Financial Times confirms new SONY reader

[vxf]

FT on June 23, 2011:


"Developers have not disclosed how much the books will cost. But the FT has established that Sony, a joint venture partner in the site, is developing related products, including a themed version of its Sony reader"

http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/8c9fb...#axzz1QLRFmfsO

Edit:
Since people can't read the article, I should spell out the obvious - it's about Harry Potter being available in ebooks. It specifies that SONY will be providing the backbone, that the books will be available EXCLUSIVELY on Pottermore but that they will be compatible "with a range of e-reader devices including Amazon’s Kindle, Apple’s iPad, and Sony’s reader".

[Shopaholic]

I knew it!! It wasn't too much of a stretch to think they would seeing as they made a Harry iPod when the audiobooks were first released. *happy dance*

But nobody can read the article unless they sign up for the Times btw. Thanks for posting the quote though.

[vxf]

Originally Posted by Shopaholic

I knew it!! It wasn't too much of a stretch to think they would seeing as they made a Harry iPod when the audiobooks were first released. *happy dance*

But nobody can read the article unless they sign up for the Times btw. Thanks for posting the quote though.

Doh, sorry, I didn't even know the article was not public. Weird, I don't have an account - I subscribe, but through the SONY store. And I am not logged into FT.com. I suspect it might be because our department subscribes... weird things seem to happen when I browse from work...

I tried copying and pasting the whole thing and it told me that I am violating copyright and will burn in hell. Well, paraphrasing... But wow, they are getting more sophisticated...

[icedtea]

Yay, thanks for the confirmation. I will totally consider this, gotta save. I don't need a second reader, but... I want.

[sonyreaderfan]

You can read the article by typing into Google "financial times sony reader harry potter'. Leave out the quotes. It should be the first article for the result.

[odiakkoh]

I hope they continue with a 950 type ereader and not just the smaller ones.

[advocate2]

Whooppeee!!!!!!!!

I no longer feel compelled to buy extra's of the 350 and 950 to have when my current readers die. I know I will have to buy a new HP model to give to my grandson. (he's only one month old so I'll just keep it for him for a couple of years.)

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Shopaholic

I knew it!! It wasn't too much of a stretch to think they would seeing as they made a Harry iPod when the audiobooks were first released. *happy dance*

But nobody can read the article unless they sign up for the Times btw. Thanks for posting the quote though.

And you can sign up for the free account and opt out of email when you do. So that's good news.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by sonyreaderfan

You can read the article by typing into Google "financial times sony reader harry potter'. Leave out the quotes. It should be the first article for the result.

Actually, the first result is for this thread.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by odiakkoh

I hope they continue with a 950 type ereader and not just the smaller ones.

My feeling is the themed Reader will be 6".

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by advocate2

Whooppeee!!!!!!!!

I no longer feel compelled to buy extra's of the 350 and 950 to have when my current readers die. I know I will have to buy a new HP model to give to my grandson. (he's only one month old so I'll just keep it for him for a couple of years.)

Great excuse to buy one for yourself.

[advocate2]

I agree that the public demands six inch models most. Notice, however, that my reader doesn't inlude a 650????

I have a gap that must be filled.

[Asawi]

Originally Posted by advocate2

Notice, however, that my reader doesn't inlude a 650????

I have a gap that must be filled.

But OF COURSE!!!! Your life will not be good otherwise!

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by advocate2

I agree that the public demands six inch models most. Notice, however, that my reader doesn't include a 650????

I have a gap that must be filled.

And what a nice fill it will be too with an HP theme 6" Reader from Sony.

If the price is not too much, maybe I'll get one as well and save my 650 as a backup. Who knows? But in any case, I see a big win for Sony. I see people looking to upgrade or get a new reader for the kids going Sony.

Even if there are Mobipocket versions for the Kindle, the ePub could blow them away. Just imagine the reviews stating that the ePub look really nice with all the different fonts and how much closer to the pBook they really are and how dull and drab the Kindle versions look. What a coup for Sony and ePub this could be if done right. People will finally be able to see how obsolete Mobipocket is (I hope). Unless Amazon goes ePub and gets a K4 out bu then. It would have to also be touch screen and maybe drop the physical keyboard.

[sonyreaderfan]

Originally Posted by sonyreaderfan
You can read the article by typing into Google "financial times sony reader harry potter'. Leave out the quotes. It should be the first article for the result.

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Actually, the first result is for this thread.

Wow, how recursive. Writing that post made that post the #1 result. Ok, the article should be on the first page. (I didn't want to say the 2nd link because this post might make it the #2 result.)