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