PRS 650 backordered till March 2011 - Page 12

racoon · 03-17-2011, 12:59 PM

Black and Silver 650 back in stock at Tesco UK Direct for £200 (plus you get 398 Tesco points)

Can get £10 off with code TDX-KMAW at checkout

You can get 3% back if you order via Quidco cashback

Free delivery if local store pick up otherwise its an extra £5

GraceKrispy · 03-19-2011, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Chi Cygni

I found this article
http://www.mobilityfeeds.com/mobilit...book-book.html

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Originally Posted by Pegster

The staff member I spoke to said that Sony have told them that they will be bringing out a new version in May/June of this year. He hasn't been told what changes/improvements to it have been made, but he speculates that the only major improvement they could make to it would be adding 3G or wireless. I guess we'll see!

Ugh. I don't want wireless on my ereader. I just want the 650 as is....

aceflor · 03-19-2011, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GraceKrispy

Ugh. I don't want wireless on my ereader. I just want the 650 as is....

Oho...a wireless 650 ... I am in trouble (promised DH "not another reader". At least for 2011. Let's say until Xmas. Or at least september ...!!!!)

Pegster · 03-19-2011, 10:38 AM

Whilst I LOVE my 350, I have been looking to buy a 650 as well (I've just been waiting until after we move). Wireless isn't something that's on my shortlist for buying an ereader, but I can see the usefulness of it as well, and it wouldn't be a reason for me to NOT be a particular ereader. I love the features of the x50s, the touch screen, the layout and software (on the reader) - having wireless added to it would just be a nice additional extra.

Pomtroll · 03-19-2011, 12:52 PM

When I first got my 350 I missed having a wireless connection. But after finding so many nice book sites to download from I no longer miss it. Sure it is easier to be reading , finish a book & want to start the next immediately. Having wireless is nice that way. You just connect & download rather than having to get up & go & connect to a computer.....

So maybe I would be tempted by a wireless Sony 650 after all.

Just talked myself into it. Though it would be kind of nice not being locked into a store with this connection.

Chi Cygni · 03-19-2011, 04:46 PM

I called Sony shop on Friday, basically to save time going there and not finding a 650. The guy said they expected a delivery mid May and when I asked if it was going to be wireless he strongly denied. Said it would be the same model. Now either they keep mouths shut on improvements or it's just what he said. My husband cannot understand why I would want another ereader - I have one already don't I? Says he the recent owner of a smartphone who barely lifts his eyes from it to answer me (he's forgiven, just bought it 2 days ago)

Wireless would be good as ever since ipad is here I use the desktop once in 2 weeks or so.

CharlieBird · 03-19-2011, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Pegster

I spoke with the Sony Store in Belfast (UK) today. They have been told by Sony that the 650 has been discontinued and that they will be getting no more in stock. The staff member I spoke to said that Sony have told them that they will be bringing out a new version in May/June of this year. He hasn't been told what changes/improvements to it have been made, but he speculates that the only major improvement they could make to it would be adding 3G or wireless. I guess we'll see!

Jumping right in and possibly showing my ignorance...isn't the only difference between the 650 and the 950 the WiFi/3G capability?

doreenjoy · 03-19-2011, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CharlieBird

Jumping right in and possibly showing my ignorance...isn't the only difference between the 650 and the 950 the WiFi/3G capability?

No, the 950 also has a bigger screen.

CharlieBird · 03-19-2011, 08:33 PM

Ah, I see it now. Five, six and seven inches. I had it in mind the 650 had was the same size as my QT7.
thx, doreenjoy.

Doogman · 03-19-2011, 08:44 PM

I highly doubt Sony will be releasing a new model so soon. What would be the point if they can't produce and stock them? If May is THE date, then the 650 would have been unavailable for 2/3 of its production run.

Perhaps the Kindle sucked the oxygen out of the room for 6" Eink displays, although Amazon doesn't seem to have trouble getting them.

At this time last year Sony had some price cuts.

doreenjoy · 03-19-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Doogman

I highly doubt Sony will be releasing a new model so soon. What would be the point if they can't produce and stock them? If May is THE date, then the 650 would have been unavailable for 2/3 of its production run.

Perhaps the Kindle sucked the oxygen out of the room for 6" Eink displays, although Amazon doesn't seem to have trouble getting them.

At this time last year Sony had some price cuts.

