Sony 700 Reader begins new chapter
May 27
2009
2009
http://www.scmp.com/video
The new Sony Reader PRS 700 will replace the old 500 model next month. The digital book reader boasts an interactive touch screen display with a built-in light.
Weighing in at just 255 grams and able to store 320 digital books, the Reader is the perfect travel companion or gadget for the commute to work.
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May 27th, 2009 at 1:26 am
While the concept …
While the concept of this reader is good, in that a touch screen eliminates the need for too many buttons and allows for easy highlighting, the problem is that it was poorly implemented. The addition of the touch screen reduced the contrast and makes for a lot of glare. That detracts for the overall clarity of the eInk screen, which defeats the whole selling point of eInk. Maybe they will address this issue and come out with a low glare, high contrast touch screen in their next model.
May 27th, 2009 at 1:26 am
release it in the …
release it in the iran
stupid sony >-:(
May 27th, 2009 at 1:26 am
Realese it in the …
Realese it in the UK
stupid sony >: (
May 27th, 2009 at 1:26 am
…which would be …
…which would be great if the Sony store offered up-to-date text books. I’m waiting for a day when eBooks are as common as hardcovers; then all books (including university text books) will ship with e-copies on CD or with a code to download it from the publishers website. That’s when buying an e-book reader will be worthwhile. Not before.
May 27th, 2009 at 1:26 am
I think this should …
I think this should be a must for students. Especially college students who have to lug around heavy and expensive books. I think the possibilities are endless of what you can get out of these devices. It already plays audio so what if some of the books you get have little sound bites of information attached?
I think it would be an incredible learning experience rather than just having to read text all the time. Hopefully the future models will include all-color graphics.
May 27th, 2009 at 1:26 am
I’ve heard that the …
I’ve heard that the touch screen is a big step down from the last model. The built in light is cool though.
May 27th, 2009 at 1:26 am
of those two? it is …
of those two? it is the same for both, 800 X 600
May 27th, 2009 at 1:26 am
What reader has the …
What reader has the best resolution? Do you know?
May 27th, 2009 at 1:26 am
Look at the …
Look at the contrast of the screen. Huge step down, even if you compare it with 505! Im definately NOT going to buy something like this.
May 27th, 2009 at 1:26 am
will this show …
will this show images???
May 27th, 2009 at 1:26 am
uh? “internet …
uh? “internet enabled”? “800mhz celeron class processor” wrong!
May 27th, 2009 at 1:26 am
Thanks, I’ve bought …
Thanks, I’ve bought the 505.
May 27th, 2009 at 1:26 am
i got one its not …
i got one its not that cool like the 700 im trying to change languauge on it help wanted
May 27th, 2009 at 1:26 am
the backlght comeon …
the backlght comeon if u press it and it helps if u are in the dark u can read the book ask me more Questions if u need to but the ebook reader is really good and amazzing
May 27th, 2009 at 1:26 am
The reader can …
The reader can resize and reflow the text on pdf files, which means you can easily read pdf documents on the 700.
May 27th, 2009 at 1:26 am
The display is more …
The display is more reflective than the 505′s because of the extra touch screen layer. Definitely stick with the 505.
May 27th, 2009 at 1:26 am
You can turn off …
You can turn off the back lighting. I personally find it to be better than kindle. Reading is still easy on the eyes.
May 27th, 2009 at 1:26 am
It looks backlit. I …
It looks backlit. I thought the idea was to make reading like reading a book, easy on the eyes, with no backlight!
I’ve been looking at various ereaders and don’t like what I’ve seen of this one.
May 27th, 2009 at 1:26 am
When will it be …
When will it be released for the UK? And how much? ANyone know?
May 27th, 2009 at 1:26 am
The screen seems a …
The screen seems a bit reflecting, isn’t it? Think I’ll stay with my 505.
May 27th, 2009 at 1:26 am
I want to get one!!!
I want to get one!!!
May 27th, 2009 at 1:26 am
lol at nerd girl
lol at nerd girl
May 27th, 2009 at 1:26 am
LOL!!!
r u serious. …
LOL!!!
r u serious… ur too funny man.
May 27th, 2009 at 1:26 am
The main drawback …
The main drawback is the tiny 6″ screen… pretty much useless for PDF files, let alone normal text. 8″ is the minimum needed for a letter or A4 sized PDF.
Also, the irex iliad has hand writing capability, not just a touch screen.
May 27th, 2009 at 1:26 am
It most certainly …
It most certainly allows for annotation, you stupid er.