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>> Brian Tong here at CES 2010 with this Sony Reader Daily Edition, and what makes this guy unique is its 3G wireless connection built into the device. This is the only reader that has access to the Reader Store, where you can download newspapers and books, and it has a seven-inch touchscreen panel. So what really makes it unique is you can swipe your finger to change pages, and also within newspapers, you can navigate directly through articles or through different sections, what makes it really slick and unique compared to other products. Some other features that you have on here is first of all, its stylus up top here, and this really allows you to take notes directly on pages of articles or books that you're reading and then jump back to them later. You'll also find there's a slot on the side that supports Sony's memory stick format and the mini-SD format, so you can add on additional compact, and get more storage, or also pop in, like, MP3 songs that are on those mini cards. Now, this device is selling currently and is available now for $399.00, and you can check it out, a nice form factor, a little longer than most of the other readers, but I like it, and it feels really good. So there you have it, the Sony Reader Daily Edition. ^M00:01:03 [ Music ]
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The good: First Sony Reader with wireless 3G service; larger 7.1-inch touch screen displays significantly more lines of text; with the addition of an optional memory card (SD or Memory Stick Pro), it's capable of storing thousands of electronic books; six adjustable font sizes; decent battery life; displays Word and PDF files (and zooms in on them), shows most image files, and plays MP3 and AAC audio; Sony's eBook Library software is now both Windows- and Mac-compatible; most bestsellers cost $9.99 (just like from Amazon); EPUB file compatibility lets you access thousands of free classic Google Books and loaner files from many local libraries; built-in dictionary now included; charger and protective case included.
The bad: Expensive; screen is still glare-prone and the contrast isn't as good as other non-touch-screen e-readers; battery isn't user-replaceable; can't "cloud-push" files from Sony's online store (using your desktop) to the device as you can with the Kindle; limited selection of periodicals compared with Kindle.
The bottom line: Though there's a lot to like about the Daily Edition, the dazzle of Sony's first e-reader to integrate cellular wireless connectivity is diminished by its lackluster screen and high price tag.
Sony Reader Daily Edition PRS-900BC Specs
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: PRS-900BC
Sony Reader Daily Edition PRS-900BC Prices
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