Sony's new Pocket and Touch eBook readers go on sale at Waterstones today with each purchaser promised a free download of Dan Brown's highly anticipated The Lost Symbol when its published in eBook format. The 5" screen pocket edition is being sold for £179.99 with the 6" Touch retailing for £249.99. Following Sony's … [Read more...]
Sony announce 3G eBook reader
August 28, 2009
Having already confirmed the release of two new (and heavily leaked) eBook readers, Sony this week unveiled a third new model boasting 3G connectivity and a touch screen. The new 'Daily Edition' device joins the Pocket Edition and Touch Edition to offer a range of products likely to suit all budgets and buyers. “We … [Read more...]
Sony eBook Library now available for Macs
August 28, 2009
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 users from the need for third party … [Read more...]
Retailers slash price of Sony's PRS-505 reader
August 15, 2009
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 has slashed a whopping £50 … [Read more...]
How will Amazon respond to Sony's open standards move?
August 15, 2009
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 technological development needs a … [Read more...]
