What distinguishes the upcoming Sony model from others already in the
market?

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Jim Tobias
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mary Miller [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
> Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 7:32 AM
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> Subject: Re: New Sony E-book
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> Alan,
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> I checked their web site, but couldn't find any pricing. Do 
> you have any idea what it will cost?
> 
> Mollie Miller, Adaptive Technology Coordinator Kent State 
> University Student Disability Services Kent, Ohio  44242
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> This spring, Sony will be launching the "Sony Reader." I have 
> not seen it yet, but if the promo materials are to be 
> believed, this device has tremendous potential for people who 
> have difficulties handling paper, who have certain forms of 
> low-vision, and certain learning disabilities.
> 
> STORAGE: About 80 electronic books. The device can 
> accommodate a memory stick and Secure Digital (SD) card slot 
> to add even more content.
> 
> DISPLAY: About six inches diagonally. Its high-resolution 
> font looks like real ink on white paper, with no flicker. The 
> promotional materials state that the screen is legible in sunlight.
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> SIZE: 6.9" by 4.9" by 0.5" (about the size of a paperback novel)
> 
> WEIGHT: Less than 9 ounces.
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> OTHER FEATURES: Flip pages by pushing a button. Text can be 
> magnified to 200%. Electronic bookmark. The device also 
> displays Adobe PDF, black-and-white JPEG, and Web content 
> such as blogs or news feeds.
> 
> POWER: Rechargeable battery lasts up to 7500 page turns. 
> Recharges in about four hours via AC adapter.
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> www.sony.com/reader
> 
> (Wouldn't it be great if Sony ships this new product with 
> features such as reverse-video, user-defined styles, speech 
> output, and search functions?)
> 
> Alan
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> Alan Cantor
> Cantor Access Inc.
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