Editor’s Note: This post is a guest post from a reader about limitations with the dictionary and word log features of the new Sony Readers. I’ve haven’t used the Word Log feature much myself, but since the new Sony Readers come with 10 translation dictionaries, I can see how many people would, especially when studying […]
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The Best Wireless eReader for Newspaper Subscriptions
I decided to do a test between the Kindle 3, Kobo WiFi, and Sony Daily Edition to compare which offered the best newspaper reading experience. I subscribed to the New York Times on all three devices and here’s the results.
Daily Edition Replacement Program: Best Buy Sold Demo Units?
Remember a couple of weeks ago when I posted about the Sony Daily Edition showing up at Best Buy well ahead of the released date? The website was showing it as backordered but if you clicked on the “check stores” link several stores across the country were showing it as in-stock—a lot of people went […]
Trade an Old eReader for $75 Credit on a New Sony Reader
There’s a post at MobileRead that points out an interesting promotion Sony US is offering all the way up until January 1st, 2011. You can trade-in any brand of ereader for a credit on the purchase of any of the three new Sony Readers. Here’s the link to the form that determines the value of […]
Sony Daily Edition PDF Review and Video (PRS-950)
There’s been a lot of people wanting to know how well the new Sony Daily Edition handles various types of PDF files. Well, here it is. I just finished up the PRS-950 PDF review, so take a look. I think you will be surprised by the results. There are 8 giant pictures, an 8 minute […]
PRS 950 Daily Edition Review with Video
This is a quick note to mention that the review and video review for the new Daily Edition is now finished and can be found on the dedicated Sony PRS-950 Review page. The review does not cover how the PRS-950 handles PDF files; I will be posting a separate PRS-950 PDF review and video within […]
PRS-950 Now For Sale at Best Buy; PRS-950 First Impressions
While Best Buy still lists the Sony PRS-950 as backordered on their website, and Sony Style.com still shows the release date as November 14th, some Best Buy stores are now carrying the PRS-950. To see if the stores in your area have them, hit the link above and select the “check stores” link over at […]
Free eBooks aPlenty – ePub and Kindle
Here’s a list of free ebooks from Amazon and Sony. Amazon’s free ebooks can be read on a Kindle or Kindle app, and Sony’s can be read on any Adobe ePub supporting device or software—the ebooks just have to be downloaded using Sony’s free desktop software. Most of these free ebooks will expire soon. Keep […]