MobileRead Forums
Register Guidelines E-Books Today's Posts Search

Go Back   MobileRead Forums > E-Book General > News
Reload this Page SONY officially introduces the new line "Reader WIFI" @ $149 asking price

Notices

Reply
Page 6 of 22 « First 2345 6 78910 Last »
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 09-02-2011, 05:30 PM   #76
carpetmojo
Wizard
carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Posts: 3,117
Karma: 9269999
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: UK
Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5
Link for T1 in UK
Got it - I've worked out how [I think..} Hope it works...

http://www.sony.co.uk/product/rd-rea...ook/tab/models

I gotta say, I'm getting a little worried about the pricing - why don't they know now, if they know the price of a naked one, £120 ?

Would they really be dumb enough to stick on £60-£80 for wifi ?

I would not be incredibly surprised, but my head would go shakey shakey with resignation....
Last edited by carpetmojo; 09-02-2011 at 05:34 PM.
carpetmojo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-02-2011, 05:44 PM   #77
Timoleon
Time Enough at Last
Timoleon ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Timoleon ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Timoleon ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Timoleon ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Timoleon ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Timoleon ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Timoleon ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Timoleon ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Timoleon ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Timoleon ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Timoleon ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Timoleon's Avatar
 
Posts: 387
Karma: 1151316
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: New England
Device: iPad 3, iPhone 5, Kindle 3, Fire, Sony PRS-350
Followed the link. The price is for the unavailable PRS-300!!
Timoleon is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-02-2011, 05:57 PM   #78
Bookworm_Girl
E-reader Enthusiast
Bookworm_Girl ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Bookworm_Girl ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Bookworm_Girl ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Bookworm_Girl ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Bookworm_Girl ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Bookworm_Girl ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Bookworm_Girl ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Bookworm_Girl ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Bookworm_Girl ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Bookworm_Girl ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Bookworm_Girl ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Bookworm_Girl's Avatar
 
Posts: 4,873
Karma: 36536965
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Southwest, USA
Device: Kindle Oasis 3; Kobo Aura One; iPad Mini 5
Quote:
Originally Posted by ProfCrash View Post
I wouldn't mind more dictionaries on the Kindle. I wouldn't use them but if they helped others, then go for it.

Interesting numbers for the older Sony models.

The fact that Sony did exactly what all the non-Sony users had been saying for ages it needed to do to attract us tells me something. That as nice as the older design is, it is not nice enough to keep Sony in the market.

I am more curious as to what finally caused Sony to decide to try and play in the e-reader market. They have a new model out that looks like all the other e-readers in the market and they are finally doing something about their bookstore. Is it possible that they never saw the e-reader as anything other then a niche item and treated it as such? That would explain why they are just now updating to compete with the Kindle, Nook, and Kobo. They are realizing that it is not a niche market and there is real money to be made.
I think the addition of their tablet products helped push the development of the bookstore. Despite that most MR users say Wifi is not critical to them, I think that it was important to stay competitive in the market. Next order of business, fix the smartphone apps please! The Android app needs more features, and I want syncing with my iPhone.
Bookworm_Girl is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-02-2011, 06:03 PM   #79
carpetmojo
Wizard
carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Posts: 3,117
Karma: 9269999
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: UK
Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5
Unhappy Correct, botheration !
Which is temporarily {?} unavailable !!

That's some confusing webwork ! Even misleading........
Thanks Tomoleon....

If they flog the T1 for $150 in the States,[ Which is, I hasten to add , around £60 !!! ) 150 euros {ish) in Europe, then surely it'll be £150 UK ? So why on earth don't they say so ?

Don't think they've done a booboo do you ?

