Sony adds touch screen to updated suite of e-readers
Sony Corp. is revamping its electronic reader line in order to help guide sales for the holiday season. Sony said Wednesday that the three new versions of its "Reader" line also feature an improved screen with better clarity. According to analysts, Sony has struggled to keep up with Amazon.com Inc.'s Kindle e-reader. Steve Haber, president of Sony's digital reading unit, told Reuters in an interview that the touchscreen was one of the top requests made by consumers, who are willing to pay more for extra functionality. "Lowering prices to get cheaper and cheaper -- that's not our direction," Haber said during the interview. "Our plan is not to race to the bottom."He said that Sony expected to sell more of its low-cost e-reader versions last holiday season, but sales of its higher-priced touchscreen version outsold the cheaper. "People stepped up and spent another $100 to buy touch," he said.Sony dropped the price of its last generation of Readers in July. The new versio
Sony adds touch screen to updated suite of e-readers
On September 1, Sony revealed three revamped models in its range of e-reading devices. Two of the three new devices, which all feature touch screens, will be available internationally.
Wed 1 Sep 10 from The Independent
Touch screen, price hike to cheapest Sony e-reader
(AP) -- Lately, the electronic-reader market has been a race to the bottom, with major players such as Amazon.com Inc. and Barnes & Noble Inc. tussling over which can offer consumers the best, ...
Wed 1 Sep 10 from PhysOrg
Touch screen, price hike to cheapest Sony e-reader, Wed 1 Sep 10 from AP
Sony offers new generation of lighter e-readers
Sony, hoping to spur sales ahead of the holiday shopping season, has slimmed down its electronic readers and also given them touchscreen control.
Wed 1 Sep 10 from The Independent
Sony unveils revamped e-readers
Like the new Kindles, the latest Sony Readers are lighter, smaller, and offer sharper print contrast than did previous models.
Wed 1 Sep 10 from USA today
To Compete With Kindle, Sony Shrinks the E-Reader
Hoping to spur sales ahead of the holiday shopping season, Sony has slimmed down its electronic readers and also given them touchscreen control.
Wed 1 Sep 10 from FOXNews
Sony refreshes e-reader offering with touch-screen model
After it has loomed in the background for months and months without even trying to make a splash, Sony has finally brought something new to the table in the e-reader market. read more
Wed 1 Sep 10 from TG Daily
Sony Revamping E-Reader Line For Holiday Season
Sony Corp. is revamping its electronic reader line in order to help guide sales for the holiday season. Sony said Wednesday that the three new versions of its "Reader" line also feature ...
Wed 1 Sep 10 from RedOrbit
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