It's October 1st. Soooo, what's the news? - Page 2

NatCh · 10-01-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HaggisMacJedi

I saw a huge Sony 505 display in Target about an hour ago. It was bundled with some free book. It also had a bunch of accessories next to it. I betcha this was the great big announcement. (I've never seen them in Target before.)

Nope, we've known about that for some time now: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29150

MickeyC · 10-01-2008, 04:03 PM

Target has been carrying the 505 for about a month now. And lots of accessories.

nekokami · 10-01-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

It must be a new backlit e-ink reader. They want it to be dark enough for the audience to be impressed. Yes, backlit. Probably a really intense LED that would illuminate the entire eastern seaboard if it was unleashed from the case.

Maybe they've replaced the white particles in the display with radium.

(What would that be... "in-light"? "mid-light?")

NatCh · 10-01-2008, 04:13 PM

Do you suppose that would result in "glowing" reviews, nekokami?

junkyardwillie · 10-01-2008, 04:14 PM

I heard that Sony couldn't find 5 people that actually cared if they released a new device.

nekokami · 10-01-2008, 04:14 PM

Yes, and shortly after that, "raving" reviews.

junkyardwillie · 10-01-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HaggisMacJedi

I saw a huge Sony 505 display in Target about an hour ago. It was bundled with some free book. It also had a bunch of accessories next to it. I betcha this was the great big announcement. (I've never seen them in Target before.)

Did the sign read: "Now with content!"

nathantw · 10-01-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by junkyardwillie

Did the sign read: "Now with content!"

Probably the sign said "Our customers are content."

Valloric · 10-01-2008, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by NatCh

Do you suppose that would result in "glowing" reviews, nekokami?

Also, glowing reviewers.

NatCh · 10-01-2008, 05:55 PM

Nah: balding reviewers. Balding, childless reviewers ....

eBookNerd · 10-01-2008, 06:13 PM

What is the speculation on the Sony announcement? I'm guessing wireless connectivity? I'm sure someone at MR has dismantled the Sony - was there a wireless capability thingy (in my most technical language) in there?

athlonkmf · 10-01-2008, 06:14 PM

OK. it's 2nd of october now (for me, still waiting for the rest of the world to catch up)

If sony's releasing the event, where would it occur? On their US-website?

BobLenx · 10-01-2008, 08:12 PM

Sony indicates the announcement "open(s) a new chapter in digital reading" - for whatever that means. Some commentators indicate it might be one of the following:

A major upgrade to the firmware allowing it to read mobipocket and other formats
We just got a firmware update, so I rather doubt that is it

A deal with a major publishing house to dramatically increase their store content
That is a possibility, but not such a big deal to warrant this buildup

A deal with one or more major newspapers
Again wouldnt warrant all the pre-announcement hype

Distribution via more outlets such as their recent deal with Target
Doesn't sound like what their pre-announcement phrasing would indicate

None of those sound particularly worthy of the buildup Sony seems to be giving this. My bet would be for a new device as has been suggested by others here - to make an already great product more competitive with the Kindle in terms of WiFi access for downloading books, Wikipaedia, built-in dictionary, search capability, etc - possibly even a larger eInk screen.

But we will all know within 24 hours. Regardless of what it might be, we all still love our Sony.

Well back to "Basil" by Wilke Collins.

Bob

JWLaRue · 10-01-2008, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cassidym

I agree. I was sure someone would spill the beans. I get home from work about six o'clock. Guess what the first thing I'm going to do is!

...it's easy to keep a secret when there's nothing to tell....

-Jeff

NatCh · 10-01-2008, 10:04 PM

Well, Sony put up this press release today ....

Don't get too excited, it's not what you're hoping for.

10-01-2008, 08:12 PM	#28
BobLenx Connoisseur Posts: 78 Karma: 308 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Sony505 K2 K3	Sony indicates the announcement "open(s) a new chapter in digital reading" - for whatever that means. Some commentators indicate it might be one of the following: A major upgrade to the firmware allowing it to read mobipocket and other formats We just got a firmware update, so I rather doubt that is it A deal with a major publishing house to dramatically increase their store content That is a possibility, but not such a big deal to warrant this buildup A deal with one or more major newspapers Again wouldnt warrant all the pre-announcement hype Distribution via more outlets such as their recent deal with Target Doesn't sound like what their pre-announcement phrasing would indicate None of those sound particularly worthy of the buildup Sony seems to be giving this. My bet would be for a new device as has been suggested by others here - to make an already great product more competitive with the Kindle in terms of WiFi access for downloading books, Wikipaedia, built-in dictionary, search capability, etc - possibly even a larger eInk screen. But we will all know within 24 hours. Regardless of what it might be, we all still love our Sony. Well back to "Basil" by Wilke Collins. Bob Last edited by BobLenx; 10-01-2008 at 08:15 PM.

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10-01-2008, 04:03 PM	#17
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Target has been carrying the 505 for about a month now. And lots of accessories.

10-01-2008, 04:13 PM	#19
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Do you suppose that would result in "glowing" reviews, nekokami?

10-01-2008, 04:14 PM	#20
junkyardwillie Addict Posts: 316 Karma: 570 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Onyx Note Pro, Kobo H20 and iPad	I heard that Sony couldn't find 5 people that actually cared if they released a new device.

10-01-2008, 04:14 PM	#21
nekokami fruminous edugeek Posts: 6,745 Karma: 551260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeast US Device: iPad, eBw 1150	Yes, and shortly after that, "raving" reviews.

10-01-2008, 05:55 PM	#25
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Nah: balding reviewers. Balding, childless reviewers ....

10-01-2008, 06:13 PM	#26
eBookNerd Connoisseur Posts: 68 Karma: 1000840 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: ebookwise 1150, Kindle, Sony PRS 505	What is the speculation on the Sony announcement? I'm guessing wireless connectivity? I'm sure someone at MR has dismantled the Sony - was there a wireless capability thingy (in my most technical language) in there?

10-01-2008, 06:14 PM	#27
athlonkmf Guru Posts: 714 Karma: 1014039 Join Date: May 2007 Device: Sony PRS-500, Sony PRS-505, Kindle 3, Sony PRS350, iPad 64GB	OK. it's 2nd of october now (for me, still waiting for the rest of the world to catch up) If sony's releasing the event, where would it occur? On their US-website?

10-01-2008, 10:04 PM	#30
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Well, Sony put up this press release today .... Don't get too excited, it's not what you're hoping for.