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JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION

Sony unveils new e-book device that downloads newspapers, magazines

Technology Aug. 26, 2009 - 11:46AM JST ( 7 )

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cadmiumAug. 26, 2009 - 03:28PM JST

Hey, they need that here in Japan too! Remember you're a Japanese company Sony!
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SidwarwickAug. 26, 2009 - 04:10PM JST

Apple's new i-Pad tablet will blow this and the Kindle out of the water.
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DeepAir65Aug. 26, 2009 - 05:50PM JST

This is all about US what about Japan?

I expect the Royalty Police here don't let it happen. 4 or 5 years ago you used to see those devices here but they disappeared - and don't tell me they want to read books on a keitei, that's crazy talk
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lostrune2Aug. 26, 2009 - 06:18PM JST

Depends on how restrictive the use and availability of the reading materials are. If the device is used only to prop up the company's store, then it won't sell. The iPod succeeded because one could still use it without ever (or at least minimally) using Apple's store.
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Pukey2Aug. 27, 2009 - 12:02AM JST

Call me old fashioned but I prefer good old books and newspapers.
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helloklittyAug. 27, 2009 - 12:26AM JST

Apple's new i-Pad tablet will blow this and the Kindle out of the water.

I-pad? I noticed that headline somewhere else and had no idea that the I-pad was for reading. Sounded more like a writing tool. Thanks for the post.
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sf2kAug. 27, 2009 - 05:59AM JST

Extra! Extra! Sony backs another loser!

I read about a book a month. Prefer real books, and have what's known as a "library card" allowing me to borrow a book, on the honour system, long enough for me to read it --all for free.

So many great topics have already been written about (really) and they're not online because Google hasn't scanned them yet.

I'm not relishing watching companies absorbing public systems for profits. The least we can do is avoid the readers.

I encourage you to take a visit to the library. I've never done that in Japan, any differences?