Best Sony eReader Deals
Touch screen, better price, and greater free options make the Sony eReader great
Every few years, there is a new fad in technology that gets everyone excited. Over the last few years, it has been the eReader, a great technological device that makes reading books easier on the go, in a way that allows you to carry hundreds of books in just one device. And while the craze has largely been focused on Amazon's Kindle and Barnes and Noble's Nook, it's interesting that Sony has actually been in the market far longer than both of these companies. Back in 2005, Sony tried to open up the ebook reader market with a Sony eReader. While the venture failed, Sony returned in 2009 with a renewed vigor.
Having sold 300,000 eReaders to date, the company is working hard to gain a sizeable foothold in the market. The sony ebook reader comes in a variety of price ranges, with a $200 Reader Pocket Edition called the PRS-300, a $300 Reader Touch Edition, and a $400 Reader Daily Edition.
Despite the media's love affair with the Kindle and Nook, the Sony eReader is actually a very viable option, one that we highly recommend. First, the Sony Reader's diverse options make it price friendly to every consumer. Depending on what your price range is and what features interest you, you can buy the device you want. Second, the Sony eReader tries things and offers features that aren't seen on any of the other devices.
Sony's option offers an open format, meaning that you own your ebooks that you buy. Where the other devices are heavily locked, the Sony eReader gives its users a sense of freedom. While many people might not recognize the importance of this feature, it can make a huge difference. With the other devices, when you buy your books, they are actually "on loan" from Amazon. At any time, they can take them back and you lose access to these books.
What's more, the Sony Reader takes free books to a whole new level. Partnering with Google, you have the entire Google Books library at your disposal. The device interfaces with your library through a service called OverDrive, allowing you free access to tons of books. Many people are afraid of these devices because they don't want to have to buy every book they want to read, and instead use a library. This feature gives you a similar opportunity with the electronic books.
Overall, the Sony Reader is a great option because it is willing to do something different from the competition. Where the Barnes and Noble Nook seemed to mimic the Amazon Kindle, the Sony eReader tries to go a step further than both.
