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Has The Sony Reader Wi-Fi Actually Got A Shot?

2:33AM September 1, 2011 | Brian Barrett

Sony may have been the first major electronics manufacturer to bring ebook readers to the US, but a series of unfortunate products saw them cede the race to Kindle and Nook. The PRS-T1, though, could be Sony’s comeback kid. More »


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Will Sony’s New Ebook Readers Ride The Comeback Wave?

11:12PM July 14, 2011 | Brian Barrett

The little details like what Sony’s new ebook readers will look like – and how they’ll differ from the disastrous legacy of the Sony Reader line – aren’t there. But Bloomberg’s news that Sony’s revamping its line is welcome nonetheless, especially given the roll the company’s been on lately. More »


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What You Need To Know When Buying An Ebook Reader

11:20AM December 8, 2010 | Rosa Golijan

Ebook reader options are better than ever for digital bookworms. Here are some favourite choices from the folks at Wired along with the basic things you need to know when buying an ebook reader. More »


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Sony Resumes Selling eReaders In Japan After 3-Year Hiatus

3:00AM November 26, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

When Japan does something, the rest of the world usually follows – so we could see eReaders get even more popular. Three years since Sony ceased selling Readers in Japan due to low demand, they’re flogging ‘em again. [Bloomberg]


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Sony Launching Reader Apps For iOS and Android

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10:00AM September 14, 2010 | Nick Broughall

Flowing on from their recent announcement of their new eReaders, Sony has confirmed that they’ll be launching Android, iPhone and iPad apps for Reader by the end of the year. More »


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Sony Partnering With Borders To Finally Launch The Reader In Australia

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5:55AM September 2, 2010 | Nick Broughall

It’s taken forever, but Sony has finally confirmed that they’ll be launching their shiny new eReaders in Australia. More »


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A Slim New Crop Of Sony Readers Arrives In Town

6:09PM September 1, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

And lo, the slim and cheap Sony Readers we heard about have arrived, and only the flagship Daily Edition dons a 3G coat. All models have new Pearl e-ink displays, and 2GB of memory. More »


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Extremely Thin, 3G-Capable Sony Readers Coming Soon?

4:07AM August 14, 2010 | Rosa Golijan

Rumour is that there’s a new batch of Sony Readers coming soon: the PRS-350 and the PRS-650. They are described as being under 10mm thick and all-around better than previous models. More »


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Sony Cuts Prices On Their eReaders, Too

6:17AM July 7, 2010 | Casey Chan

Like the Nook and the Kindle, Sony is slashing prices on their ebook readers too. But even with a price cut, we’d rather use an old Kindle before we touch a Sony. Here’s the full list of new, cheap prices: More »


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Why I Hate eReaders, And Doubt They’ll Ever Hit The Mainstream

2:00AM December 11, 2009 | Kat Hannaford

It started with Sony. Like most poorly thought-out format ideas from the Japanese titan, 2004′s Librie ereader promised a revolutionary new way to perform an act you never realised needed an overhaul. Reading. More »