Sony has been all about the e-reader lately, announcing the Digital Reader Pocket Edition and Touch Edition earlier this month, then foll
More Choice:
Simply put, Sony will be selling three current-generation e-readers, and Amazon sells only two. More isn’t necessarily better, but each reader offers a distinct improvement over the last, allowing buyers to save money by abandoning features they don’t need.
Touch:
Old-schoolers lament how e-readers lack the tactile pleasure of a print book, but touch screens are as good a consolation as it get
It’s Cheaper:
For $300, it’s a toss-up between the Kindle’s 3G connectivity and the Touch Editi
Open Format:
Sony has apparently learned from the ATRAC days that open file formats are more preferable than proprietary ones. By supporting the ePub format, Sony’s essentially guaranteeing that your digital library will always have a home. Stick with Kindle’s proprietary format, and you’re forever a slave to Amazon’s device.
Cool Features:
Remember libraries? If you buy a Sony e-reader, you won’t have to give them up thanks to the company’s partnership with OverDrive — an e-book provide