Sony has been making e-readers since 2004 and was the first mainstream company to use e-ink technology. They pioneered many innovations such as a touchscreen and built in light. This prompted many competitors to jump into the field, such as Amazon, B&N and Kobo. Sony has found that their consumer efforts might be drawing to a close, as reps have confirmed that the company … [Read more...] about Has Sony Discontinued Consumer e-Readers?
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Sony PRS-T2 Drop Test
Sony is known for their high build quality when it comes to consumer electronics. Their e-readers have been wildly successful and despite the fact they closed the Reader Store, many people are still using them on a daily basis. Exactly how durable is the PRS product line when it comes to daily life? Today, we find out! The Sony PRS-T2 is very similar to the T1 and T3. This … [Read more...] about Sony PRS-T2 Drop Test
Sony PRS-T3 e-Reader is now Discontinued
Sony Canada has confirmed with Good e-Reader that the Sony PRS-T3 is officially discontinued. It will no longer be available in retail settings once current stocks have depleted. Not only is it no longer available in Canada, but Sony Europe also confirmed its discontinued. The PRS-T3 was one of the best e-readers Sony ever produced. It was durable, had great resolution and … [Read more...] about Sony PRS-T3 e-Reader is now Discontinued
Win a Sony PRS-350 with Good e-Reader
Welcome back to another Good e-Reader exclusive contest. Today we are giving away an e-reader we just found in our review labs, the Sony PRS-350. The Sony PRS-350 and 650 were the most popular Sony e-readers the company ever produced. When they were first released on August 2010, they couldn't keep them in stock on the retail level, due to ravenous demand. I really liked … [Read more...] about Win a Sony PRS-350 with Good e-Reader
How to Install the Kobo Bookstore on the Sony PRS e-Reader
Sony has shuttered their online bookstore in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom and the US. This means if you have a Sony PRS-1, T2 or T3 e-reader you will no longer be able to buy eBooks. Users have been transitioned to the Kobo bookstore, but how do access it? Today, we show you how to search for the new firmware update, install it and access Kobo. If you have not turned … [Read more...] about How to Install the Kobo Bookstore on the Sony PRS e-Reader
The Evolution of the Sony e-Reader – in Pictures
Sony opened up their first eBookstore in 2004 and was selling e-Readers before Amazon released their first generation Kindle. In early 2014 Sony got out of the eBook business and closed up shop in North America, United Kingdom, Europe and Australia. They encouraged all of their customers to switch to Kobo, as an avenue to continue purchasing content. There is a long storied … [Read more...] about The Evolution of the Sony e-Reader – in Pictures
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 Issues New Firmware Update for PRS-T1, PRS-T2 and PRS-T3
Sony has abandoned the North American market and has successfully transitioned the majority of their customers to Kobo. Today, Sony has issued a new firmware update for their PRS line of ereaders that remove the Sony Reader Store. They also have eliminated the ability to sync bookmarks and book sharing options. When customers install the new update they have no ability to … [Read more...] about Sony Issues New Firmware Update for PRS-T1, PRS-T2 and PRS-T3
Sony Sends Out Email about Transferring eBooks to Kobo
Sony has sent out the first batch of emails that instruct customers on transferring their library of purchased content to Kobo. The process is relatively simple, you have to register for a Kobo account and click on the Getting Started Link. It will scan your library and begin uploading your books to the Kobo account. The only books that will not transfer are books that Kobo … [Read more...] about Sony Sends Out Email about Transferring eBooks to Kobo
Sony Announces 13.3 Inch e-Reader to Launch in the USA this May
The Sony 13.3 inch e-reader is coming to the United States this May, which falls inline with information we were told in November. The company intends on rebranding the device as the Sony Digital Paper. It will only be sold through Worldoc, a U.S.-based company specializing in document management for legal professionals. The cost? A staggering $1,100. The Sony Digital Paper … [Read more...] about Sony Announces 13.3 Inch e-Reader to Launch in the USA this May
Sony Says No To Android Wear
Sony has stated it will continue using its own proprietary software to power its smartwatch lineup. They don't seem to care about Google launching Android Wear, the platform designed specifically for use in smartwatch devices. The Japanese conglomerate had earlier stated it is channelling their resources heavily towards mobile devices, such as phones and tablets. The above … [Read more...] about Sony Says No To Android Wear
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