Yes, so it would have been wise of them to scale back on inventory this year, so they don't have to make those big price cuts again.

I think they scaled back on purpose. Ereaders is a side business for them compared to the Playstation/Bravia/Vaio product lines.

Doogman · 03-20-2011, 12:10 AM

Yeah, OK. They scaled-back so much 650 sales have been practically zip for months. Awesome business decision.

That'll raise the stock price.

Product cycle: you release at full price, discount and then closeout for the new series. That's the way of consumer electronics. And the 650 missed most of the Christmas season at the peak of it's value by being out-of-stock. Also, I fail to see how e-reader production would have any effect on PS3's or laptops. It's a big company.

doreenjoy · 03-20-2011, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Doogman

I fail to see how e-reader production would have any effect on PS3's or laptops. It's a big company.

I'm saying that they're putting more resources into PS and Vaio, hence the Reader division is an afterthought. They don't particularly care if they make money from the Readers, IMO.

It seems a bit pointless to armchair quarterback a major electronics company as though the executives have rocks for brains.

lila55 · 03-20-2011, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by doreenjoy

I'm saying that they're putting more resources into PS and Vaio, hence the Reader division is an afterthought. They don't particularly care if they make money from the Readers, IMO.

It must have cost money to develop the product, then why not sell it? The PRS-650 has been more or less unavailable ever since before Christmas - being able to buy one feels like a lottery winning. If Sony does not care about making money from it, why did they produce it at all?

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Originally Posted by doreenjoy

It seems a bit pointless to armchair quarterback a major electronics company as though the executives have rocks for brains.

Executives do make wrong decisions at times, or plain overlook something. Yes, even executives from major companies

Poppaea · 03-20-2011, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Doogman

I highly doubt Sony will be releasing a new model so soon. What would be the point if they can't produce and stock them? If May is THE date, then the 650 would have been unavailable for 2/3 of its production run.

Perhaps the Kindle sucked the oxygen out of the room for 6" Eink displays, although Amazon doesn't seem to have trouble getting them.

At this time last year Sony had some price cuts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by doreenjoy

Yes, so it would have been wise of them to scale back on inventory this year, so they don't have to make those big price cuts again.

I think they scaled back on purpose. Ereaders is a side business for them compared to the Playstation/Bravia/Vaio product lines.

Quote:

Originally Posted by doreenjoy

I'm saying that they're putting more resources into PS and Vaio, hence the Reader division is an afterthought. They don't particularly care if they make money from the Readers, IMO.

It seems a bit pointless to armchair quarterback a major electronics company as though the executives have rocks for brains.

Some article someone posted here speculated the introduction of the readers to the Japanese market went better than anticipated and caused thus the worldwide shortage. This sounds quite plausible to me. Take that and the skyrocking sales in the ereadermarket outside the US all in all and you have a perfect business desaster due to success.

Same happened to PB this year. They have difficulties adapting to their success as there is not only the goods to be manufactured, parts to be available in the amount asked for, but also staff to be hired and trained to cope and the office and production space to be had to expand.

There are a lot of things needed to work smoothly to have a product on the shelf.

03-17-2011, 12:59 PM	#166
racoon Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: none	Black and Silver 650 back in stock at Tesco UK Direct for £200 (plus you get 398 Tesco points) Can get £10 off with code TDX-KMAW at checkout You can get 3% back if you order via Quidco cashback Free delivery if local store pick up otherwise its an extra £5 Last edited by racoon; 03-17-2011 at 01:02 PM.

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Doogman Connoisseur Posts: 52 Karma: 945 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook ST	I highly doubt Sony will be releasing a new model so soon. What would be the point if they can't produce and stock them? If May is THE date, then the 650 would have been unavailable for 2/3 of its production run. Perhaps the Kindle sucked the oxygen out of the room for 6" Eink displays, although Amazon doesn't seem to have trouble getting them. At this time last year Sony had some price cuts.

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Doogman Connoisseur Posts: 52 Karma: 945 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook ST	Yeah, OK. They scaled-back so much 650 sales have been practically zip for months. Awesome business decision. That'll raise the stock price. Product cycle: you release at full price, discount and then closeout for the new series. That's the way of consumer electronics. And the 650 missed most of the Christmas season at the peak of it's value by being out-of-stock. Also, I fail to see how e-reader production would have any effect on PS3's or laptops. It's a big company.