Capturing The Essence Of Book With The Sony Reader
34290
Science and Technology
Jun 26, 2007
jasonjcox
Capturing The Essence Of Book With The Sony Reader
The Sony Reader is an innovative way to experience books and reading in general. The Sony Reader uses elink technology to power the Readers impressive display. Unlike previous displays that used CRT or LCD technology elink creates a display that is as clear as words on tangible paper. The technology uses microcapsules that appear as black and white, unlike previous displays, which used glowing cells. The Reader boasts four levels of grey scale. Elink technology is high resolution at 170 pixels per inch and allows the screen to be 100 percent visible in direct sunlight. The display can also be viewed at a 180-degree angle due to its high contrast qualities. The display is a remarkable six inches. Another benefit is that the Sony Reader has no backlight making it easier on the eyes for reading at length. Furthermore each page is displayed as a static image with no flicker to add strain to the eye. The Sony Reader can be taken just about anywhere because it is lightweight and compact. It weighs a mere nine ounces and measures 6.9 inches by 5.8 inches and is a tiny 1/2 inch thick. The Reader has a rechargeable battery that can be fully charged in four hours and will hold a charge for the equivalent of 7,500 page turns. Sony uses state of the art technology to allow consumers to download electronic books to their personal computers and then transfer them to their Sony Readers. The Sony Reader will give customers access to over a thousand book titles using Connect Ebookstore database. Connect will also allow readers to browse titles and manage downloads. Any book purchased using Connect can be read up to six devices, one of which being the personal computer. Sony says that once purchased the books will be available at anytime, they do not expire. In addition, Sony allows consumers to register five additional people to their account to share the reading experience. However, data cannot be transferred from one personal computer to another. This electronic book reading experience is getting huge support from major publishers. Publishers including Random House, HarperCollins Publishers, Penguin-Putnam, Simon & Schuster and Time Warner Book Group are excited about the Sony Reader. The Sony Reader has an internal memory of 64 megabytes, but also has the option for an external memory card. This feature allows readers to have access to many documents at the same time. In addition, the Sony Reader displays more than just traditional books. It can also be used to display JPEGS, personal documents, Adobe PDFs and news feeds. The reader also plays audio files such as MP3s. And besides text comics and graphic novels will be available. However, currently the Sony Reader does not have a keypad or any other means to make notes on the text that is being read. At present there are no plans in the works at Sony to add this feature. The Sony Reader retails for $349 and includes an AC charger, USB cable, a user guide, CD-ROM, and a trendy soft black case. Additional accessories are available to purchase to compliment the Sony Reader. A cradle for the Reader is also available for purchase for $49.95. Portable Reader covers can be bought for $39.95. Currently Borders bookstore has exclusive right to sell the Sony Reader, and as of September 2006 the device was available to order. Borders bookstore will maintain its rights to sell the Reader for an undisclosed amount of time. Orders can also be placed online at the Sony website. Sony has announced plans to continue research and development to enhance the Reader in the near future.
For several years now, Jason has been reviewing hundreds of online products and services. Many consider his reviews to be very insightful and reliable. Visit his website MyConsoles.com
send email to jasonjcox
Write a Review
Add to My Favorite
Refer it to Friend
Report Article
Other links owned by this user
The best way to approach a weight loss regime is to understand that your motivation will sometimes wane, but that simply working through these difficult periods can result in great results. In other words, you should expect to fail sometimes. It is part o
Category:
Read about the five new methods of Internet marketing that people are using to drive customers to their website. The basic concept that content is king along with correct keyword usage is the way to go.
Category:
One of the issues with digital cameras is the issue of power. Digital cameras require a lot of battery power, especially when using the LCD screen on the back of the camera.
Category:
If you have decided to look for a marketing company for your website, you will need to know a few things on how to go about choosing one.
Category:
From the relentless power of full sun over water to the beam from a single candle, it is light photographers play with, light in its many moods and manifestations that we capture on film.
Category:
When you are taking portraits, there are a lot of aspects to take into consideration. Its essential to make sure that your subjects are at ease and relaxed in order for you to get the perfect picture.
Category:
With the ease of making a long-distance telephone call you can be connected anywhere worldwide or to multiple locations around the globe. Videoconferencing cuts back on travel costs. The question should not be, is video conferencing for me. Rather, invest
Category:
When spending a lot of money on pleasure components like an iPod, life gets a huge kink in it when iPod breaks down. Everyone knows the convenience of the iPod makes listening to music easy when doing practically anything.
Category:
One of the most convenient modern technologies is most likely the portable computer. Business travelers use them all the time. There are many of them to choose from, including Sony Ultra-Portable Notebooks.
Category:
The top five businesses that benefit from videoconferencing include architecture firms, educational institutions (both primary, secondary, continuing education and distance education), the medical fields (including pharmaceutical companies), any and all b
Category:
The Sony Corporation, a global powerhouse in the entertainment electronics industry, has become a household name when it comes to television.
Category:
The best way to become better at flash photography is to analyze your photos and try to figure out what you could have done differently in order to create a better flash-filled exposure.
Category:
Despite its popularity and its once record profit returns, pay per click advertising has lost something in returns. It is still, however, one of the best, fastest, and most effective methods of advertising on the web. According to Googles record profit po
Category:
Podcasting is the sharing of audio or video files. For example, radio programs or music videos broadcasting over the Internet using specific web feed formats such as RSS or Atom syndication. This has become one of the new hottest trends to hit the Interne
Category:
Weight loss is, more than anything else in our society, a huge numbers game. You have to lose this many pounds in this many weeks. Your waist has to be this many inches.
Category:
At any given time the kind of videoconferencing equipment that is needed and how it is arranged about a room depends on the individual who is making use of the equipment (and his/her skill level) and the context in which the videoconferencing system is to
Category:
Todays technology buzz is constantly sweeping in new trends for every consumer needs. It is impossible to keep up with the latest versions on the market. Consumers wonder which player is unique and offers the superior utility for their dollar.
Category:
The question many people want the answer to is whether or not this supplement for weight loss is effective.
Category:
Offering an engagement ring to the one you love as a formal agreement to marriage has been around for a long time. In the Western culture, antique diamond engagement rings are the most common engagement rings that are used to impress the one they want to
Category:
Very few people have a completely steady hand when they hold their camera. Movement is natural, and shaking while taking a picture can be awful for the outcome and what you are left with. Camera movement is the most common cause of blurry pictures. How ca
Category:
Other links at Science and Technology
TiVo and Windows Media Center each offer great ways to control how you watch television.
Category:
While confusing them is easy to do, the two are different indeed. Even if you have some experience with computers, confusing them is very easy to do.
Category:
Get to know the basics of digital camera. Also learn about which features might be helpful in making the right choice of this popular gadget.
Category:
Almost every electronic device has a case. From cell phones to digital cameras to portable gaming systems, cases not only protect these gadgets, they ensure that every component stays together.
Category:
Explores the new science of epigenetics and how behaviors can change the information from DNA to help you to be healthy.
Category:
Site Sponsor
Directory Statistics
Articles: 68285
Categories: 501
Yahoo Entertainment
