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Sony launches digital book reader
Bron: Which?
25.07.08
Sony is the latest company to announce the launch
of a digital book reader.
The Japanese electronics company is releasing its
device in conjunction with high-street bookstore Waterstone’s.
The Sony Reader – which will be available from September -
follows hot on the heels of the iLiad Book Edition from iRex Technologies,
which is available through Borders and online. Which? has reviewed
the iLiad Book Edition.
However the Sony Reader costs £199, which is £200 less
than the iLiad.
Memory stick
The Sony Reader will come with a free CD containing 100 classic
'ebooks' and you'll be able to choose from a further 25,000 books
through the Waterstone’s online store. The Reader weighs 260g
(9oz), is 8mm thin and has a 6-inch screen.
It can store around 160 ebooks although this can
be increased to several thousand if you use a memory stick or card.
Sony says the battery will last for 6,800 page turns without recharging
– or the equivalent of reading War and Peace five times over.
Battery life
Users will also be able to store and view PDF documents, Microsoft
Word files and picture files and store MP3 files. Which? will be
taking a look at the Sony Reader when it becomes available in September.
You can also reserve a Reader now through the Waterstone’s
online store.
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