Sony revamps eReader line with touch screen technology

Sony recently announced its  new line of Readers that  feature a host of new design and technology enhancements that make them the perfect device for any reader’s lifestyle. 

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Amazon unleashes new Wi-Fi-only Kindle for US$139

Amazon has a new Kindle and it looks great. After lowering the price of their Kindle 2 e-Reader to $189, possibly to clear inventory for this new model. The new model, which has a more rounded form-factor, an improved e-Ink display and now only connects to the Amazon store via Wi-Fi sells in the US for $139, which is a more competitive price for the already successful e-Reading device. No official word on when it will be available to Canada or how much it will cost us.

Review: Amazon Kindle 2.0 now selling at $189

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

You can thank the iPad, and the Barnes and Noble Nook, and the Sony Reader....heck, even the Kobo Reader. All that competition has shaken and stirred Amazon to reduce the price of their Kindle 2 ebook reader to a sensible US $189.00 (it originally cost Canadians $312 plus import taxes late last year!)

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KOBO Reader now available in Indigo stores

Indigo Books & Music launched  their dedicated KOBO eReader at Indigo, Chapters and select Coles stores nationally and online at www.chapters.indigo.ca.

Priced at just $149, the stylized, affordable, eInk based reader provides significant value and functionality for the booklover. The sleek device comes pre-loaded with 100 classic books so Indigo customers can start reading right out of the box, or they may choose to easily access the catalog of over 2 million eBooks, including today's bestsellers, newspapers and magazines through USB or wirelessly through Bluetooth

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