Updating The Sony Reader eBook Store

Posted by: dgoldring on Nov 11 2008 - 31 views

I have to admit that I have become an incredible fan of the Sony Reader.  In the month I have been using it, I have become completely addicted to reading eBooks on it.  To the point that I almost get frustrated when I have to read a regular paper and ink book.  When I reviewed it, however, I did find one glaring problem: the Sony eBook software.  It is difficult to search and just not an enjoyable experience at all.

Today, I was thrilled to receive an email from Sony, directing me to their new eBook store, which will be launching November 14.  As a result of this launch, the store will be down from 9:00 PM (PST) on November 13 until the store launches at 9:00 AM (PST) on November 14 (that is midnight to noon here on the East Coast.)

I have high hopes for this new store, and I cannot wait to check it out this Friday. 

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Review: Sony Reader PRS-505. Why I May Never Buy Another Book Again

Posted by: dgoldring on Oct 11 2008 - 159 views

There.  I said it.  after using this ebook reader for only a few days, I have already decided to phase out paper and ink books.  This is no rash decision, mind you.  I am an avid book lover. I have shelves in every room in the house, boxes of books in the basement.  Add to that the fact I have spent the last few years decrying ebooks: there is no unified format, the screens are not good for reading, the screens are too small, the list goes on.  So, I admit to being a bit apprehensive about trying this one.  My apprehension, however, quickly turned to delight as I found that every concern I had previously raised was addressed in here.  It is light, easy to read, and the library is enormous.  But I am getting ahead of myself. 

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Meet David Farrow and the Sony Reader Marathon

Posted by: dgoldring on Sep 28 2008 - 37 views

Have you ever heard of David Farrow?  Probably not.  who is he?  well, let’s start with who he was.  A dyslexic young kid with Attention Deficit Disorder.  What does this have to do with the Sony Reader?  Well, it seems that Farrow has long since overcome these challenges and become a World-renowned speed reader, as well as a Guinness World Record holder for memory.  That is part 1.

Part 2 starts with the designation of October as the Sony Electronics “Reader Revolution.”  This brand new program is designed to, “combat a nationwide decline in reading, particularly among young people.”

In order to raise awareness and help celebrate the Sony Electronics Reader Revolution, Farrow is going to spend 30 days (720 hours) living in this storefront window, reading books on his Sony Reader (and boy am i jealous).  For every page he turns, Sony will give an eBook library of 100 classic titles to a U.S. school. 

Read on for more details from the press release.  And watch this space for my full review of the Sony Reader 505.

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