Sony Reader Daily Edition - SCOOP! - Page 9

igorsk · 08-25-2009, 11:52 AM

The new eBook Library version is 3.0.00.08040, however, download links are not live yet.

SHOECHICK · 08-25-2009, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sircastor

It's not really clear if Sony's going to support this with the 505...
This is from engadget:

So the 300,600 and DE: definitely, the 505? I hope so. After seeing the comparison video yesterday, I think I'm going to go with a 505 rather than a 600 (which I'm kind of sad about... I was really looking forward to that)

I just did the same thing, I was torn between a pink 300 or a red 505, just hit the buy button on a red 505. $299 Canadian, 600 Aeroplan Miles and a $25 E:book gift cert. Puts in line with the 300 price.

vivaldirules · 08-25-2009, 11:52 AM

I'm skimming, but I don't see any MobileRead coverage of this, just links to gizmodo, engadget, etc. Do we not have someone plugged into this event?

pilotbob · 08-25-2009, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivaldirules

I'm skimming, but I don't see any MobileRead coverage of this, just links to gizmodo, engadget, etc. Do we not have someone plugged into this event?

I think Dennis or someone was going to go? I don't recall whom it was.

Whomever it is I guess doesn't have live blogging/post ability perhaps.

BOb

Lemurion · 08-25-2009, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igorsk

The new eBook Library version is 3.0.00.08040, however, download links are not live yet.

I've been looking for them too - maybe after the noon presentation?

wallcraft · 08-25-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by switchman2210

Which makes since as they state it is a Visiplex, which are available in 5, 6, 8 and 9.7 inches. This is the spec of the 8 inch screen.

Mechanical / Dimensional - 8" Display
Pixel Count: 1024 x 768
Active Area: 162.6 x 121.9 mm
203.2 mm (8") diagonal
Display Thickness:1.2 mm
DPI: 160

Vizplex is the EInk film. This isn't the standard PVI 8" display (which will probably be on the iRex DR800), but rather some custom "wide-screen" size (perhaps 600x1024).

boca · 08-25-2009, 11:56 AM

Well so far I am convinced... but not enough to trade in the 505.
I will be keeping that and asking Santa for the Daily.
I think I will like the new screen format... same page width, jut more lines to read before turning the page.

I personally never saw the need to download a book wirelessly, since I had so many on the device and leashing it to a computer once or twice a month is hardly a burden.
But if I can dowload news content on the go... then that is a no brainer for me.

Roll on December!

Labib Rahman · 08-25-2009, 11:58 AM

It looks like library compatibility is going to be the feature to wait for in the new software coming out. Now if only they'd tell us whether 505 is going to be supported.

advocate2 · 08-25-2009, 11:59 AM

I agree with Lemurion. The revolution here is not the hardware, but that Sony is taking a huge step toward expanding the availability of books. What are the odds that Amazon would have taken such a step? We can rent DVD's, why not ebooks? I can't remember the last time I purchased a new DVD. I just get it on Netflix and return it after I have watched it. The is the business model for which ebooks must adapt.

My biggest concern with Ebooks has been the requirement that they be purchased (which is fine) but not subject to passing on to others. I much prefer to rent an ebook or get it from my library which I can currently do for many titles.

Nate the great · 08-25-2009, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Labib Rahman

It looks like library compatibility is going to be the feature to wait for in the new software coming out. Now if only they'd tell us whether 505 is going to be supported.

If the library compatibility is built into the 3.0 software then I would be terribly surprised if the 505 weren't supported.

Labib Rahman · 08-25-2009, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemurion

I've been looking for them too - maybe after the noon presentation?

Why does the version number have so many digits? I wish companies would simpler numbering systems for their software versions.

wachuko · 08-25-2009, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boca

...I will be keeping that and asking Santa for the Daily.
I think I will like the new screen format... same page width, jut more lines to read before turning the page.

