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What distinguishes the upcoming Sony model from others already in the
market?
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Jim Tobias
Inclusive Technologies
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mary Miller [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 7:32 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> 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?
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> 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.
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> STORAGE: About 80 electronic books. The device can
> accommodate a memory stick and Secure Digital (SD) card slot
> to add even more content.
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> 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)
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> 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.
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> 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
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> (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
>
> Alan Cantor
> Cantor Access Inc.
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> www.cantoraccess.com
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