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Two new Sony Reader models with super thin shells are just around the corner, according to a new report. That ought to put the frighteners on Amazon and its revamped Kindle – read on for the details right here.

It’s been a while year now with no new Sony Reader eInk models, so it’d make sense if we heard of a refresh coming sometime soon. Now SonyInsider (Which has a strong track record of scooping upcoming Sony gizmos) says that’s the case, and two new touchscreen Sony Reader models are soon to be unveiled.

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The two Sony Reader models, the PRS-350 and PRS-650, are reported to be extremely thin (under 10mm, perhaps) with better screen contrast, and faster page turns, a notorious problem with eInk displays.

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As you might have guessed, the PRS-650 is believed to be the larger of the two Sony Reader models, with a six rather than five inch screen, and will also get 2GB of storage onboard, as well as Wi-Fi, and possibly 3G. The Sony Reader PRS-350 will reportedly require books to be sideloaded still however.

The report doesn’t say just when we’ll be seeing these new Sony Reader models, but if they’re both touchscreens, we certainly hope Sony has managed to eliminate the reflective glass that marred the Sony Reader Touch for us. Stay tuned, we’ll have more when we hear it.

Out TBC | £TBC | Sony (Via SonyInsider)

  • technoboi

    The problem with a reader of this size, in my view, is that it doesn't lend itself well to reading of technical books. The needs of readers of technical books are very different to those reading, say, fictional books. Firstly I would be tempted to look at the page in landscape mode, as that would be more like the size of a real book, so diagrams etc. would be easier to see (assuming you can do that). Therein lies a problem because reference between text and diagrams and tables etc. is essential. Moving the page up and down isn't at all user friendly.
    Another thing that is really necessary is annotation. I think that some readers do have this so that is OK.
    I am waiting until they go colour and at a reasonable price. I often want to look at PDFs. The iPad would be totally useless as outside viewing, in sunlight, would be essential for me. Further, I wouldn't want any device which is controlled by an organisation. I have bought it so I expect to do with it what I choose. So definitely, definitely, NO Apple!!

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