Sony’s new e-readers lighter and cheaper

SAN FRANCISCO



SONY has slimmed down its electronic readers and given them touchscreen controls. The three new versions of its “Reader” line also feature an improved screen with better clarity, the manufacturer said on Wednesday.

It expected to sell more of its lower-cost pocket version last holiday season, but sales of its higher-priced touchscreen version outsold the cheaper one. Prices for the new versions are lower than those of their predecessors when first launched.

The new pocket-version Reader with a 5-inch screen (above) retails for about US$179 (S$241). A larger 6-inch version costs US$229.

Sony is also offering a US$299.99 “Daily Edition”, which, like the Kindle, is wireless. It has 3G connectivity and a larger 7-inch screen.

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Sony PRS-505 Portable Digital e-Reader System (Silver)

Sony Digital Reader Pocket Edition - Dark Blue (PRS300BC)


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