New Sony eReaders Incoming no comments
SonyInsider reports that they have been tipped to new Sony ereaders that are imminent. This is not unexpected news – Sony has been fading in the ereader space, at least in the US, and needs to do something if it wants to stay and play.
The two new ereaders – the PRS-350 and PRS-650 – are said to be more compact and lighter, and possibly as thin as 10mm. Improved contrast and faster page turns are rumored as well. Most likely Sony would use the Pearl e-ink display which has 50 percent more contrast than the previous generation. More internal storage is said to be likely, as is a Wi-Fi connection (and maybe 3G as well) for the PRS-650.
The PRS-350 will sport a 5-inch screen, while the PRS-650 will come with a 6-inch screen. Pricing will no doubt be competitive with the Kindle and Nook ereaders. The big question is whether Sony will improve the touchscreen to get rid of the glare, which really killed the PRS-600 for many people, including myself.
