Sony PRS T1 passes through FCC - Page 2

khalleron · 07-28-2011, 08:59 PM

Wireless, eh?

Ya know, Sony was the first to partner with Google Books.

Anyone willing to bet the new Sony(s) will integrate with Google Books the same way the new iRiver Story does?

Now THAT would make me chuck my beloved 505 in a heartbeat.

Dulin's Books · 07-28-2011, 09:17 PM

hmmm and i think the iRiver articles said it was the first reader to do so, implying there were more coming. plus since pottermore is attached to google books and sony is attached to pottermore....

redbees · 07-28-2011, 11:08 PM

khalleron and Dulin's Books,

I'm not sure if this is what you mean when you refer to Sony 'partnering' with Google Books, but when I access the Sony Reader Store via wifi on my 950, I find a section on the front page labeled 'Google Books'. Upon selecting this, I am taken to an area with the choices 'Subjects' and 'Authors'. Below that is a section labeled 'Featured Books'. It is possible to download Google books directly to the reader. The only books available to download from Google appear to be free, however, not ebooks that cost money.

I am doubtful that this qualifies as 'partnering' in the same way the iRiver manufacturer's involvement does, as that probably allows download of non-gratis ebooks, but I just thought I'd mention it. It seems that Sony's new arrangement will also allow downloading/purchasing of non-free ebooks from Google, and of course ebooks from Pottermore.

Although I personally don't consider wifi to be especially important on an ereader, I am glad that Sony seems to be responding to consumer demand for certain features, as this may enable them to stay relevant in the ereader market.

amward · 07-29-2011, 12:35 AM

I don't care about WiFi but I know a lot of people do, I would like an SD slot although I'm not sure why, maybe because I got used to it with my first reader.

readingglasses · 07-29-2011, 01:02 AM

If it has a useful browser then wi fi is a pretty important addition.
A useful browser.

charleski · 07-29-2011, 04:08 AM

Pfft, I thought everyone knew this: the next Sony will come with a 3D display so they can leapfrog the competition.

JSWolf · 07-29-2011, 04:32 AM

The new Sony besides having wifi will also have a micro SD slot and a headphone jack.

JSWolf · 07-29-2011, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dulin's Books

http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/s...wifi-on-board/

Has Wifi B/G/N . Also has a usb port, head phone jack and MicroSD slot. All the other details are still confidential at this point.

FCC Page

We'll know the rest of the info in the next 45 days- as that the length of time they have requested for confidentiality, starting from July 20th

Which means confidentiality until the beginning of September for an announcement in September for a release in October.

Pinecone · 07-29-2011, 02:46 PM

I see eReaders daily in the wild. Mainly Kindles, but a number of Nook and Sony readers.

And a number of people reading on iPads.

MrsJoseph · 07-29-2011, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinecone

I see eReaders daily in the wild. Mainly Kindles, but a number of Nook and Sony readers.

And a number of people reading on iPads.

I hardly ever see ereaders in the wild. Unless it's me.

JSWolf · 07-29-2011, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinecone

I see eReaders daily in the wild. Mainly Kindles, but a number of Nook and Sony readers.

And a number of people reading on iPads.

And this has to do with the PRS-T1 how?

MrsJoseph · 07-29-2011, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

And this has to do with the PRS-T1 how?

Hey, I think I found that "polite" that you lost the other day. Want it back?

JSWolf · 07-29-2011, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrsJoseph

Hey, I think I found that "polite" that you lost the other day. Want it back?

To just jump in a thread a totally derail it by going 100% off-topic and not the usual topic drift is not all that polite. I'm sorry you feel I came off not polite. But we do need to let people know that hijacking a topic is not the thing to do.

And to get back on topic, does anyone know what screen size the T1 is?

MrsJoseph · 07-29-2011, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

To just jump in a thread a totally derail it by going 100% off-topic and not the usual topic drift is not all that polite. I'm sorry you feel I came off not polite. But we do need to let people know that hijacking a topic is not the thing to do.

And to get back on topic, does anyone know what screen size the T1 is?

I feel you about thread derailers - but you do it all the time. Why get an attitude with someone else?

Salgueiros · 07-29-2011, 07:19 PM

...some people have the "good manners police" syndrome turned on to a pedantic level, apparently.... and YES, i top posted on purpose

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

To just jump in a thread a totally derail it by going 100% off-topic and not the usual topic drift is not all that polite. I'm sorry you feel I came off not polite. But we do need to let people know that hijacking a topic is not the thing to do.

And to get back on topic, does anyone know what screen size the T1 is?

07-28-2011, 11:08 PM	#18
redbees Enthusiast Posts: 128 Karma: 52196 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Device: Paperwhite 2, Nexus 7	khalleron and Dulin's Books, I'm not sure if this is what you mean when you refer to Sony 'partnering' with Google Books, but when I access the Sony Reader Store via wifi on my 950, I find a section on the front page labeled 'Google Books'. Upon selecting this, I am taken to an area with the choices 'Subjects' and 'Authors'. Below that is a section labeled 'Featured Books'. It is possible to download Google books directly to the reader. The only books available to download from Google appear to be free, however, not ebooks that cost money. I am doubtful that this qualifies as 'partnering' in the same way the iRiver manufacturer's involvement does, as that probably allows download of non-gratis ebooks, but I just thought I'd mention it. It seems that Sony's new arrangement will also allow downloading/purchasing of non-free ebooks from Google, and of course ebooks from Pottermore. Although I personally don't consider wifi to be especially important on an ereader, I am glad that Sony seems to be responding to consumer demand for certain features, as this may enable them to stay relevant in the ereader market. Last edited by redbees; 07-28-2011 at 11:24 PM. Reason: clarity

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07-28-2011, 08:59 PM	#16
khalleron Kate Posts: 1,700 Karma: 3605799 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oregon, United States Device: MeeBook, Kobo Libra Colour	Wireless, eh? Ya know, Sony was the first to partner with Google Books. Anyone willing to bet the new Sony(s) will integrate with Google Books the same way the new iRiver Story does? Now THAT would make me chuck my beloved 505 in a heartbeat.

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Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	hmmm and i think the iRiver articles said it was the first reader to do so, implying there were more coming. plus since pottermore is attached to google books and sony is attached to pottermore....

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07-29-2011, 01:02 AM	#20
readingglasses Zealot Posts: 124 Karma: 9252 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: (prospective) kobo touch	If it has a useful browser then wi fi is a pretty important addition. A useful browser.

07-29-2011, 04:08 AM	#21
charleski Wizard Posts: 1,196 Karma: 1281258 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505	Pfft, I thought everyone knew this: the next Sony will come with a 3D display so they can leapfrog the competition.

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JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,294 Karma: 145488788 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	The new Sony besides having wifi will also have a micro SD slot and a headphone jack.

07-29-2011, 02:46 PM	#24
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