What's Sony's next ereader?

AlpGlide · 02-16-2010, 01:36 PM

If sony's next ereader has the same functions as PRS900, but with bigger (like 768 x 1024) and non-reflective touch screen, I will definitely get one.

SCION · 02-16-2010, 01:57 PM

You're not concerned with price?

Kolenka · 02-16-2010, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlpGlide

If sony's next ereader has the same functions as PRS900, but with bigger (like 768 x 1024) and non-reflective touch screen, I will definitely get one.

I'd like to see the PRS900 get a less reflective screen as well... but I'm not sure I'd go too much bigger. The 900 is in a sweet-spot in terms of size, and the width is pretty good for general book reading. I'd rather see the touchscreen get updated and the price fall a little bit than shove a more expensive screen into it.

WillAdams · 02-16-2010, 02:16 PM

I need to see better capture of stylus input and more capabilities --- if the PRS-600 or 900 were only able to capture strokes w/ sufficient fidelity that I could do roughs in them (as I used to do on my Newton MessagePad), I'd buy one immediately.

William

AlpGlide · 02-16-2010, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SCION

You're not concerned with price?

I love PRS900, but I could not read it because of its screen

. I would like to pay a little more if it has bigger screen and is not reflective.
I read pdf books at most of time, 600*1024 is not bigger enough

SCION · 02-16-2010, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlpGlide

I love PRS900, but I could not read it because of its screen

. I would like to pay a little more if it has bigger screen and is not reflective.
I read pdf books at most of time, 600*1024 is not bigger enough

I understand. Perhaps, at that higher price point, one of the tablets (not iPad) scheduled to be released later this year is an option.

wallcraft · 02-16-2010, 03:03 PM

I wonder if they will introduce ebook readers using the SiPix screens. These come with capacitive touch, and in 6" and 9" sizes. A 9" from Sony, otherwise similar in capabilities to the PRS-900, would give them a competitor to the Kindle DX (and to the several SiPix 9" devices in the pipeline from other vendors).

rhadin · 02-16-2010, 05:24 PM

I would buy, regardless of price (as long as it is $750 or less), a 9-inch Sony with the SiPix touchscreen. I have been using my 505 for 3 years now, and it continues to be an excellent device -- works fine all the time. So I would be willing to move up the ladder with Sony. But right now I'm waiting to see the Jinke 9-inch SiPix.

Ben Thornton · 02-16-2010, 06:38 PM

For me, the form factor of the PRS900 is just right.

Although the software could be better, it's only an improved screen that would make me upgrade - while retaining battery life.

Bremen Cole · 02-16-2010, 06:57 PM

I think it is safe to assume that Sony is working around the clock on their answer to the iPad. Though not a dedicated reader, they have got to get a competing product out asap. Their next gen of dedicated reader (like most others next product) will probably not be eInk. There are just too many newer and better technologies on the horizon....

kennyc · 02-16-2010, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Kolenka

I'd like to see the PRS900 get a less reflective screen as well... but I'm not sure I'd go too much bigger. The 900 is in a sweet-spot in terms of size, and the width is pretty good for general book reading. I'd rather see the touchscreen get updated and the price fall a little bit than shove a more expensive screen into it.

I do kinda wish it were a bit wider, but yeah, it's almost optimal for portability.

I do wish the contrast were better the touch-layer more transparent..

I love it though.

Kolenka · 02-16-2010, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

I do kinda wish it were a bit wider, but yeah, it's almost optimal for portability.

I do wish the contrast were better the touch-layer more transparent..

I love it though.

When I say upgrade the screen, that's pretty much what I mean. Fix the touch layer problems.

I keep wanting to find another device because of the screen, but nothing can touch it (pun intended) on the other fronts.

rmm200 · 02-17-2010, 12:20 AM

I have to say I don't want any kind of active screen. Biggest thing for me is a couple of weeks between charges, and for that EInk can't be beat.

Robert

SCION · 02-17-2010, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by rmm200

I have to say I don't want any kind of active screen. Biggest thing for me is a couple of weeks between charges, and for that EInk can't be beat.

Robert

I'm not trying to put you on the defensive, but why is going a couple of weeks between charges a vital feature?

kennyc · 02-17-2010, 05:16 AM

I don't have an issue with charging either a full day or two is plenty for me. I do with the eInk were even more like paper with better contrast. Color would be great for magazine/article reading...

02-16-2010, 01:36 PM	#1
AlpGlide Connoisseur Posts: 50 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: dr900	What's Sony's next ereader? If sony's next ereader has the same functions as PRS900, but with bigger (like 768 x 1024) and non-reflective touch screen, I will definitely get one.

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02-16-2010, 01:57 PM	#2
SCION Séduisant Posts: 4,706 Karma: 2107018 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas, USA Device: Boox Note Air2+; Kobo Libra2; Kindle Scribe, Oasis3; iPad Mini6	You're not concerned with price?

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WillAdams Wizard Posts: 1,258 Karma: 3439432 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (300ppi), Samsung Galaxy Book 12	I need to see better capture of stylus input and more capabilities --- if the PRS-600 or 900 were only able to capture strokes w/ sufficient fidelity that I could do roughs in them (as I used to do on my Newton MessagePad), I'd buy one immediately. William

02-16-2010, 03:03 PM	#7
wallcraft reader Posts: 6,977 Karma: 5183568 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Device: Kindle 3, Kobo Glo HD	I wonder if they will introduce ebook readers using the SiPix screens. These come with capacitive touch, and in 6" and 9" sizes. A 9" from Sony, otherwise similar in capabilities to the PRS-900, would give them a competitor to the Kindle DX (and to the several SiPix 9" devices in the pipeline from other vendors).

02-16-2010, 05:24 PM	#8
rhadin Literacy = Understanding Posts: 4,833 Karma: 59674358 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The World of Books Device: Nook, Nook Tablet	I would buy, regardless of price (as long as it is $750 or less), a 9-inch Sony with the SiPix touchscreen. I have been using my 505 for 3 years now, and it continues to be an excellent device -- works fine all the time. So I would be willing to move up the ladder with Sony. But right now I'm waiting to see the Jinke 9-inch SiPix.

02-16-2010, 06:38 PM	#9
Ben Thornton Guru Posts: 900 Karma: 779635 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Device: Kindle 3, iPad 2 (but not for e-books)	For me, the form factor of the PRS900 is just right. Although the software could be better, it's only an improved screen that would make me upgrade - while retaining battery life.

02-16-2010, 06:57 PM	#10
Bremen Cole Wizard Posts: 1,115 Karma: 2718 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Device: iPad	I think it is safe to assume that Sony is working around the clock on their answer to the iPad. Though not a dedicated reader, they have got to get a competing product out asap. Their next gen of dedicated reader (like most others next product) will probably not be eInk. There are just too many newer and better technologies on the horizon....

02-17-2010, 12:20 AM	#13
rmm200 Groupie Posts: 195 Karma: 414 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bend, OR Device: Sony PRS-600	I have to say I don't want any kind of active screen. Biggest thing for me is a couple of weeks between charges, and for that EInk can't be beat. Robert

02-17-2010, 05:16 AM	#15
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,897 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	I don't have an issue with charging either a full day or two is plenty for me. I do with the eInk were even more like paper with better contrast. Color would be great for magazine/article reading...