I personally never saw the need to download a book wirelessly, since I had so many on the device and leashing it to a computer once or twice a month is hardly a burden.
But if I can dowload news content on the go... then that is a no brainer for me.

Roll on December!

+1

pilotbob · 08-25-2009, 12:02 PM

SO, I haven't seen these in this thread yet... here are two Sony press releases on this annoucement:

http://news.sel.sony.com/en/press_ro...ase/41492.html

http://overdrive.com/aboutus/getArti...cleID=20090812

BOb

zelda_pinwheel · 08-25-2009, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

I think Dennis or someone was going to go? I don't recall whom it was.

Whomever it is I guess doesn't have live blogging/post ability perhaps.

BOb

yes, Dennis is representing MobileRead. hopefully he'll be online soon with some tasty details.

Tattncat · 08-25-2009, 12:04 PM

I agree with Andy having had both a 505 & 700, I like my 700. I find that for my style of reading it is perfect. Keep in mind, I use the light, and the highlighting and the note-taking. Personally, I have had very little problem with glare, but then I read all times of the day, indoors and out, daytime and at night. Not needing wireless, I'll stick with my 700. Now, if they had come up with wireless access.......

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08-25-2009, 11:52 AM	#121
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	The new eBook Library version is 3.0.00.08040, however, download links are not live yet.

08-25-2009, 11:52 AM	#123
vivaldirules When's Doughnut Day? Posts: 10,059 Karma: 13675475 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX, US Device: Sony PRS-505, iPad	I'm skimming, but I don't see any MobileRead coverage of this, just links to gizmodo, engadget, etc. Do we not have someone plugged into this event?

08-25-2009, 11:56 AM	#127
boca Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 364 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: Sony PRS-300	Well so far I am convinced... but not enough to trade in the 505. I will be keeping that and asking Santa for the Daily. I think I will like the new screen format... same page width, jut more lines to read before turning the page. I personally never saw the need to download a book wirelessly, since I had so many on the device and leashing it to a computer once or twice a month is hardly a burden. But if I can dowload news content on the go... then that is a no brainer for me. Roll on December!

08-25-2009, 11:58 AM	#128
Labib Rahman Enthusiast Posts: 44 Karma: 576 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bangladesh Device: Sony PRS-505, Sony PSP and an age old Dell Inspiron 1150	It looks like library compatibility is going to be the feature to wait for in the new software coming out. Now if only they'd tell us whether 505 is going to be supported.

08-25-2009, 11:59 AM	#129
advocate2 My Kingdom for Karma Posts: 430 Karma: 7125 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Vegas Device: Sony 350, 650, 950, Nook Color	I agree with Lemurion. The revolution here is not the hardware, but that Sony is taking a huge step toward expanding the availability of books. What are the odds that Amazon would have taken such a step? We can rent DVD's, why not ebooks? I can't remember the last time I purchased a new DVD. I just get it on Netflix and return it after I have watched it. The is the business model for which ebooks must adapt. My biggest concern with Ebooks has been the requirement that they be purchased (which is fine) but not subject to passing on to others. I much prefer to rent an ebook or get it from my library which I can currently do for many titles.

08-25-2009, 12:02 PM	#133
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	SO, I haven't seen these in this thread yet... here are two Sony press releases on this annoucement: http://news.sel.sony.com/en/press_ro...ase/41492.html http://overdrive.com/aboutus/getArti...cleID=20090812 BOb

08-25-2009, 12:04 PM	#135
Tattncat Bookworm Posts: 673 Karma: 1029391 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA Device: Nook Tablet, Samsung Galaxy Tab3, Sony PRS700, Sony PRS505	I agree with Andy having had both a 505 & 700, I like my 700. I find that for my style of reading it is perfect. Keep in mind, I use the light, and the highlighting and the note-taking. Personally, I have had very little problem with glare, but then I read all times of the day, indoors and out, daytime and at night. Not needing wireless, I'll stick with my 700. Now, if they had come up with wireless access.......

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