![]() Gemstar launched its ebook reader in 2000. Ebook readers were first developed in 1991 when Sony introduced the Sony Data Discman. I know that e-ink readers are in their early stages but ebook readers are not. The longer that I pay attention to the publishing market, the more convinced I am that cost is hugely important, particularly when you are selling a single function device. There is no real entry level ebook reader. What’s consistent about all these eink ebook readers? The price. IRex introduced its newest model and instead of being smaller and less expensive than its original, its larger and more expensive at 10.2″ for the screen and $799 for the price. The Cybook has a 6″ eink screen and sells for $369.00. The Kindle has a 6″ eink screen, a keyboard, and cellular access to the internet and sells for $399. The PRS700 has a 6″ eink touch screen and integrated front light and sells for $399. The PRS505 has a 6″ eink screen and sells for $299. Sony is keeping it’s “entry-level” model, the PRS 505, and adding the up market PRS 700. Jane Ebooks ebook technology / Kindle / Sony Reader 53 Comments
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