Sony Reader UK preorder opens tomorrow

igorsk · 07-23-2008, 07:07 AM

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Sony has announced that its Reader - a portable device designed to store and display electronic books - will be available to pre-order from tomorrow. Devices will be fully available from September.

Customers will be able to pre-order their Sony Reader from www.sonystyle.co.uk or bookstore Waterstones from tomorrow.

Pricing for the device had yet to be confirmed when the announced of the UK launch of the device was made today.

Sources: 1, 2.

Edit: Sony's PR. Apparently you can reserve yours via phone.

Related: Waterstone's UK to sell Sony Reader this autumn

JSWolf · 07-23-2008, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by simond

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/blogs/ind...2060&blogid=18

They also make a mention of downloading books directly in addition to USB...

PCAdvisor has a picture of a 500 not a 505. Please ignore the photo. It will be the 505 and not the 500 being sold in the UK.

simond · 07-23-2008, 08:49 AM

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Waterstones customers will be able to download e-books directly on to their Sony Reader device

and

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Customers who prefer to use their PC or laptop to download e-book titles will be able to copy them to the Reader via a USB connection

Wonder if it's a new model

JSWolf · 07-23-2008, 08:51 AM

When you plug the 505 to the USB port, it is seen as a mass storage device. So you can have the eBooks downloaded directly to the 505 as though it was just another disk drive hooked to the computer.

TadW · 07-23-2008, 08:52 AM

Something more from the UK Faq:

3. When will Reader be available to buy?
Sony Reader will be available to buy in the UK from the Sony Style online store; Waterstones.com; over 200 High Street Waterstone’s stores and other selected electronic retailers from early September 2008, but you can reserve your own Reader now.

4. Can I pre-order a Reader?
Yes, you can reserve your own Reader from the Sony Style online store. As soon as the stock comes in we’ll send you your Reader, along with a CD-ROM featuring 100 classic eBooks to help you start your collection and a £5 voucher off Reader accessories. The product can also be pre-ordered at waterstones.com

15. What type of memory cards can I use in Reader? What sizes of memory cards are supported?
Reader supports a Memory Stick Duo™ of up to 16 GB, that’s roughly around 13 000 typical books. It also supports SD memory cards . It is important to note that Reader does not accept the “full sized” type of memory sticks or adapters. [comment: I didn't even know 16 GB Memory Sticks exist. Who on earth would want to carry 16 GB worth of e-books around??? ]

simond · 07-23-2008, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

When you plug the 505 to the USB port, it is seen as a mass storage device. So you can have the eBooks downloaded directly to the 505 as though it was just another disk drive hooked to the computer.

Yep, see what you mean, to me it still read as over the air, but reading Sonys site it does specifically say the 505, oh well, perhaps if it's cheap enough I could upgrade my 500

Gravitas · 07-23-2008, 09:03 AM

woot, I'm so happy to finally have this confirmed...and I've had my PRS500 for close to 18 months now

Still, nice to finally be able to use a UK site to buy my books, I can stop swapping my waterstones vouchers for cash to fund my paypal transfers to the states to get gift codes

I wonder if the Waterstones ebook site will just be a rebadged sony connect site or if it's going to be completely new?

only a few weeks to find out

TadW · 07-23-2008, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Gravitas

I wonder if the Waterstones ebook site will just be a rebadged sony connect site or if it's going to be completely new?

only a few weeks to find out

I assume it's going to be something new. From the FAQ I posted above:

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7. Are there "new release" titles available on eBook? How good is the selection of eBooks available online?

Yes you can, Waterstone’s have a huge range of eBooks available online. Covering every genre there is something for everyone, including all the top titles, best sellers and new releases in business, fiction and non-fiction. In fact there’ll initially be around 25 000 top titles to choose from on Waterstones.com, which will be added to all the time.

8. How much will each eBook cost?

Much the same price as normal paperbacks, but don’t just take our word for it, take a look at the range of eBooks on offer on Waterstones.com/eBooks.

AndiR · 07-23-2008, 09:27 AM

So how do people go around "legalising" their US Ereaders?

Will this be possible!

Just a thought, AndiR

igorsk · 07-23-2008, 09:30 AM

My guess is you will need to download the UK version of the eBook Library software and authorise the Reader with it.

AndiR · 07-23-2008, 09:31 AM

Pretty much as predicted - From 4th September! :-)

TadW · 07-23-2008, 09:35 AM

In ePUB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

from here:

Waterstone's said that it was expecting that "tens of thousands" of e-books would be available by September, with publishers currently converting their titles into the .epub format, which can be used on the Sony Reader. The e-books will be available for purchase from waterstones.com.

