02-26-2011, 09:44 PM | #46 |
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faithbw might not appeal to you, but i find the ability to email myself a book over wifi to the K3 a very, very neat feature.
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02-26-2011, 11:02 PM | #47 | |
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I agree that this might have some value if you have books on a device that doesn't support a standard USB storage device interface, like some smart phones, where you just can't work it any other way, but other than that, for most of us who were born with opposable thumbs, it's really not that big of deal to plug in a simple USB cable. We also have a Kindle in the family, but I find that it's actually FASTER to transfer books to the Kindle directly, rather than going through all the trouble to bring up the email program, mailing the book, and then wait for delivery (and that's even considering that the Kindle's USB seems to be sloooow compared to the Sony). Last edited by delphin; 02-27-2011 at 04:53 AM. |
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02-27-2011, 10:27 AM | #48 |
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[QUOTE=delphin;1418421]Why do folks make such a big deal about simply hooking up the USB
probably for the same reason people make such a "big deal" about touch screens eink fonts buttons keyboards big brother size weight price plastic wifi 3g color dictionaries |
02-28-2011, 11:44 AM | #49 | |
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in the grand scheme of things it's not a big deal but and this is a huge BUT it's not as convienant. It's not as nice to have. Think of it like this. you are at work, your device is in your bag, you know of a great book you want. You log on buy it. You get to your train, turn it on and there it is. It's simplicity, it's makes life easier. wireless data transfers is the norm now. and for Sony not to have it on two of it's three models makes you scratch your head. This is such an SOP, heck even the low budget Kobo offers wireless. To me it's like have an HDTV without HDMI ports. yes technically can get by, but why would you NOT have them? |
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02-28-2011, 12:03 PM | #50 | |
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It does not make sense anyway, which shop should I buy from in Germany to get a German ebook, which would someone else got to to get an Italia or Asawi a Swedish and Fortissimo in Nigera a book? It is a common thing for anyone on this board to forget that 6 billion people live in this world, only 300 million of them are Americans, nonetheless it is pretty much annoying. Please stop thinking everybody should live by your needs. |
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02-28-2011, 12:40 PM | #51 | |
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02-28-2011, 01:22 PM | #52 | |
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There are about 50 countries in Europe with about 100 different languages. Even if someone has a 950 here and likes to have wireless it will only be wireless not 3G. That means whoever wants to buy something with his 950 has either stay near a wifi hotspot or at home or has to fork out for a phone SIM-card and pay the roaming fees himself... Amazons doing good outside the US is mostly due to the UK site and the Kindles sold there (rumors have it more than 3 million last Christmas). As they are able to read the books sold by Amazon it is no wonder. Look at companies such as Pocketbook or Bookeen. Pocketbook is the 3rd biggest company in Europe and they started doing wifi last year with the PB302 und followed it up with their new models this year. Both of the new models can be bought with and without wifi as opposed to Kindle with wifi or with wifi and 3G. PB is the biggest seller in former Russia, Sony the 2nd. I don't know where that leaves Kindles but I do guess far behind Cybook and Bookeen. Last year there were Opus's and Sonys in every bookshop in Berlin. You get iRivers here in shops, also. |
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03-03-2011, 01:33 AM | #53 |
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Doesn't Sony have DRM that isn't breakable? So if you wanted to change devices you've lost all the books you bought? Or is that old news?
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03-03-2011, 02:49 AM | #56 | |
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ETA I'm going to assume your referring to the link on the previous page, which doesn't say anything about China etc Not Wanting the Wifi, as well as nothing on consumer targeting. Is there another article that actually touches on any of those or would you like to continue putting words into the mouth of a Sony prez? Last edited by Belle2Be; 03-03-2011 at 02:57 AM. |
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03-03-2011, 03:32 AM | #57 |
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sony!!!!
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03-03-2011, 08:01 AM | #58 |
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You're probably thinking of Apple and their iBooks, of which there is currently no way to remove their FairPlay DRM. Sony uses Adobe DRM for EPUB, the same as almost every other EPUB retailer. Adobe DRM is currently very easy to remove. Speaking from my own experience.
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I read a lot, and after a whole day of working in front of an LCD, it's nice to do all my leisurely reading away from the computer. I also love to read outside (weather permitting). So for me, eInk display is the hands down best choice.
Wireless connectivity? Again, I really think it's nice getting away from the computer once in a while. Computers ceased to mean recreation for me long ago. The wireless is freedom and convenience. It's fun! Best eInk and wireless implementation I found was on the latest Sony models, and I carefully evaluated them all. Sony not always best choice for some devices, but they nailed it nicely with the new readers IMHO. |
03-03-2011, 07:55 PM | #60 | |
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