No, can't be so, this is Sony.........
carpetmojo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-02-2011, 06:55 PM   #80
bibahbuzemann
Addict
bibahbuzemann solves Fermat’s last theorem while doing the crossword.bibahbuzemann solves Fermat’s last theorem while doing the crossword.bibahbuzemann solves Fermat’s last theorem while doing the crossword.bibahbuzemann solves Fermat’s last theorem while doing the crossword.bibahbuzemann solves Fermat’s last theorem while doing the crossword.bibahbuzemann solves Fermat’s last theorem while doing the crossword.bibahbuzemann solves Fermat’s last theorem while doing the crossword.bibahbuzemann solves Fermat’s last theorem while doing the crossword.bibahbuzemann solves Fermat’s last theorem while doing the crossword.bibahbuzemann solves Fermat’s last theorem while doing the crossword.bibahbuzemann solves Fermat’s last theorem while doing the crossword.
 
Posts: 217
Karma: 28060
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: FRG
Device: PRS-T1
Quote:
Originally Posted by carpetmojo View Post
Which is temporarily {?} unavailable !!

That's some confusing webwork ! Even misleading........
Thanks Tomoleon....

If they flog the T1 for $150 in the States,[ Which is, I hasten to add , around £60 !!! ) 150 euros {ish) in Europe, then surely it'll be £150 UK ? So why on earth don't they say so ?

Don't think they've done a booboo do you ?

No, can't be so, this is Sony.........
I pre-ordered it at €149 equaling about $(US)215. Here in Germany a year old Kindle model costs €139($198 US), while at the same time it costs $139 in the US(corresponding to €98). Us Europeans do love getting yanked over by them Tech firms, don't we?
bibahbuzemann is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-03-2011, 06:13 AM   #81
kartu
PRS+ author
kartu ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kartu ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kartu ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kartu ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kartu ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kartu ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kartu ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kartu ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kartu ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kartu ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kartu ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Posts: 1,637
Karma: 2446233
Join Date: Dec 2007
Device: Sony PRS-300, 505, 600, 650, 950
Quote:
Originally Posted by carpetmojo View Post
If they flog the T1 for $150 in the States,[ Which is, I hasten to add , around £60 !!! ) 150 euros {ish) in Europe, then surely it'll be £150 UK ? So why on earth don't they say so ?
They never had 1:1 for Euro:British Pound, why do you expect it to happen now?

PS
120 Pounds
http://www.sony.co.uk/product/rd-rea...k/tab/overview
kartu is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-03-2011, 10:28 AM   #82
carpetmojo
Wizard
carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Posts: 3,117
Karma: 9269999
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: UK
Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5
Mmmmmm............
Very true - forgot it was the Sony requirement to walk in shop and say "here's my wallet, please help yourself - in sterling if you would please" ...............
carpetmojo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-03-2011, 11:01 AM   #83
Lbooker
Addict
Lbooker ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lbooker ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lbooker ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lbooker ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lbooker ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lbooker ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lbooker ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lbooker ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lbooker ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lbooker ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lbooker ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Posts: 316
Karma: 1021312
Join Date: Jun 2009
Device: Sony PRS-T1
Quote:
Originally Posted by fjtorres View Post
The high yen is a negative only to the extent of japanese-sourced components and value-add.

With the reader, the single biggest cost is still screen, which is Taiwan-sourced, not Japan-made. So a high yen would lower the cost of the screen. Other large costs are the adobe license, payable in dollars, and software development which is done in california.

Sony is not a japanese company any more than Ford is an american company; both are multinationals with facilities spread across the globe, who source components and build products however/wherever is most convenient, regardless of where their corporate HQ might be located. Just because previous reader models were built in Japan is no guarantee the T1 is; it might be coming from the same chinese facilities that build PS3s.

Also of note, well-run multinationals usually spread their cash reserves and play financial games to hedge against currency fluctuations. Losses in one currency are offset by gains in others.

