E Ink has announced that they have co-developed a new large format epaper display technology with Sony called Mobius that is going to start being mass producing later this year. Mobius displays measure in at 13.3 inches, and have a resolution of 1200×1600. The size is meant to correspond with a typical A4 size sheet […]
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New Firmware Updates for Sony Reader PRS-T2 and PRS-T1 Now Available
Sony has released firmware updates for their latest ebook reader, the Sony PRS-T2, as well as last year’s model, the Sony PRS-T1. With the PRS-T2 it will notify you that the update is available after connecting to Wi-Fi and then ask to download and install it. I’m not sure if the PRS-T1 has automatic updates […]
Rooting Package for Sony Reader PRS-T2 Now Available
A couple of weeks ago I penned an article about how it didn’t look like the Sony PRS-T2 would get hacked to run Android apps anytime soon. Luckily, a lot can change in two weeks. The savvy developers, especially Boroda, over at MobileRead and The eBook have successfully managed to unlock the Sony PRS-T2 and […]
It Doesn’t Look Like the Sony PRS-T2 Will Get Hacked Anytime Soon
One of the reasons the Sony PRS-T1 was so popular was the fact that the underlying Android operating system could be hacked to run Android applications to bring a number of additional features to the Reader. It could install several different ereading apps, alternate homescreens for a different look and feel, support for additional languages, […]
Review: Sony Reader PRS-T2 – The T1 Reborn
Here’s the link to my Sony Reader PRS-T2 Review. It’s a couple of weeks late but that just gave me some extra time to test it out. The review includes a 15 minute video walkthrough, some pictures that turned out with a hint of light blue, and some outsourcing to some earlier PRS-T1 reviews since […]
Tip: Sony Reader PRS-T1 Covers Fit the New PRS-T2
This is a quick note to mention the fact that covers and cases for the Sony Reader PRS-T1 do indeed fit Sony’s new reader, the PRS-T2. In fact the two ereaders are pretty much the exact same shape and size. Even the official Sony covers for the PRS-T1, including the one with a built-in reading […]
Early Review and Photo Gallery of a Red Sony Reader PRS-T2
A French website called Ebouquin.fr has post an early review (translated version) of the new Sony Reader PRS-T2, complete with a bunch of pictures (see gallery below). A couple of things jump out. First, it looks like the black PRS-T2 is the only one with a matte finish. The red one looks quite shiny in […]
Sony Reader PRS-T2 Now Available From Sony for $129
Sony officially announced their latest ebook reader today, the Sony Reader PRS-T2, and it’s now available for order from Sony.com for $129 in three colors, red, black, and white. It’s also available from Sony Canada for $139. I’d suggest waiting a couple of weeks to buy, however, since it is likely to go on sale […]