New Reader in October?

[boca]

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10034929-1.html

Saw this article from earlier in the month.

Now why did I spend my cash on that new iPod Touch?

[johnallen]

Originally Posted by boca

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10034929-1.html

Saw this article from earlier in the month.

Now why did I spend my cash on that new iPod Touch?

I was looking to upgrade from the 500. I guess I can wait a few more weeks.

Thanks for the info.

John

[jason.rs]

Perhaps a new bookstore?

[dhbailey]

While it will be good to wait on the off-chance that a new reader is in the offing, my bet is more of an announcement concerning a revamped and enlarged on-line bookstore and and possibly an add-on device which will include wi-fi downloads (or whatever the system is that Kindles use) and simply clips on the bottom, plugging into the USB port of the 505.

There's a lot of potential interesting new stuff to announce which would fall short of announcing a brand new reader.

[JSWolf]

boca, welcome to last week. Have a look at https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29112

[Lord KiRon]

If no reader released on 2nd October I will order new iRex1000 , the battery life is too low, but it does all good reader should do and it's A4 capable.

[HarryT]

The DS1000 is, though, in no way a "replacement" for a PRS-505 - it's aimed at a completely different market. It's far too big to carry around with you the way you can the Sony.

[MickeyC]

Originally Posted by dhbailey

While it will be good to wait on the off-chance that a new reader is in the offing, my bet is more of an announcement concerning a revamped and enlarged on-line bookstore and and possibly an add-on device which will include wi-fi downloads (or whatever the system is that Kindles use) and simply clips on the bottom, plugging into the USB port of the 505.

There's a lot of potential interesting new stuff to announce which would fall short of announcing a brand new reader.

This all makes good sense. Seems unlikely Sony would release an entirely new reader considering the 505 isn't much more than a year old. An improved bookstore and a plug-in WiFi device would be very cool.

Damn, I already spend too much on books.

[TheMooch]

I've been considering an upgrade to my PRS-500 for quite some time now, but have been unable to convince myself to pull the trigger on it. When the $100 off trade-up offer came out I damn near jumped, but since we're getting so close to the holidays I figured I would wait and see what Sony slips into the queue behind those that DID take advantage of the offer.

I've been pretty slow in making any big moves when it comes to my reader and books simply because I'm getting tired of the format incompatibilities from one device to another. Since registering my PRS-500 in 2006 I've purchased about 46 books through the Sony Connect store and another 14 through Webscription. Needless to say I've dropped some serious money into my books. The damage to my wallet would be complete if publishers like Tor and Wizards of the Coast would finally awaken to reality and release the Wheel of Time and Drizzt series. Unfortunately they show no sign of releasing them.

So, needless to say I'll be waiting to see what Sony comes up with on October 22nd. If they do release a new device let's hope it's not received as a snore-fest like the iRex release appears to have been. I'd be more than happy if they just made the book store easier to use.

Here's my "Perfect Scenario" (keep in mind that this is Pie-in-the-sky dreaming and is in NO way likely to happen....ever):

1.) New Sony device release.
- The new device would have wifi/whispernet/bluetooth capability.
- 2 sizes available, traditional 6" screen and 10" (business class) screen.
- Color e-ink screen
- 32GB of on-board memory for books
- Library Folders
- A2DP capable for supported audio formats
- Supported formats:

eReader [-er.PDB]
Adobe [.PDF]
Microsoft [.LIT]
Palm Doc [.PDB]
Rocket/REB1100 [.RB]
Franklin [.FUB]
Hiebook [.KML]
Sony Reader [.LRF]
Isilo [-IS.PDB]
Mobipocket [.PRC]
Kindle [.MOBI]
OEBFF Full VGA [.IMP]
OEBFF Half VGA [.IMP]
Audible [.aa]
MP3 [.mp3]
OGG [.ogg]
AAC [.aac] (iTunes compatible OF COURSE)

2.) In a COMPLETE stunner Sony would abandon their Connect store and encourage usage of the Amazon Kindle Store. Early adopters would be allowed free conversion of ALL of their previously purchased Sony connect books into the Kindle format to allow for format unity. (Of course all of this would have been made possible by an iTunes-like agreement that Sony makes with Amazon). This of course sets off the landslide bringing other device manufacturers into the fray. It then becomes a single-front war where hardware specs make the difference at purchase as everyone reads the same formats.


...Ok...I'm gonna go take my medications now....

[Valloric]

Originally Posted by TheMooch

Here's my "Perfect Scenario" ...

All of that, and some cake.

[zelda_pinwheel]

what ??? no pony ????

[NatCh]

And chocolate, you left out chocolate.

[TheMooch]

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

what ??? no pony ????

Come to think of it I *DID* forget the integrated Lightwedge.......

[NatCh]

They just came out with the add-on LightWedge, and you want a integrated one?!?! Now you're pushing your luck, buddy. :imagineamusinglygrumpysmiliehere:

[TheMooch]

Originally Posted by NatCh

They just came out with the add-on LightWedge, and you want a integrated one?!?! Now you're pushing your luck, buddy. :imagineamusinglygrumpysmiliehere:

LOL! *NOW* I'm pushing it.......