Sony's Reader team to present something August 25 - Page 7

brecklundin · 08-12-2009, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

i'm with you, personally.

but i think we're in the minority.

I agree as well...first thing I do is set my reading software to left alignment and no justification...

acastillo · 08-12-2009, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Abecedary

Okay, we know that they had originally planned to announce the 300 and 600 at a press event late in the month, but they pushed that up due to the leaked service manuals and rampant speculation. Basically, they said "Alright, you already know about these, so here they are." I think they'll use the press event to officially launch the 300 and 600, and also to unveil the other reader that they have managed to keep under wraps. Keep in mind that we do know they are working on a larger WiFi enabled device that can be used for newspapers (they've said as much). I think this event is where they'll officially unveil that device, along with any newspaper/content partnerships they've lined up. Just my guess...

I would tend to agree that where Sony could get the most "bang for the buck" would be to increase the number of sources of material to read on their product. Having just introduced two new ereaders, I would guess that they would now work on partnering with others to provide material.

Back on August 5, I saw this that, in my mind, confirms at least the possibility of new sources of material.

News Corp May Break Ties With Amazon Over Kindle Terms-Fox Business
Wednesday 08/05/2009 6:06 PM ET - Dow Jones News
News Corp. (NWS) may break ties with Amazon (AMZN) over pricing terms for the Kindle e-reader, News Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Rupert Murdoch said Wednesday in a conference call, according to a report on Fox Business Network. Murdoch also said News Corp. is in talks with Sony Corp. (SNE) about making content available on that company's upcoming e-reader, which aims to challenge the Kindle.
Murdoch also said that this will be the fiscal year the company starts charging for online news content beyond the Wall Street Journal's Web site.
News Corp. is the parent company of Fox Business Network and Dow Jones & Co., the publisher of this newswire.
Web site: www.foxbusiness.com

I am looking forward to getting even more stuff to load onto my reader and not enough time to read it all.

surfinjim · 08-12-2009, 12:46 PM

I guess they'll launch a device with a new aspect ratio and size. Maybe with a panoramic 7" panel, like on their Vaio P netbook ;-)
Not something I wish, just a feeling. Maybe they'll implement "soft buttons" with a partial touch panel, at the bottom of the panel. This could preserve readability and solve some buttons positioning problems...

Hellmark · 08-12-2009, 12:54 PM

If it is a firmware update, I'd say dictionary or t9 search.

Most likely, they'll show off the next ebook library, show off the 300/600s more, and possibly drop a wireless version with a large screen.

Personally, I hope they do a firmware update with dictionary/encyclopedia.

slayda · 08-12-2009, 02:01 PM

They will announce that the Sony reader department is being sold to Astak.

starrigger · 08-12-2009, 02:11 PM

People keep mentioning T9. What the heck is T9?

Moejoe · 08-12-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by starrigger

People keep mentioning T9. What the heck is T9?

Predictive text. Otherwise known as "Why can't I make this damn thing work!"

Abecedary · 08-12-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by starrigger

People keep mentioning T9. What the heck is T9?

It's that goofy predictive text numberpad entry system that most cellphones use. I say 'goofy' because it is, but it's incredibly useful/powerful once you get used to it.

Oh, and I seriously doubt that we'll see an implementation on one of the Sony Readers anytime soon.

starrigger · 08-12-2009, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Abecedary

It's that goofy predictive text numberpad entry system that most cellphones use. I say 'goofy' because it is, but it's incredibly useful/powerful once you get used to it.

Oh, like the autofill on my PDA that always tries to fill in the wrong word?

DaleDe · 08-12-2009, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by starrigger

People keep mentioning T9. What the heck is T9?

Read about it in the wiki T9

Moejoe · 08-12-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by brecklundin

I agree as well...first thing I do is set my reading software to left alignment and no justification...

Me too. I thought it would be horrible, but it's a lot better without justification IMHO.

Zero9 · 08-12-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by starrigger

Oh, like the autofill on my PDA that always tries to fill in the wrong word?

Not necessarily. Some devices use a word suggestion method other than T9 (my smart phone is one) and it's terrible. When I use T9 on my wife's cell phone, it's usually pretty good with most words.

zelda_pinwheel · 08-12-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Zero9

Not necessarily. Some devices use a word suggestion method other than T9 (my smart phone is one) and it's terrible. When I use T9 on my wife's cell phone, it's usually pretty good with most words.

on the 700 there is already basic predictive text in the note-taking function ; when you start typing a word, it will propose all the words you've recently entered starting with the same letters, along the top of the keyboard. if you see the one you want, you just tap it to complete the word without typing it in completely. so i wouldn't be too suprised to see them expand on that feature.

Hellmark · 08-12-2009, 07:14 PM

hell, even if just basic, nonpredictive text entering via number pad I'd be happy with. It just would be handy at times, for tech docs, glossaries, etc

Lord KiRon · 08-13-2009, 02:19 AM

OK , now we probably can guess what they about to present on 25th - switching to EPub.

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08-12-2009, 12:46 PM	#93
surfinjim Member Posts: 19 Karma: 60 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Paris Device: Netronix, customs, Bookeen, iRex, PRS-700	I guess they'll launch a device with a new aspect ratio and size. Maybe with a panoramic 7" panel, like on their Vaio P netbook ;-) Not something I wish, just a feeling. Maybe they'll implement "soft buttons" with a partial touch panel, at the bottom of the panel. This could preserve readability and solve some buttons positioning problems...

08-12-2009, 12:54 PM	#94
Hellmark Wizard 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	If it is a firmware update, I'd say dictionary or t9 search. Most likely, they'll show off the next ebook library, show off the 300/600s more, and possibly drop a wireless version with a large screen. Personally, I hope they do a firmware update with dictionary/encyclopedia.

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slayda Retired & reading more! Posts: 2,764 Karma: 1884247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Alabama, USA Device: Kindle 1, iPad Air 2, iPhone 6S+, Kobo Aura One	They will announce that the Sony reader department is being sold to Astak.

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starrigger Jeffrey A. Carver Posts: 1,355 Karma: 1107383 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Massachusetts, USA Device: Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus, Droid phone, Nook HD+	People keep mentioning T9. What the heck is T9?

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Hellmark Wizard 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	hell, even if just basic, nonpredictive text entering via number pad I'd be happy with. It just would be handy at times, for tech docs, glossaries, etc

08-13-2009, 02:19 AM	#105
Lord KiRon Connoisseur Posts: 89 Karma: 44 Join Date: Jul 2007 Device: Kobo Forma	OK , now we probably can guess what they about to present on 25th - switching to EPub.