Amazon’s new Kindle eBook reader may be fast capturing the minds (and wallets) of millions of consumers, but it looks like Sony are set to remind folks that they were here first.
Sony Reader PRS-350 and PRS-650
The SonyInsider site is reporting that their “most trusted source” has unearthed news of two new touchscreen Sony Reader devices which are getting wiped down for a launch soon.
Smaller, lighter, cheaper
Looking to take on Amazon’s Kindle, the new PRS-350 and PRS-650 are said to be attractively priced, smaller and lighter than previous models with a rumoured super-slim width under 10mm.
There’ll be improved contrast and faster page turns, with the bigger PRS-650 packing a six inch screen, compared to the PRS-350’s five incher.
More capacity
Internal capacity is set to get a substantial increase, with the new models improving on the 512MB seen on Sony’s current models and offering 2GB of internal storage.
The PRS-650 looks to be touting Wi-Fi (and possibly free 3G), while the cheaper PRS-350 will be bereft of wireless connectivity options.
Interface improved
The Sony Reader interface is said to have got a bit of spit’n’polish, with an improved a new home interface making the user experience more pleasurable and note-taking features have also been bolted on.
The USB 2.0 devices will come with support for Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word, BBeB Book, ePub/ACS4 and Adobe Digital Edition, with battery life around two weeks.
There’s no official confirmation, pricing or release date details yet.
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