Sony was one of the first companies involved in the e-reader space. The Sony Librie came out in 2004 and used E Ink technology. Since then, the company released over ten different models in the ensuing years and bowed out of the commercial space in 2014 and migrated all of their customers to Kobo. Sony then started to exclusively target the business market with large screen … [Read more...] about Should Sony start making e-readers again?
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The Sony Reader Store is a New Priority in Japan
Sony has been heavily invested in e-readers and eBooks since 2007 and was one of the first companies actively developing products in this space. During the last few years Amazon, Apple, Barnes and Noble, and Kobo have all been out pricing Sony on eBooks and e-reader prices have fallen dramatically, due to cutthroat competition. This has resulted in Sony abandoning their Reader … [Read more...] about The Sony Reader Store is a New Priority in Japan
Sony Reader Store to Close in the UK, Germany, Austria, and Australia June 16th
Sony is officially getting out of the eBook selling business and has just announced the closure of their UK, Germany, Austria, and Australia Reader Stores. The stores will shut down for good on June 16th 2014 and all books will be transitioned over to Kobo. Last month Sony officially shuttered their North American Reader Store and transitioned all of their customers to Kobo. … [Read more...] about Sony Reader Store to Close in the UK, Germany, Austria, and Australia June 16th
Sony Sends First Email to Customers about Kobo
The Sony Reader Store will be closing operations March 20th in the USA and Canada. Kobo will be taking over the existing customer base and support the exporting of purchased books from Sony to the Kobo platform. Last week, Sony sent out an email to anyone who has purchased an eBook from them to prepare them for the coming move. "Dear Reader Store customer: As a follow-up … [Read more...] about Sony Sends First Email to Customers about Kobo
Sony eBooks Will Still be Able to be Read on Sony e-Readers When Reader Store Closes
Sony announced a few weeks ago that they were closing the Reader Store and customers books were being transferred to Kobo. With a bombshell announcement like this, it was inevitable that many questions and concerns would arise. Sony has addressed a few of this issues to Good e-Reader, that should put people at ease. Within the next few weeks there will be an automated email … [Read more...] about Sony eBooks Will Still be Able to be Read on Sony e-Readers When Reader Store Closes
Commentary – If I was in Charge of the Sony e-Reader or Reader Store
Sony has been selling e-readers since 2006 and only saw 300,000 units being sold until 2008. Everything changed when Amazon got into the eBook and e-reader market and the industry took notice. This increased the visibility of the Sony brand and they sold 800,000 units in 2010, just before the market peaked in 2011. Sony has seen diminished sales since their peak and they … [Read more...] about Commentary – If I was in Charge of the Sony e-Reader or Reader Store
What the Sony and Kobo eBook Deal Means for Readers
Sony and Kobo signed a landmark agreement today that affects readers in the USA and Canada. Sony has announced that starting this March, any eBooks customers have purchased from the Reader Store, will be transferred to Kobo. Also under the terms of the deal, select smartphones and their entire line of tablets will also see the elimination of the Sony branded store and instead … [Read more...] about What the Sony and Kobo eBook Deal Means for Readers
Sony Reader Store Unveils Emotion Match Ups and Pre-orders
The Sony Reader Store has unveiled two new features today that are sure to impress people who shop there. The company has finally unveiled their new pre-order system, that allows readers to buy books in advance. They also released a new eBook discovery tool called Emotion Match Ups. The Emotion Match-Ups Discover Tool prompts readers to choose from a list of thirty emotions … [Read more...] about Sony Reader Store Unveils Emotion Match Ups and Pre-orders
Sony Reader Store Now Available in Australia
Sony has just unveiled its new Australian Reader Store that seeks to capitalize on a growing ebook market. The company intends on swaying people over to its ecosystem by offering a different free ebook every day. Sony is also showcasing hundreds of books written by local writers. Expanding into foreign markets as been a priority with Sony, with the UK and European relaunches … [Read more...] about Sony Reader Store Now Available in Australia