A new Mac-compatible version of Sony's eBook Library software is now available to download, bringing to an end the firm's rather bizarre decision to ignore a section of the computer-buying market receptive to shiny, niche products with a high retail price. The release frees Mac … [Read more...]
Retailers slash price of Sony’s PRS-505 reader
August 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Following Sony's announcement of two new eBook reader models UK retailers have been busy slashing the price of the Sony PRS-505 reader which first hit UK shops last September. WH Smith has dropped their price to a new low of £147.99, down almost £30 on their previous price. Meanwhile … [Read more...]
How will Amazon respond to Sony’s open standards move?
August 15, 2009 By 1 Comment
Sony’s announcement this week that it’ll drop proprietary eBook formats is rightly being seen as a challenge to Amazon and their Kindle device, all eyes are now on the US online retailer to see how they’ll respond. It’s long been clear that to succeed any new entertainment … [Read more...]
Sony drops proprietary eBook format
August 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Knowing which eBooks to buy should get easier after Sony announced it’s to convert its eBook store to the industry-standard EPUB format by the end of this year and stop selling titles in its own proprietary ebook format. “Our intention is to lead by example,” said Steve Haber, … [Read more...]
Sony confirm leaked readers
August 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Following last week’s leaks, Sony has officially announced two new additions to its range of ebook readers. So far on US pricing is known but the entry level, 5” screen Reader Pocket Edition will be selling for $199 when it hits the shops at the end of August with the Reader … [Read more...]
Why I’m not excited by Sony’s new readers
August 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Sorry to be a grouch but the admittedly sparse details we know about Sony’s leaked new ebook readers really aren’t that exciting. Maybe it’s because I’ve not long had my Sony PRS-505, but I can’t excited about the entry level PRS–300’s reduced 5” screen even if … [Read more...]
