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Will the Sony PRS-600 Spell Disaster For the Amazon Kindle?

December 15th, 2009

Many people acknowledge the amazon Kindle as the king of e-readers, as reflected in the Amazon Kindle 2 reviews. However, as the Sony PRS-600 and 300 are about to be released, the challenge has began. Although the details are not that clear yet, there are things that have already been confirmed. First, the existence of the devices has been established by Sony. Then some details about what they offer were also given. This is what should make Amazon a little bit anxious about the situation.

The first thing most people are going to notice is the price. The Kindle 2, the older model now that the Kindle DX is out, still runs for about 260 dollars.  However, the brand new Sony PRS-600 is purported to be releasing at about that same price. The aggressive pricing clearly shows that Sony is looking to get in on  people who still aren’t will to shell out almost 500 dollars for a Kindle DX, but who want something newer than the Kindle 2. Sony also states that they will be matching  the 9.99 dollars price for new releases and best sellers, further proof of their willingness to compete with Amazon. For the money Sony is asking, they certainly  appear to be offering something quite significant.

One of the features worth looking into with Sony’s new electronic book readers is the touch screen feature. The only other e-reader where this feature is found is the 1000-dollar FLEPia. The touch screen allows you to take advantage of additional space where buttons would usually take up. This indicates that the device would then be lighter and a bit smaller. The screen is about 6 inches in size, and a mere 10 ounces. Its thickness is about 4 inches. It is compact, yet is more advanced compared to other readers that you may come across.

But if you are into cool features, you’re probably most excited about the possibility of a flexible screen. While it hasn’t been confirmed by Sony, the  manual for the device does state that many of the parts are flexible. This has opened up some speculation that the device may have a bendable and indestructible  screen, a new technology of which Sony may be trying to get in on the ground floor.

While all the hearsay can certainly spice things up, the facts about both the Sony PRS-600 and the Sony PRS – 300 are also mighty fascinating as well. The PRS-600 allows freehand writing using a stylus, and comes with a dictionary, a library suite compatible for Mac and PC, 380 MB storage capacity which can possibly be expanded, and up to 7,500 pages of battery life. Given its affordable price, the PRS-600 is looking to be one impressive gadget. While the specifics are still incomplete at this time, it does seem like the Kindle could be in for some heavy competition. The Sony PRS-600 and Sony PRS-300 are about to hit the market and they seem to have every intention of doing so with a bang. Is it the end of the Kindle 2 era?


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With So Many Choices, How Do You Choose An Ebook Reader?

December 13th, 2009

Nowadays, almost everything in this world relies on digital technology, even reading. If you are still into buying books and you would like them to travel with you, hauling them around would not be that easy. But, if you have your own electronic book reader, bring books anytime, anywhere would be possible. You can even bring thousands of books with you if you want to. This time around, you can enjoy reading books wherever you are and whenever you want to. However, the challenge here is to find the right ebook reader that would meet your needs. You definitely would like to find the right one because you don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on one that doesn’t meet your needs.

If you’re looking for the cheapest price for an ebook reader, you won’t find one that only costs a hundred bucks or so. You would need to spend a little over 200 dollars. With this amount, you’ll be able to buy a typical ereader which has the basic features. However, this price may not be enough to get one that has a longer battery life and you probably might have to get a more advanced model. For better options, you may have to spend about 500 dollars. One of the advanced models that you may come across is the Kindle DX, which has some of the best features in an e-reader. The more you pay for the device the better features you get. Another high-end alternative that has a lot of add-ons packed in is the Flepia which may costs more than 1000 dollars.

Whether you spend 200 dollars or five times that, the important thing is you get the ebook device with the features you need. Otherwise, it would all be a big waste of money. A battery that lasts long and a screen that’s easy on your eyes are some of the basic things that you would want to look into. If possible, try using the device before making the purchase. Even the most pricey ebook readers may not be the perfect fit for you.

More often, what is left unnoticed when it comes to its features is the reader’s file compatibility. For example, not all readers are capable of reading PDF files, which is one of the most popular file format nowadays. This would then limit the libraries that you may get your ebooks from. If you opt to use Sony readers, they would have a library which has about a hundred thousand books, while Amazon’s Kindle would allow you to gain access to over 250,000 books.

It doesn’t have to be a difficult process to choose an ereader, you just have to know what to look for. Getting the most expensive model may not be the  wisest choice for you. While the Flepia may come with a really nice touch screen, can you really justify spending about 1,000 dollars for it? That is a question that only  you can answer. No one can make the decision about which one is correct for you except for you. Don’t just look for the one with the most features, the best ebook reader is the one that suits your needs without  breaking your budget


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