Finally, Sony's reader business is small enough ($250M out of $86B) that any hypothetical losses are rounding errors compared to their recent losses from phones, Playstation hardware, and TVs ($3B in just the last year). Whether they make or lose money on the readers is of limited impact on the bottom line as long as HQ thinks it is an important enough business for the company to stay in it

So it really doesn't matter whether *we* think it is possible for Sony to compete on price, or whether we think they need to do it. The T1 redesign and launch says *they* believe it. And, if the quoted IDC report of 800,000 units sold in 2010 is accurate (and it probably is; their 2009 numbers were 1.1 million) that means Sony reader sales have been stagnant at best, declining at worst, for the last two years.
And those have been years of explosive growth in the business.

With their global market share down to 4% Sony is in danger of falling into nichedom or worse so they "probably" needed to do *something*.
The something is T1.
Now we get to see what the market thinks of it.
Interesting analysis !
I would like to know more from a Sony insider.
Lbooker is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-03-2011, 11:51 AM   #84
Shopaholic
Cockatoo Mom!
Shopaholic ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Shopaholic ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Shopaholic ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Shopaholic ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Shopaholic ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Shopaholic ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Shopaholic ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Shopaholic ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Shopaholic ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Shopaholic ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Shopaholic ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Shopaholic's Avatar
 
Posts: 1,509
Karma: 1841741
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Ontario, Canada
Device: PW4, Kobo: A1, Clara, Libra 2, iPad Pro 11, iPad Mini
Quote:
Originally Posted by carpetmojo View Post
Got it - I've worked out how [I think..} Hope it works...

http://www.sony.co.uk/product/rd-rea...ook/tab/models

I gotta say, I'm getting a little worried about the pricing - why don't they know now, if they know the price of a naked one, £120 ?

Would they really be dumb enough to stick on £60-£80 for wifi ?

I would not be incredibly surprised, but my head would go shakey shakey with resignation....

There is NO naked model. There is only ONE model - the T1 and it comes with Wi-Fi.
Shopaholic is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-03-2011, 04:14 PM   #85
Hellmark
Wizard
Hellmark ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Hellmark ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Hellmark ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Hellmark ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Hellmark ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Hellmark ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Hellmark ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Hellmark ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Hellmark ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Hellmark ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Hellmark ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Hellmark's Avatar
 
Posts: 2,592
Karma: 4290425
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Foristell, Missouri, USA
Device: Nokia N800, PRS-505, Nook STR Glowlight, Kindle 3, Kobo Libra 2
Quote:
Originally Posted by bibahbuzemann View Post
I pre-ordered it at €149 equaling about $(US)215. Here in Germany a year old Kindle model costs €139($198 US), while at the same time it costs $139 in the US(corresponding to €98). Us Europeans do love getting yanked over by them Tech firms, don't we?
How much is that due to taxes. It is 139 euros, including VAT. In germany, VAT is 19%.
Hellmark is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-03-2011, 05:19 PM   #86
carpetmojo
Wizard
carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.carpetmojo ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Posts: 3,117
Karma: 9269999
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: UK
Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shopaholic View Post
There is NO naked model. There is only ONE model - the T1 and it comes with Wi-Fi.
Yes, we've established that, it's the 300, allegedly - which is, naturally, not available.......

It was the layout of the "trailer" that confused me - and as well as not giving us a price, how are they selling it UK I wonder..............

Can't see Waterstones lining up, and I really don't think the Sony retail here would be up to it, frankly. Quite apart from the fact their centres seem to have gorn in from a lot of places.

Perhaps they're beavering away setting up the infrastructure to go online with it ?
carpetmojo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-03-2011, 05:32 PM   #87
fjtorres
Grand Sorcerer
fjtorres ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.fjtorres ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.fjtorres ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.fjtorres ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.fjtorres ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.fjtorres ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.fjtorres ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.fjtorres ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.fjtorres ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.fjtorres ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.fjtorres ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Posts: 11,732
Karma: 128354696
Join Date: May 2009
Location: 26 kly from Sgr A*
Device: T100TA,PW2,PRS-T1,KT,FireHD 8.9,K2, PB360,BeBook One,Axim51v,TC1000
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lbooker View Post
Interesting analysis !
I would like to know more from a Sony insider.
So would I but Kaz Hirai ain't talking.
fjtorres is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-03-2011, 06:10 PM   #88
Kiwimick
Addict
Kiwimick can name that ebook in five wordsKiwimick can name that ebook in five wordsKiwimick can name that ebook in five wordsKiwimick can name that ebook in five wordsKiwimick can name that ebook in five wordsKiwimick can name that ebook in five wordsKiwimick can name that ebook in five wordsKiwimick can name that ebook in five wordsKiwimick can name that ebook in five wordsKiwimick can name that ebook in five wordsKiwimick can name that ebook in five words
 
