Capturing the essence of the book with the Sony Reader
The Sony Reader is an innovative way to experience books and reading in general. The Sony Reader uses technology elink to power the screen readers impressive. Unlike previous shows that you use CRT or LCD elink technology creates a display that is as clear as words on paper tangible.
The technology uses micro-capsules that appear in black and white, unlike the previous sample, which uses glowing cells. The reader has four levels of grayscale. Elink technology is high-resolution at 170 pixels per inch and allows the screen is visible within 100 percent of direct sunlight. The display can also be viewed at an angle of 180 degrees because of their qualities of high contrast. The display is a remarkable six inches.
Another advantage is that the Sony Reader is backlit so it is easier on the eyes to read in depth. In addition, each page is displayed as a static image without flicker to add tension sight.
The Sony Reader can take anywhere because it is lightweight and compact. It weighs just nine ounces and measures 6.9 inches by 5.8 inches and is a small 1 / 2 inch thick. The reader has a rechargeable battery that can be fully recharged in four hours and will have a charge equivalent to 7,500 page turns.
Sony uses the state of technology to enable consumers to download electronic books in their personal computers and then transfer them to their readers Sony. The Sony Reader offers customers access to over a thousand titles using the Connect eBookstore database. Connect will also allow readers to browse titles and manage downloads.
Any book purchased with Connect you can read up to six devices, one of which is the personal computer. Sony says once purchased the books will be available at any time, no expiration date. In addition, Sony allows consumers to register additional five account to share your reading experience. However, the data can not be transferred from one PC to another.
This experience of reading electronic books is getting huge support from major publishers. Publishers including Random House, HarperCollins Publishers, Penguin Putnam, Simon & Schuster and Time Warner Book Group is excited with the Sony Reader.
The Sony Reader has an internal memory of 64 megabytes, but also has the option of an external memory card. This feature allows readers have access to many documents at once.
In addition, the Sony Reader shows more than just traditional books. You can also use to display JPEG files, personal documents, Adobe PDF and news. The reader will also play audio files such as MP3. And text comics and graphic novels available.
However, now the Sony Reader does not have a keyboard or other means to make notes on the text being read. Now there are no plans in the works for Sony to add this feature.
The Sony Reader sells for $ 349 and includes an AC charger, USB cable, instruction manual, CD-ROM, and a soft black case fashion. Additional accessories are available for purchase to complement the Sony Reader. A cradle for the reader is also available for purchase for $ 49.95. Portable Reader covers can be purchased for $ 39.95.
Borders bookstore currently has the exclusive right to sell the Sony Reader, and in September 2006, the device was on order. Borders bookstore maintain its rights to sell the reader an undetermined amount of time. Orders can also be placed in online at the website of Sony.
Sony has announced plans to continue research and development to facilitate the reader in the near future.
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