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08-31-2011, 09:28 PM
| | |  New lightweight Sony e-reader to come with free Pottermore Sorcerer's Stone ebook
Sony revealed its Reader™ Wi-Fi e-book reader, which they state is the world's lightest touch screen 6" eReader device, out tentatively in October 2011, and will come with a free copy of the official e-book of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Store from Pottermore. More on the e-book reader, marked at $149 at Sony Stores and retailers nationwide, below. 
 Sony today announced the launch of the lightest touch screen 6" eReader device ever, Reader Wi-Fi (PRS-T1), providing the most natural and immersive reading experience yet for book lovers. The new Reader Wi-Fi builds on the popularity of last year's line, while reducing size and weight and incorporating new and enhanced features. At under 6 ounces and with a 6" E-Ink® Pearl V220 touch screen, Reader Wi-Fi is smaller than an average paperback book, can easily fit into a bag or pocket and is available in three color choices: black, red or white.
"We believe in giving readers more freedom and flexibility while reading, and the new Reader Wi-Fi gives avid readers more access to content than ever. Bibliophiles can now buy, borrow or download free books wherever there's a Wi-Fi connection," said Phil Lubell, vice president of Networked Technology and Services Division at Sony Electronics.
Sony's first offer in collaboration with J.K. Rowling's eagerly anticipated Pottermore website (www.pottermore.com) is a specially-created Reader Wi-Fi with a Pottermore promotion (PRS-T1HBC) which includes a voucher that enables Harry Potter fans to download free the first Harry Potter eBook title, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, from Pottermore, when it becomes available. Pottermore, partnered with Sony, is a unique website which builds an exciting and immersive online experience around the Harry Potter books and is the exclusive retailer of the Harry Potter digital eBooks.
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09-01-2011, 12:54 PM
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| | Fire Slug
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Poland
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No, thanks. I prefer REAL books.
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09-01-2011, 02:48 PM
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| | Dugbog
Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Nevada
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 I so agree and also love the feel and the look of a beautiful hard bound book, but as an older (Senior Citizen) Harry Potter fan, I do look forward to my first eBook - something light enough to carry in my handbag to read a Potter story or whatever, whenever I have the opportunity. I can't wait.  | |
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09-01-2011, 02:54 PM
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| | Imp
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA
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I prefer an actual book myself, but this is still pretty cool!
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09-01-2011, 03:18 PM
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| | Horklump
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Poland
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I think Kindle is better but I prefer paper books too.
This feeling when you hold 1000 pages in hand (OotF).
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And my family will say to me: "After all this time?"
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09-01-2011, 05:58 PM
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| | Doxy
Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida
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that is cool....
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09-01-2011, 06:25 PM
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| | Horklump
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Mexico
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Originally Posted by CecP  I'm not very much into e-books...I just love having my actual, beautiful, hardcover Harry Potter books at home :p but I guess it's practical, especially when you're travelling  I totally agre with both sentences
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09-01-2011, 06:26 PM
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| | Imp
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ireland
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Cool! But there's nothing like the real thing.
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09-01-2011, 07:40 PM
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| | Red Cap
Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Australia
Posts: 81
Hogwarts RPG Name:
Arianna Upward
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I like the idea of ebooks and all but i will forever be one who prefers to read an actual physical book. Although i'm glad HP is coming avalible to the ebooks market, i'm probably not going to purchase them as i'm happy with my HP books and theres no need to buy them again if i've already got them.
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09-01-2011, 08:24 PM
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| | Puffskein
Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Olivander's
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Hogwarts RPG Name:
Jacqueline Roberts
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09-01-2011, 10:22 PM
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| | Gnome
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Argentina
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Cool! Nothing compares to the book's paper but e-book got a positive side...
They're eco-friendly! | |
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09-02-2011, 03:26 PM
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|   DMGSRamora
Join Date: May 2011 Location: Adirondacks
Posts: 5,253
Hogwarts RPG Name:
Silas Rainier Montesh Jr
First Year | 1 of 4 Amigos Don't underestimate me!
That's a pretty good promo!
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09-02-2011, 05:34 PM
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| | Puffskein
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Russia
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Anna Phoenix
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Nice! But there's nothing like the real thing I think.
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