be a pretty darn good note-taker as well as an ebook reader. Might it be time to upgrade from my venerable PRS-505?

Ditto here - I'm upgrading my PRS-900 to 950 in a flash if this is true (no glare).

[Spartacus2112]

I do not know if it has been mentioned on this thread yet but the Pocket and Daily Editions of the Sony Reader are no longer available at Sonystyle. Perhaps I missed it?

[SkyDream]

That's really new !
They'd been on sale when i looked at Sonystyle yesterday evening.
Believe that's the last indicator that they will come up with a PRS-950 before end of the year.

[harryE123]

Originally Posted by Haidon

Living in Australia I'd just like to point out that the word "Japs" *is* considered a racial slur here. Get your facts right. Moreover, the use of the word "Jap" objectifies the individual in question, and for that alone is considered offensive. But realistically, it does not matter if you understand *why* it is offensive (because evidently you don't), you simply must understand that many people *do* find it offensive when you speak that way.

I find many behaviors offensive too, pc not the least. But I am not a fascist to dictate what people should or shouldn't say and do. If I were to comment on all the things I find offensive in internet forums, I would be for days on end on the web. There are at least two countries in the world where what I said is common parlance and the context in which I said it doesn't contain an iota of racism, so get over it. I am not here to assuage anyone's pc anxieties, and I think I've done enough of it to be able to get back on topic.

Originally Posted by aceflor

Living in Europe (Germany / Spain) and being a european with 2 european nationalities (French / British), I confirm "Jap" is offensive in those 4 countries, and for sure in many other european countries.

And to be on topic too, I just hope the new sonys will be quicker booting and uploading metadata than the 600.....

Yeah, as soon as a German or Spanish hears Japs he's off to the courts to file suit that he/she where irreparably offended. That's the kind of negative connotation the word has there... Political correctness is far more offensive, and it's the source of far more ills.

SONY:
The issue for me is a. if they are going to invest any money in getting a decent (arm) cpu in because b. amazon is undercutting them in price and selling at an obvious loss to make a profit via a proprietary format (which is wreaking havoc in a market where others aren't the global bookstore), and c. if they are going to make any progress in term of their software which leaves a lot to be desired.

There's a d. too, which is very important, and that's the screen size; if even sony can't compete for a 9.7" device with amazon (what with irex going bankrupt and plastic logic producing vapourware), then who can and who will? The market desperately needs another strong player so amazon will not dominate in a way that will hinder development and progress.

Amazon should have enabled some kind of app store a long time ago, but they really haven't. If ebooks get stuck in another Microsoft pc type of backward (or at least minimum effort) monopoly then that's very bad news. At least apple (though not directly) is dragging all these guys kicking and screaming to the 21st century with their superior ipad. Unfortunately the ipad can only influence matters to an extent, because it's not really an ebook reader.

[Latinandgreek]

I would love to see a Sony reader (touchscreen) with a 9.7 inch screen. I've been looking at the Amazon Kindle DX, but I'm not sure that I'm crazy about the PDF support, and I would mainly (or perhaps exclusively) be reading PDFs on a large screen reader. I've been very happy with my Sony PRS-505, and when I decide to upgrade my reader I'll be looking at Sony products first.

[petercreasey]

Originally Posted by Latinandgreek

I've been very happy with my Sony PRS-505, and when I decide to upgrade my reader I'll be looking at Sony products first.

L, This is totally my situation also.

The new 650 sounds interesting....IF I decide to switch from my wonderful 505.

[ardeegee]

Originally Posted by petercreasey

The new 650 sounds interesting....IF I decide to switch from my wonderful 505.

The 350 is the one I'm wanting to hear more about-- the overall portability of the unit is a top factor for me. If only they could put a 6 inch screen in a unit the size of the 300's case! (There is room, if the bezel was minimized.)

[astra]

Originally Posted by petercreasey

L, This is totally my situation also.

The new 650 sounds interesting....IF I decide to switch from my wonderful 505.

[Logseman]

Originally Posted by Spartacus2112

I do not know if it has been mentioned on this thread yet but the Pocket and Daily Editions of the Sony Reader are no longer available at Sonystyle. Perhaps I missed it?

That Pocket and Touch would be discontinued would be normal... but the Daily? Noone got word from a bigger Sony reader. Let's see what comes!

[khalleron]

Originally Posted by harryE123

I find many behaviors offensive too, pc not the least. But I am not a fascist to dictate what people should or shouldn't say and do. If I were to comment on all the things I find offensive in internet forums, I would be for days on end on the web. There are at least two countries in the world where what I said is common parlance and the context in which I said it doesn't contain an iota of racism, so get over it. I am not here to assuage anyone's pc anxieties, and I think I've done enough of it to be able to get back on topic.

Ah, yes, the "I can say any damned thing I want but you're a fascist if you object" defense.

Yeah, that one always works.

[igorsk]

Originally Posted by Logseman

That Pocket and Touch would be discontinued would be normal... but the Daily? Noone got word from a bigger Sony reader. Let's see what comes!

The leaked Reader Library 3.3 does mention PRS-950.

[Dave Berk]

Originally Posted by igorsk

The leaked Reader Library 3.3 does mention PRS-950.

But what dimensions? Same as the PRS900?

[EatingPie]

Originally Posted by Spartacus2112

I do not know if it has been mentioned on this thread yet but the Pocket and Daily Editions of the Sony Reader are no longer available at Sonystyle. Perhaps I missed it?

All three Readers show "No Longer Available" in the US, though there is still a red PRS-600 listed. Unpopular color explains that one.

I doubt they're fully redesigning the PRS-900, but I've been really disappointed with it's look & feel. Just a stretched PRS-600, and rather awkward looking and unwieldy at that. My very first thought was "Sony got lazy here." It really lacks that sublime design that's Sony's trademark. Fingers crossed on a redesign, but I wouldn't lay odds on it.

-Pie

[Lilly]

Originally Posted by igorsk

The leaked Reader Library 3.3 does mention PRS-950.

This is good. I am one of those people who don't want a 5-inch or 6-inch screen. I am enjoying the 7-inch for pleasure reading and think it's perfect (more words on the page so less turning and still very portable)!

[AlbertaCowboy]

Originally Posted by petercreasey

L, This is totally my situation also.

The new 650 sounds interesting....IF I decide to switch from my wonderful 505.

My exact thoughts. I have been finding that my 505 has been crashing in the middle of page turns recently which frightens the hell out of me. IF the 650 has a comparable screen to the 505, I might not lose any more sleep fretting that my beloved 505 is dying.