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Does Sony Have a Big Announcement Brewing For Aug. 25?

GeekSugar — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:44:02 -0700

On Tuesday, Aug. 25, Sony is having a big press conference with the company's Reader team in NYC, which makes us think something special is going to be unveiled.

Maybe its next latest and greatest eBook reader, which is a step up from the PRS-505 Digital Book? Any guesses as to what the company may be announcing? Or anything you hope it'll be adding to its product list?

Summer eReading: Hotels Add Kindles, Sony Readers to Perks

GeekSugar — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:30:00 -0700

Who's not a fan of the geeked-out hotel?

Of course, there are still a handful of tech-unfriendly hotels, but these hotels are not anywhere near that list: the Epic Hotel in Miami and the Gansevoort Hotels in New York City, Miami, and Turks & Caicos are offering their guests free use of Sony Readers and eBooks.

NYC's Algonquin Hotel has already been giving its hotel guests access to Kindles - and did I mention that at the Epic Hotel, you get poolside Sony Reader access? Yowza.

This would be great if you forgot your travel reading, or even if you just wanted to give an eBook reader a shot while you're on vacay. Do you think this is something you would end up taking advantage of during your hotel stay?

Image Courtesy of Epic Hotel

Daily Tech: Sony Makes the E-book Reader Open

GeekSugar — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:00:35 -0700

The Sony Reader will be getting an update that allows users to purchase content from third-party eBook stores, something the Kindle doesn't even have yet. - Engadget
Apple is supposedly coming out with a red iPhone 3G for the holiday season, and it will be sold as part of the (PRODUCT) RED campaign. - TechCrunch
Creative has spruced up their Zen players by offering a new design called the Mozaic. The Mozaic is available in black, silver, and pink and in 2, 4, or 8GB sizes. - Gizmodo
Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, and film director Neil Young doesn't seem to have very many nice things to say about the iPod. - CrunchGear
Worried about losing your cell phone and all the data in it? There's now some software called Cellphone Hero that will protect, recover, and replace your phone from theft or loss, for $20 a year. - Yahoo! Tech
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Sony Reader Bundles Up For Valentine's Day

GeekSugar — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:07:05 -0800

The closer we get to Feb. 14, more and more pink and red electronics are coming out of the woodwork! From cell phones and PDAs to mp3 players, gadgets have definitely been getting into the V-Day spirit. Adding to its arsenal of themed products, Sony unveiled a limited-edition Reader bundle just in time for the day devoted to all things love and romance. Coming fully stocked with 14 Harlequin novels and an ultraglam "Cross your Heart" pink protective skin, you can read through the pains and pleasure of romance all from a slim and portable 6" screen. And if you don't want to be reminded of the holiday of love all year round (or if pink just doesn't go with your bag), you can remove the skin to reveal the chic dark blue reader in its natural state.

At $300, I think it's a pretty sweet deal, considering you can store up to 160 average sized e-books on its memory board. I'll start dropping my hints now!

Maker Faire: Sony Reader

GeekSugar — Mon, 28 May 2007 08:00:38 -0700

I've been intrigued by the Sony Reader for ages, but hadn't actually tried one out until I visited the Sony booth at Maker Faire.

I was pleased to learn the Sony Reader is just as big, if not bigger than your average paperback, which means your eyes won't have to strain to look at the screen. I was also pleased to see how thin the reader is, and while I love the feeling of a nice paperback by the pool, I think I'd invest in a Reader to use when I am traveling.

The device uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (it apparently lasts for up to 7,500 "page turns"), and it recharges in about 4 hours when using AC wall charger or 6 hours with USB charging from powered computer. (Anyone besides me think that is a long charge time?) It costs $350.

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Vintage Geek: Books

GeekSugar — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 07:00:37 -0800

That's right folks, before there were electronic calculators, typewriters, computers, or even the Sony Reader PRS-500, people read from actual books. I know there are a handful of us out there that help keep the mom and pop bookstores and local libraries busy, but it is important to remember what your life might be like without technology. This video makes fun of modern newbie computer users by illustrating how silly some of our questions are by creating a similar problem 500 years ago.

It's from a show called "Øystein & Meg," produced by the Norwegian Broadcasting television channel in 2001. The spoken language is Norwegian, the subs in Danish. It's written by Knut Nærum and performed by Øystein Bache and Rune Gokstad. Genius I tell you, genius.

Hide your horrible taste in books with a Sony Reader

GeekSugar — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 13:21:46 -0800

Just when I thought I was going to have to spend the rest of my life awkwardly covering bookjackets so as not to expose my penchant for smutty chick lit, I found the ultimate aide to travel reading (and reputation keeping) - the Sony Reader PRS-500. It’s smaller and weighs less than most paperbacks, and can hold a month’s worth of romance novels. You can download books from eBookstores and easily transfer the files from your computer to the Reader or upload your Word docs for easy access to your work files. Get ready to read and roll.
Buy it here for $350.

Check Out Sony's 60th Anniversary Harlequin eBook Reader

GeekSugar — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 07:00:58 -0800

Last year for Valentine's Day, Sony showed off a limited-edition pink eReader that came loaded with 14 Harlequin novels.

Well this year, they are offering the Digital Book (PRS-505) in not just red, but Sangria Red. This Limited Edition 60th Anniversary Harlequin reader is coming stocked with 16 Anniversary Harlequin eBook titles and a free copy of Secret Fantasy by Carly Phillips. It'll also feature an embossed cover.

Expect to see this reader on the Sony Style website later this month for around $300.

Daily Tech: Sony Unveils Its New Reader Daily Edition Device

GeekSugar — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:02:53 -0700

Sony has just announced its latest eReader, which features 3G connectivity, no monthly fees, and 2GB of on-board memory - Engadget
Leica will soon be opening its very first retail store in West Palm Beach, FL - CrunchGear
You can now check out the traffic conditions on nonhighway roads by using Google Maps - TechCrunch
Nokia's 5230 smartphone will only cost around $200 and it comes with GPS, 3G, and a 3.2-inch touchscreen - Gizmodo
Yahoo Mail, Messenger, and Search have all received a series of upgrades - Silicon Alley Insider
The new mini tripod by Gorillapod gets taken for a test drive - Wired

Daily Tech: eReaders to Watch Out For This Holiday Season

GeekSugar — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:33:17 -0700

Many people will be lining up for eReaders this holiday season, and they won't be picking up a Kindle - The Silicon Alley Insider
Nokia is debuting its limited-edition N97 mini, which will be going on sale in Asia starting Oct. 29 - Gizmodo
Here are 10 helpful tidbits for dealing with family on Facebook - Switched
Parents with iPhones should definitely check out these 20 free useful applications - Mashable
The Basso Floor Mat by Arvin Abadilla can be transformed into the perfect mini desk for your laptop - Unplggd
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