Sony Reader
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Sony Reader PRS-505
Reviews Sony's Reader PRS-505 is the best-designed e-book reader we've seen. However, it's still unlikely to be an everyday replacement for paper.
Tags: Battery, Adapter, Sony Reader, E-book Reader, E-book, SD card, E Ink Corp., Sony Reader PRS-505, Reader PRS-505, software
iRex iLiad
Reviews The iLiad ebook reader features an excellent E-ink touch-screen display along with integrated 802.11b/g Wi-Fi. However, there are some rough edges we'd like to see ironed out, and it's also a little pricey.
Sony's brave Sir Howard
Insight With the PS3 and Blu-ray by his side, CEO Howard Stringer says Sony is set to vanquish its foes and keep consumers happy.
Sony's e-reader goes wireless
News With the new 3G-equipped Reader Daily Edition joining two other models, Sony reinforces the message that it's not ceding the market to Amazon.
Tags: Consumer Technology, GPS, Sony Reader, E-book Reader, E-book, Wireless, Touch Screen, Sony Corp., GPS, Consumer Technology
Amazon goes global with new Kindle
News New edition of the e-book reader that can wirelessly download books in more than 100 countries. Also: a price cut for U.S. consumers.
Tags: Handhelds, Forrester Research Inc., e-reader, e-reader sale, eReader, Sony Reader, U.S., Amazon.com Inc., Sales, online retail company
Asus Eee-reader to open like a book
News More details are surfacing about Asus' upcoming Eee-reader expected out by year-end. Most notable are the cheap price and hinged spine.
Tags: Handhelds, Sony Reader, Tablet, Webcam, ASUS, Laptop Computer, Amazon Kindle, microphone, Handhelds
Sony officially unveils new Readers
News Vendor also drops price of e-books, matching Amazon's US$9.99 price tag on new releases and best sellers.
Tags: Handhelds, Battery, Sony Reader, E-book, Wireless, USB cable, font size, Touch Screen, public domain, Adobe PDF
Amazon to debut Kindle e-book reader
News After many rumors and delays, the online retailer is set to break into the hardware business with a high-profile launch Monday.
Tags: E-commerce
Can Amazon's Kindle become a bestseller?
News news analysis For years the public has proved reluctant to trade in paperbacks for e-readers, but Amazon still hopes Kindle will set the world of e-books on fire.
Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Development/design
Amazon's Kindle device out of stock
News Despite early skepticism on the part of observers about the looks and marketability of the e-reader, consumers seem to be giving it the thumbs up.
Tags: Development/design, Digital rights management (DRM)
Sony CEO trots out the stars for CES keynote
News A celeb-powered address on technology and entertainment falls short on new product news.
Sony chases Apple's magic
News Even with a former Steve Jobs lieutenant driving innovation, Sony still has not captured its rival's cool.
Tags: Innovation, Apple Inc., Tim Schaaff, TV, Sony Playstation, phone, movie, software, Apple iPod, CEO
