Sony 5" eBook reader

Kris777 · 05-14-2009, 12:21 AM

If Sony will produce 5" eBook reader what will be the price for it? Any ideas?

Jill75 · 05-14-2009, 10:31 AM

I dont know if they will be making an eReader that small as I read through the columns that most wanted larger screen eReader rather than a small one. Well, the question really is.... will many patronize it so that Sony will make it?

JSWolf · 05-14-2009, 10:32 AM

I hope Sony won't have anything to do with eReader. Horrible format.

HarryT · 05-14-2009, 10:39 AM

Now, now, Jon. If you can't play nicely with others....

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Kris777 · 05-14-2009, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I hope Sony won't have anything to do with eReader. Horrible format.

Jon:

Ham88 · 05-14-2009, 08:59 PM

I would love for there to be a small screen sony IF it wasn't too expensive, then I can have another ebook reader for DRMed books. I think that sony would have to price it a $250 or less (hopefully). If they were to do it my preference would be for LCD (like jetbook) instead of eink, mainly because I'm not a fan of the eink, specifically the page turning.

astra · 05-15-2009, 04:51 AM

I hope they don't get involved in producing screen where you need magnifying lenses to read a book. I hope they go for 8" instead. That would be the proper fiction oriented reader!

Kris777 · 05-15-2009, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astra

I hope they don't get involved in producing screen where you need magnifying lenses to read a book. I hope they go for 8" instead. That would be the proper fiction oriented reader!

You don't need magnifying lenses for reading on 5" screen because you can use the same font size that you use with 6" screen units

astra · 05-16-2009, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kris777

You don't need magnifying lenses for reading on 5" screen because you can use the same font size that you use with 6" screen units

I was sarcastic about magnifying lenses :P
Although, the idea is the same

ortho · 06-21-2009, 09:25 AM

I borrowed a prs-505 from a friend and I am pleased with the screen sizeas it is. I have no difficulty reading it at medium format. Besides ,a larger screen, means a larger device which may not fit in my handbag. I think this is great invention.I am reading at a faster speed than I would if I was reading a paperback.

netseeker · 06-21-2009, 07:12 PM

I'm hoping too that Sony will produce a device with a larger screen than 5'' or 6'' in the near future.
And i'm hoping that they will offer us firmware updates for the PRS-505 and PRS-700 devices soon. (a kingdom for full justification in ePub ebooks!)

nerys · 02-27-2010, 08:12 PM

I want a Kindle DX sized device just not from Amazon (I want open formats and I want a Memory Card slot) but I want that screen!! I don't care if its big :-)

Kris777 · 02-27-2010, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Now, now, Jon. If you can't play nicely with others....

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It looks like Sony read my message and decided to produce 5" screen

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I think that 5" screen is the standard for eBook readers now:
1. jetBook
2. Sony
3. Astak
4. PocketBook
5. Aluratek
6. BeBook
7. Hanvon
8. Who will be the next?

05-14-2009, 12:21 AM	#1
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05-14-2009, 10:31 AM	#2
Jill75 Zealot Posts: 135 Karma: 150 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: none	I dont know if they will be making an eReader that small as I read through the columns that most wanted larger screen eReader rather than a small one. Well, the question really is.... will many patronize it so that Sony will make it?

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JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,974 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I hope Sony won't have anything to do with eReader. Horrible format.

05-14-2009, 10:39 AM	#4
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Now, now, Jon. If you can't play nicely with others.... .

05-14-2009, 08:59 PM	#6
Ham88 Zealot Posts: 134 Karma: 994 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Maine, United States Device: Ectaco Jetbook	I would love for there to be a small screen sony IF it wasn't too expensive, then I can have another ebook reader for DRMed books. I think that sony would have to price it a $250 or less (hopefully). If they were to do it my preference would be for LCD (like jetbook) instead of eink, mainly because I'm not a fan of the eink, specifically the page turning.

05-15-2009, 04:51 AM	#7
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	I hope they don't get involved in producing screen where you need magnifying lenses to read a book. I hope they go for 8" instead. That would be the proper fiction oriented reader!

06-21-2009, 09:25 AM	#10
ortho Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: kindle 2	I borrowed a prs-505 from a friend and I am pleased with the screen sizeas it is. I have no difficulty reading it at medium format. Besides ,a larger screen, means a larger device which may not fit in my handbag. I think this is great invention.I am reading at a faster speed than I would if I was reading a paperback.

06-21-2009, 07:12 PM	#11
netseeker sleepless reader Posts: 4,763 Karma: 615547 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Germany, near Stuttgart Device: Sony PRS-505, PB 360° & 302, nook wi-fi, Kindle 3	I'm hoping too that Sony will produce a device with a larger screen than 5'' or 6'' in the near future. And i'm hoping that they will offer us firmware updates for the PRS-505 and PRS-700 devices soon. (a kingdom for full justification in ePub ebooks!)

02-27-2010, 08:12 PM	#12
nerys Addict Posts: 243 Karma: 48 Join Date: Dec 2006 Device: PRS 500 - REB 1200	I want a Kindle DX sized device just not from Amazon (I want open formats and I want a Memory Card slot) but I want that screen!! I don't care if its big :-)

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