Yesterday we talked about the basics of the new Sony Reader line, including the $399 behemoth that has a lot of buzz. Today, we talk with Clayton Morris from Fox News, and Ross Rubin from The NPD Group about the lesser known kids, the $199 and $299 Pocket and Touch editions. So far, I’m most impressed with Sony’s embrace of open standard ebook formats like ePub, which seems like Sony’s new direction. What’s your take? Do you want one of these devices, or are they still too pricey? Sound off in the comments Distributed by Tubemogul.
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For every writer who says they don’t care how a reader finds their work, just as long as they’re reading it, there’s at least one who swears they will never allow their work to be published electronically, and believe the e-book concept is going to ruin the publishing industry.
The all-new Kindle has a new lectronic-ink screen with 50 percent better contrast than any other e-reader, a new sleek design with a 21 percent smaller body while still keeping the same 6-inch-size reading area, and a 17 percent lighter weight at just 8.5 ounces. The new Kindle also offers 20 percent faster page turns, up to one month of battery life, double the storage to 3,500 books, built-in Wi-Fi, a graphite color option and moreâall for only $139.