Sony Reader Daily Edition - SCOOP!

Nate the great · 08-25-2009, 11:31 AM

In New York, Sony is going to announce a new 3G, touchscreen equipped Sony Reader with an estimated retail of $399. The touchscreen is described as being seven inches wide. The wireless service will be provided by ATT. There will be no charge for access to Sony's ebook store.

Sony will also announce a new service, Library Finder. This involves close integration with digital libraries supported by Overdrive.

The above post was based on the limited information I uncovered in the days before the press conference. It may not be completely accurate.

Lemurion · 08-25-2009, 11:33 AM

Interesting: though I hope that doesn't mean US-sales only again. Be better if it could be sold in other places and the wireless only worked in the US.

But Wi-Fi would be better.

boca · 08-25-2009, 11:33 AM

If true, and the contrast is as good as my 505, then this is the device for me.

advocate2 · 08-25-2009, 11:34 AM

Nate,

You are very cool. Thanks

Donnageddon · 08-25-2009, 11:36 AM

"seven inches wide"? Interesting.

Godzil · 08-25-2009, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boca

If true, and the contrast is as good as my 505, then this is the device for me.

If it has a touch screen, it will don't have the same contrast like the 600 and the 700

sminarovich · 08-25-2009, 11:44 AM

What ! No live streaming? UG.

wachuko · 08-25-2009, 11:46 AM

From: http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/08/25...ition-ereader/

"The reader Daily Edition, first 3G wireless reader. 7-inch display. $399. Available in December. Can sync wirelessly."

tracyeo · 08-25-2009, 11:47 AM

Engadget is updating their post live during the event:

http://www.engadget.com/

Elsi · 08-25-2009, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wachuko

From: http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/08/25...ition-ereader/

"The reader Daily Edition, first 3G wireless reader. 7-inch display. $399. Available in December. Can sync wirelessly."

Err ... Sony's first 3G wireless reader

wachuko · 08-25-2009, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elsi

Err ... Sony's first 3G wireless reader

Pretty sure that is what they meant...

pilotbob · 08-25-2009, 11:50 AM

So they are saying it is a "7inch" device not 7inch wide screen. So, that is just a bit bigger than the PRS600 but not as big as the Kindle DX or iRex DR1000.

BOb

igorsk · 08-25-2009, 11:51 AM

Are there any other 3G readers? AFAIK Whispernet is EVDO, not 3G.

zelda_pinwheel · 08-25-2009, 11:51 AM

from engadget's live updates :

Quote:

the digital content of the NYPL will be available to Sony Readers for free.

that's pretty huge. from what i hear, NYPL has a very good digital catalogue.

igorsk · 08-25-2009, 11:51 AM

Looks pretty much like PRS-700.

08-25-2009, 11:31 AM	#1
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	Sony Reader Daily Edition - SCOOP! In New York, Sony is going to announce a new 3G, touchscreen equipped Sony Reader with an estimated retail of $399. The touchscreen is described as being seven inches wide. The wireless service will be provided by ATT. There will be no charge for access to Sony's ebook store. Sony will also announce a new service, Library Finder. This involves close integration with digital libraries supported by Overdrive. The above post was based on the limited information I uncovered in the days before the press conference. It may not be completely accurate.

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08-25-2009, 11:33 AM	#2
Lemurion eReader Posts: 2,750 Karma: 4968470 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Note 5; PW3; Nook HD+; ChuWi Hi12; iPad	Interesting: though I hope that doesn't mean US-sales only again. Be better if it could be sold in other places and the wireless only worked in the US. But Wi-Fi would be better.

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boca Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 364 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: Sony PRS-300	If true, and the contrast is as good as my 505, then this is the device for me.

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08-25-2009, 11:36 AM	#5
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08-25-2009, 11:44 AM	#7
sminarovich Connoisseur Posts: 95 Karma: 3133 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: sony ereader 500 & 600	What ! No live streaming? UG.

08-25-2009, 11:46 AM	#8
wachuko eBook Worm Posts: 205 Karma: 2745996 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Device: Kindle Paperwhite/ Sony PRS-505/PRS-600 Silver/PRS-T1	From: http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/08/25...ition-ereader/ "The reader Daily Edition, first 3G wireless reader. 7-inch display. $399. Available in December. Can sync wirelessly."

08-25-2009, 11:47 AM	#9
tracyeo Connoisseur Posts: 57 Karma: 2017132 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Device: Sony PRS-505;PRS-600;Sony PRS-350;Kobo Mini;Kobo Clara HD	Engadget is updating their post live during the event: http://www.engadget.com/

08-25-2009, 11:50 AM	#12
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	So they are saying it is a "7inch" device not 7inch wide screen. So, that is just a bit bigger than the PRS600 but not as big as the Kindle DX or iRex DR1000. BOb

08-25-2009, 11:51 AM	#13
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	Are there any other 3G readers? AFAIK Whispernet is EVDO, not 3G.

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