It is a widely reported that Sony will today announce the launch of its 2 new ebook readers – the PRS-300 and the PRS-600. Its is now confirmed that Sony will be pricing these very competitively at just $199 and $299 respectively. The PRS-300, to be known more commonly as the Sony Reader Pocket Edition will be a catalyst for exponential growth in the ebook reader category due to it’s... [Read more]

Last week thinkeink reported a rumour of a new Sony Reader to be possibly launched in August, just a few weeks away. Well its confirmed by leaks of photographs and product manuals for the new ebook readers. Yes, that’s right. There are two new ebook readers from Sony set to hit the market in just a few weeks time according to postings on Cnet. [Read more]  Read More →

As the ebook reader market grows around the world with more competition, more innovation, and more markets catching on; Sony’s position as one of the current market leaders is under threat. They’ve enjoyed success over the years with the orginal PRS-500, now replaced by the PRS-505 and more lately the larger ebook reader – the Sony PRS-700. But with a new ebook reader launching what... [Read more]

A year after Sony’s successful launch of the PRS-505 reader, here we have their new touch screen reader in the PRS-700.  Whilst a touch screen won’t be to everyone’s likening, and so won’t replace the 505 in all cases, the improved and additional features are very attractive. Obviously the impressive touch screen replaces many of the buttons and keys of the Reader PRS-505 so aesthetically... [Read more]

The Sony PRS-505 supersedes the PRS-500 and there have been some welcomed changes implemented. On an aesthetic level the 505 offers more choices in case colour. The higher contrast screen is whiter for more comfortable reading and the images can be enjoyed in better quality with 8 versus 4 grey scales. The PRS-505 can connect to all UBS ports and can also charge fully from them. Quicker page turning... [Read more]

The Sony PRS-500 Portable Reader System does get a hesitant thumbs up for it’s performance as an e-book reader as well as reader of other docs. However, at the time of launch the compatibility of available books as well as cost held this back. The newer PRS-505 has ironed out many of the issues and Sony has got its act together with their new bookstore. The Ups: The PRS-500 is a well-designed slim... [Read more]