Sony New E-Book
Starting December of 2009, Sony will offer an e-book reader poised to challenge the popular Kindle from Amazon. The new device will offer a 7″ touch screen and will allow users to download books, newspapers and magazines via AT&T’s cellular network. The new device will retail for $399.
Today, Sony started selling two e-book reader versions. A 5″ model “Pocket Reader” for $199 and a larger version with a touch screen for $299. NOTE: neither of the models currently on sale offer wireless downloads. To refresh content the reader must be connected to a computer.
Sony, on the other hand, has committed to an open e-book standard, meaning its Readers can show copy-protected books from a variety of stores, and the books can be moved to and read on a variety of devices, including cell phones.
Sony also announced Tuesday that the Readers will be able to load e-books “loaned” from local libraries. A library card will provide access to free books that expire after 21 days. Click here for the AP article.
Will the open standard and ability to “borrow” give Sony an advantage over Amazon’s Kindle? Only time will tell.
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Barnes & Noble’s has just introduced the “nook,” a new e-book reader to go alongside Amazon’s Kindle and Sony’s Reader. This new device sports a 6 inch E-ink screen and a color touchscreen to navigate content. According to preliminary information, the “nook” weighs 1 ounce more than a Kindle and has a battery life less than that of the Amazon device. However, it does offer the ability to play MP3 files through its built-in speaker.