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What You Should Know About the Battle Between the Amazon Kindle and the Sony PRS-600

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What You Should Know About the Battle Between the Amazon Kindle and the Sony PRS-600

The Amazon Kindle has been the big boy on the block for a while now, but with the release of the Sony PRS-600 and its little brother, the Sony PRS-300, there may be a challenger coming to town. While the details are still a little sketchy, a few things have been confirmed. Most recently the device itself was confirmed by Sony. However, some leaked details gave a little bit more information about what they offer. And some of the things these new ebook readers claim to do may have Amazon sweating a little.

The first consideration that would get people more than a bit curious is the price. Released only in February, the Kindle 2 is now priced at 9. It is also only the 2nd latest version with the entry of the Kindle DX in May. The Sony PRS-600 is rumored to be available at the same price when it hits the stores. The pricing scheme is apparently designed to appeal to those who find the Kindle DX to pricey yet want a newer model than the Kindle 2. Sony has also made it known that new ebook releases will be sold at .99, the same price for which Kindle books are selling. Based on prices, the Sony is bent on offering as much value for money as the Kindle.

Leaked portions of the manual hint at what the new ebook readers may have to offer. One feature that stands out is the touch screen. Available on top end models like the ,000 FLEPia, the touch screen helps to clear up some more space that buttons would otherwise occupy. It also means the device can be even smaller and lighter. Even with a 6 inch screen, it would still only weigh about 10 ounces. And at just .4 inches thick, it is one of the most compact, yet advanced, readers that you will be able to find.

Another rumored feature that has made the Sony Reader more anticipated is the possibility that it has a flexible screen. Although nothing has been confirmed by Sony with regards to this, the manual does mention that the device has many flexible parts. One of the theories being floated around is that it may have a bendable and unbreakable screen, which would certainly be a breakthrough technology.

The introduction of Sony PRS-600 as well as Sony PRS-300 can be very intriguing and interesting. The PRS-600 includes a built-in dictionary, a stylus freehand writing feature and a library suite software which can be supported by an ordinary PC and Mac. With 380MB storage capacity, it can also expand its battery life for about 7,500 pages. With such an impressive array of features and With the indications that these models will soon be available for a reasonable price, consumers might just put off purchasing a Kindle 2 until the release of Sony PRS-600.

How does the Sony PRS-600 measure up to the Amazon Kindle 2? Visit us to read the detailed Amazon Kindle 2 review and find out for yourself. You’ll be able to watch the device in action to discover how it stacks up against other ebook readers like those made by Sony.

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