Kiwimick's Avatar
 
Posts: 211
Karma: 37308
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: London UK
Device: Sony PRS650
Quote:
Originally Posted by carpetmojo View Post
Which is temporarily {?} unavailable !!

If they flog the T1 for $150 in the States,[ Which is, I hasten to add , around £60 !!! ) 150 euros {ish) in Europe, then surely it'll be £150 UK ? So why on earth don't they say so ?
Dont mean to be pedantic Carpetmojo but $150 is around £90 and 105 Euros
Kiwimick is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-03-2011, 06:33 PM   #89
bibahbuzemann
Addict
bibahbuzemann solves Fermat’s last theorem while doing the crossword.bibahbuzemann solves Fermat’s last theorem while doing the crossword.bibahbuzemann solves Fermat’s last theorem while doing the crossword.bibahbuzemann solves Fermat’s last theorem while doing the crossword.bibahbuzemann solves Fermat’s last theorem while doing the crossword.bibahbuzemann solves Fermat’s last theorem while doing the crossword.bibahbuzemann solves Fermat’s last theorem while doing the crossword.bibahbuzemann solves Fermat’s last theorem while doing the crossword.bibahbuzemann solves Fermat’s last theorem while doing the crossword.bibahbuzemann solves Fermat’s last theorem while doing the crossword.bibahbuzemann solves Fermat’s last theorem while doing the crossword.
 
Posts: 217
Karma: 28060
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: FRG
Device: PRS-T1
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hellmark View Post
How much is that due to taxes. It is 139 euros, including VAT. In germany, VAT is 19%.
Sorry that's €149 including all taxes and delivery.
bibahbuzemann is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-03-2011, 11:27 PM   #90
sabredog
Geographically Restricted
sabredog ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.sabredog ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.sabredog ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.sabredog ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.sabredog ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.sabredog ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.sabredog ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.sabredog ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.sabredog ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.sabredog ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.sabredog ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
sabredog's Avatar
 
Posts: 2,630
Karma: 14933353
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Perth, Australia
Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2
Well The news is the new Sony PRS-T1 goes on sale next month here in Australia for a RRP of AU$179. that makes it damn competitive.

Kindle 3 Wifi - $159 available locally from Woolworths, DSE and BigW.
Kobo Touch - $169 available this month from Collins and Borders
Sony PRS-T1 - $179 available in October, from Sony and possibly Myer.

A pretty good choice now, compared to 18 months ago.
sabredog is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 6 of 22 « First 2345 6 78910 Last »

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Sony Reader to be released in Russia (officially) igorsk News 16 04-16-2011 04:11 PM
Canada: Sony 5" Reader Pocket Edition (350) + Cover for $149.99 derek80 Deals and Resources (No Self-Promotion or Affiliate Links) 8 11-20-2010 04:01 PM
PRS-350 Canada: Sony 5" Reader Pocket Edition (350) + Cover for $149.99 derek80 Sony Reader 8 11-19-2010 07:38 PM
Sony Reader PRS-505 officially available in Canada JSWolf News 4 05-07-2008 10:06 PM
Sony Reader at 149.99 700 left CoryDog Sony Reader 11 08-04-2007 12:05 PM


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:35 AM.

Contact Us - FAQ - Guidelines - Privacy - Top

MobileRead.com is a privately owned, operated and funded community.