Alexander Turcic · 07-23-2008, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TadW

In ePUB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

from here:

Waterstone's said that it was expecting that "tens of thousands" of e-books would be available by September, with publishers currently converting their titles into the .epub format, which can be used on the Sony Reader. The e-books will be available for purchase from waterstones.com.

So a new firmware for all of us soon?

igorsk · 07-23-2008, 10:06 AM

It might also be the case that publishers deliver epub files to Sony or Waterstones who then convert them to BBeB. The Sony's product page doesn't have a single mention of epub, but then again the BBeB/LRF is also not mentioned...

igorsk · 07-23-2008, 10:12 AM

Watersone's Reader page is up. They have some interesting "books by the same author"

Lighted Cover
Silicone Cover - Clear
Screen Protectors

07-23-2008, 08:51 AM	#4
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07-23-2008, 08:52 AM	#5
TadW Uebermensch Posts: 2,220 Karma: 5200 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Italy Device: Kindle	Something more from the UK Faq: 3. When will Reader be available to buy? Sony Reader will be available to buy in the UK from the Sony Style online store; Waterstones.com; over 200 High Street Waterstone’s stores and other selected electronic retailers from early September 2008, but you can reserve your own Reader now. 4. Can I pre-order a Reader? Yes, you can reserve your own Reader from the Sony Style online store. As soon as the stock comes in we’ll send you your Reader, along with a CD-ROM featuring 100 classic eBooks to help you start your collection and a £5 voucher off Reader accessories. The product can also be pre-ordered at waterstones.com 15. What type of memory cards can I use in Reader? What sizes of memory cards are supported? Reader supports a Memory Stick Duo™ of up to 16 GB, that’s roughly around 13 000 typical books. It also supports SD memory cards . It is important to note that Reader does not accept the “full sized” type of memory sticks or adapters. [comment: I didn't even know 16 GB Memory Sticks exist. Who on earth would want to carry 16 GB worth of e-books around??? ] __________________ "It doesn't matter how good or bad the product is, the fact is that people don't read anymore." - Apple's Steve Jobs, Jan 15, 2008

07-23-2008, 09:27 AM	#9
AndiR Rather interested Posts: 60 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cádiz, Spain Device: PRS 505 & Blackberry	US PRS-505 in the UK? So how do people go around "legalising" their US Ereaders? Will this be possible! Just a thought, AndiR

07-23-2008, 09:30 AM	#10
igorsk Wizard Posts: 1,565 Karma: 8617 Join Date: Sep 2006 Device: PRS-500, PRS-505, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	My guess is you will need to download the UK version of the eBook Library software and authorise the Reader with it. __________________ Yet another reverse engineering blog Like to chat? Join #mobileread

07-23-2008, 09:31 AM	#11
AndiR Rather interested Posts: 60 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cádiz, Spain Device: PRS 505 & Blackberry	199 pound from Waterstones Pretty much as predicted - From 4th September! :-) Last edited by AndiR; 07-23-2008 at 09:34 AM.

07-23-2008, 09:03 AM	#7
Gravitas Muppet Posts: 62 Karma: 107 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nottingham, England, UK Device: Zen Vision :M / Sony W800i / Sony Reader	woot, I'm so happy to finally have this confirmed...and I've had my PRS500 for close to 18 months now Still, nice to finally be able to use a UK site to buy my books, I can stop swapping my waterstones vouchers for cash to fund my paypal transfers to the states to get gift codes I wonder if the Waterstones ebook site will just be a rebadged sony connect site or if it's going to be completely new? only a few weeks to find out

07-23-2008, 09:35 AM	#12
TadW Uebermensch Posts: 2,220 Karma: 5200 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Italy Device: Kindle	In ePUB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! from here: Waterstone's said that it was expecting that "tens of thousands" of e-books would be available by September, with publishers currently converting their titles into the .epub format, which can be used on the Sony Reader. The e-books will be available for purchase from waterstones.com. __________________ "It doesn't matter how good or bad the product is, the fact is that people don't read anymore." - Apple's Steve Jobs, Jan 15, 2008

07-23-2008, 10:06 AM	#14
igorsk Wizard Posts: 1,565 Karma: 8617 Join Date: Sep 2006 Device: PRS-500, PRS-505, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	It might also be the case that publishers deliver epub files to Sony or Waterstones who then convert them to BBeB. The Sony's product page doesn't have a single mention of epub, but then again the BBeB/LRF is also not mentioned... __________________ Yet another reverse engineering blog Like to chat? Join #mobileread

07-23-2008, 10:12 AM	#15
igorsk Wizard Posts: 1,565 Karma: 8617 Join Date: Sep 2006 Device: PRS-500, PRS-505, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	Watersone's Reader page is up. They have some interesting "books by the same author" Lighted Cover Silicone Cover - Clear Screen Protectors __________________ Yet another reverse engineering blog Like to chat? Join #mobileread

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