Sony not so popular any more... Is this the case?

[deekbee]

Originally Posted by randyflycaster

I just started using my Sony 350. I think it's great. I'm so glad I bought it instead of a Kindle. What most people don't realize, I guess - I didn't - is that you can't borrow ebooks from public libraries. To me that is a big issue. Also, most people seem to want wireless downloads. I'm not sure why. Downloading books directly from a computer works fine for me.

Randy

Personally I don't care about wireless downloads, I'm happy having my primary library stored on my PC (Calibre is pretty neat) and moving books on/off as I want.

Interesting about the US libraries not doing eBooks. Over here (UK), libraries are starting to offer a DRM/eBook lending solution, which is kinda useful as our local library has closed down for refurbishment. Not a fantastic selection of books yet, but the service is still in its early days. They also offer audiobook lending services.

[harriska2]

They told me at my local Borders store (Corvallis) that the only return is if it is not working. Maybe online is different or each store policy is different?

Deekbee - the US libraries often do offer ebooks. Just not all. But many are starting to. Our state has a lending library online - Oregon is http://library2go.lib.overdrive.com

[elcreative]

Not quite sure where you got the "US libraries not doing eBooks." According to other threads on the forum, there are many US libraries with at least four figures of titles available...

Originally Posted by deekbee

Interesting about the US libraries not doing eBooks. Over here (UK), libraries are starting to offer a DRM/eBook lending solution, which is kinda useful as our local library has closed down for refurbishment. Not a fantastic selection of books yet, but the service is still in its early days. They also offer audiobook lending services.

[niksknits]

Originally Posted by Bltprf502

I own the PRS 300 with lighted cover. I went shopping today for the first time in a LONG time. I noticed all of the typical places like Walmart, Best Buy and Target no longer sell the Sony E Reader line. I did see the Kindle at Best Buy and Target. I saw the Nook and BB also... Maybe they made a better offer to the box stores knowing the iPad was moving in fast and furious? I can justify the price of the iPad right now. Were there so many issues with the Sony that they were discontinued/no longer carried by so many big retailers? I know my local Target said they got a lot of returns. Are the newer generation Sony's that much better? I played with a Kindle a few days ago and I must say if given that choice again the Sony would still be in the store where I picked it up. What if anything has happened to the Sony E reader legacy? Are they losing ground?

The newer models are being sold online from many of the places you listed. I think that it's going to take a while for them to appear in the stores as inventory increases.

[doreenjoy]

People have been singing the demise of Sony Readers for several years now. I think Sony's still making enough money to stick with it.

The iPod didn't kill all other MP3 player manufacturers, and the Kindle won't kill all other ereaders.

[Cpl Punishment]

Originally Posted by harriska2

They told me at my local Borders store (Corvallis) that the only return is if it is not working. Maybe online is different or each store policy is different?

Deekbee - the US libraries often do offer ebooks. Just not all. But many are starting to. Our state has a lending library online - Oregon is http://library2go.lib.overdrive.com

I found it on their return policy online, but it referred to "in store" returns, not online...I went there today and spoke to the manager who told me herself that up to a few months ago, they would only take returns of damaged goods but not anymore...Its a full 30 days...I asked her if it was just her store (Sarasota, Fla) she assured me all the Borders stores...But I still didnt buy it...yet !!

[deadgloves]

Originally Posted by Cpl Punishment

I was going to buy a 650 at Borders tomorrow, until I just read about no returns...I was all over their website and cannot find any reference to it...What happens if ya have probs right away...No return..??

* Disregard, I found their policy...They take returns up to 30 days....

Yeah, I asked when I bought it and was told 30 days, even then don't be afraid, buy it! I've wanted an eReader since the 500 but each generation hasn't lived up to my picky necessary feature list until the 650. Screen is amazing.

[Paultbear]

I saw the 350 and 650 at the local Walmart...in fact they were the only ones on the shelf.

I was so impressed with the new display quality, I made an executive decision and bought the 650. My previous ebook reading was limited to the Palm T5 and the Ipod Touch. I'm looking forward to a better 'book' experience with the larger and sharper 650.