Sony Reader Daily Edition - SCOOP! - Page 12

BenG · 08-25-2009, 01:58 PM

I wonder how PDFs (simple fiction PDFs) will look in landscape mode.

Ea · 08-25-2009, 02:04 PM

Ah, that was secret. Well, it certainly is... long. Horisontal view does look promising, but I can't see it's offering that much over the 600 unless you can take advantge of the wireless connectivity.

Odd size screen, but hey, it's something new.

Donnageddon · 08-25-2009, 02:05 PM

The engadget page says this

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We asked to see the Daily Edition without its cover, but apparently it's built into the device -- though you can change it out for an alternative, and the battery is replaceable

I wonder if that "replaceable battery" part is just a guess, or true?

Alisa · 08-25-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DrMoze

I hope that's true. I already run into the "no copies available" result on the NYPL. Imagine if there were suddenly hundreds/thousands of more people checking out those books?

I do think the library access feature is huge. This "e-borrowing" feature is gonna hit Amazon where it hurts IMO. I heard a guy on a train yesterday showing his Kindle to a couple of friends -- So-o-o-o cool that he can downlad free previews of books. Uh-huh.

And then you have to buy the books from Amazon.

While I've been borrowing my books free on my Reader for quite some time now!

Still not inclined to buy the Daily Reader when available--don't need wireless. I'm leaning towards the Pocket 300 (portability and clarity are key for me.) Will check one out in person this week, I hope.

I get library books for my Kindle all the time. I have to convert them but it's really easy.

grooks · 08-25-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Goodbar

Updated pics from engadget.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/25/s...mily-portrait/

Did anyone notice that the Daily Edition did not have expandable memory?

Dave Berk · 08-25-2009, 02:07 PM

Actually I like the new size very much. Remind me of a trade paperback. If only the screen was as good as the 505 or at least better than the 600.

Nate the great · 08-25-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by grooks

Did anyone notice that the Daily Edition did not have expandable memory?

According to the press release, it does have expandable memory.

mtravellerh · 08-25-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jplumey

It does look pretty slick. I wonder why they didn't turn it on? Maybe they're tweaking the contrast?

I guess this is a dummy. As you might know, e-ink screens bigger than 6" are very rare because of very bad weather in Taiwan (earthquakes and torrential rain) and have not been produced yet in big numbers (that's probably why the Daily will only be available in November)

kazbates · 08-25-2009, 02:09 PM

According to Paul at TeleRead, the Ebook Library software 3.0 is to be launched today. Does that mean they are just announcing it or that it will be available for download today?

Also, has anyone critiqued the screen clarity of the new readers in comparison to the older ones? I know there was comparison between the 505 and the 600, but that's a little like comparing Granny Smith apples to Golden Delicious apples.

I want to know if the clarity has improved from the 700 to the 600. Anybody?

Riocaz · 08-25-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by grooks

Did anyone notice that the Daily Edition did not have expandable memory?

Yep, at least not on top where the 505 and 600 had them.

I was waiting to see if they had been relocated before I mentioned it though.

Riocaz · 08-25-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate the great

According to the press release, it does have expandable memory.

Ah ha, so presumably my suspicion was correct, they were merely moved from the top of the screen.

Alisa · 08-25-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

Um... unless you can use the 3G to do stuff other than buy ebooks from Sony... I don't really see that as a big selling point. At least the Kindle gives you the basic browsers and the ability to d/l ebooks from places like MobileRead and FeedBooks using it.

Other than that I don't see why I would pay $100 more for this than the 600... well, it is a bit bigger (taller screen so more lines per page) and comes with a cover.'

I was so hoping for a 9inch device with awesome PDF support.

BOb

I rarely use my 3G Kindle connection to do anything but get content. I do use Wikipedia sometimes and that is all kinds of awesome but it's the combination of sample chapter + instant download that makes 3G a winner for me. Hopefully Sony's doing samples. I love loading up on samples and then buying the book I want after reading the sample. 3G means I don't have to be at home or near a computer. Plus it looks like they want to get into the periodical market. 3G delivery is great for that. If the screen looks good, I think this is a great play on Sony's part.

BenG · 08-25-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Donnageddon

I wonder if that "replaceable battery" part is just a guess, or true?

Wasn't the Kindle 2 originally touted as having a replaceable battery, only to find out it wasn't user replaceable?

DrMoze · 08-25-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Alisa

I get library books for my Kindle all the time. I have to convert them but it's really easy.

It is still not an option for mainstream, casual users on the Kindle. And Amazon cannot market a feature that involves converting formats and/or stripping DRM. Uh-uh. Just because it "can" be done doesn't mean it is a market advantage.

Lilly · 08-25-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Alisa

I get library books for my Kindle all the time. I have to convert them but it's really easy.

For us on this board that's good but not for the average user not so good. How many people from the million Kindles out there would know about that?

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08-25-2009, 01:58 PM	#166
BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,730 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	I wonder how PDFs (simple fiction PDFs) will look in landscape mode.

08-25-2009, 02:04 PM	#167
Ea Wizard Posts: 3,490 Karma: 5239563 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kindle 3\|iPad air\|iPhone 4S	Ah, that was secret. Well, it certainly is... long. Horisontal view does look promising, but I can't see it's offering that much over the 600 unless you can take advantge of the wireless connectivity. Odd size screen, but hey, it's something new.

08-25-2009, 02:07 PM	#171
Dave Berk Fanatic Posts: 574 Karma: 138556 Join Date: May 2006 Device: PRS505	Actually I like the new size very much. Remind me of a trade paperback. If only the screen was as good as the 505 or at least better than the 600.

08-25-2009, 02:09 PM	#174
kazbates Wizard Posts: 2,627 Karma: 406616 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Device: SurfacePro, SurfaceBook 2	According to Paul at TeleRead, the Ebook Library software 3.0 is to be launched today. Does that mean they are just announcing it or that it will be available for download today? Also, has anyone critiqued the screen clarity of the new readers in comparison to the older ones? I know there was comparison between the 505 and the 600, but that's a little like comparing Granny Smith apples to Golden Delicious apples. I want to know if the clarity has improved from the 700 to the 600. Anybody?