Comments on: Fun Rumor Department—nothing more: Wireless e-reader from Sony in August?

By: David Rothman

David Rothman — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:49:04 +0000

Sony PR person–just now: “Sorry David, nothing to report…” See item for full comment and my follow-up observation.

I’ve added her remarks to the above item and subtracted a few typos–mine

Thanks, everyone! Keep guessing. It’s a fun and harmless game in this case.

David

By: Debra Hyde

Debra Hyde — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:57:02 +0000

David,

Yup, I do the Kreminology thing. And I began suspecting a new Sony model when:

1. My local BJ’s Wholesale Warehouse didn’t restock the 505 after my son bought the last one there.

2. Borders put the 505 on sale for members for $199.00 this summer. I upgraded from the 500 through that offer (and said to family, “wanna bet there’s a new model soon?” Prior experience: The 505 came out three weeks after I found the 500 on sale in late ’08.)

3. Borders has had the 700 on sale for months now.

3. And reports of the 700 disappearing.

I’m convinced Sony tries to flush out old product through sales and resists restocking when they’re readying for a new model.

Will I buy a new model? Not quickly. But I will stay with Sony because I’ve had such a good experience so far. They’re earned my loyalty.

By: K Sawyer

K Sawyer — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:54:57 +0000

I linked to you guys today. I really, really hope this comes true.

http://gredunza.ning.com/forum/topics/news-links-discussions-for-11

By: borax99 (AlainC.)

borax99 (AlainC.) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:31:44 +0000

Wi-Fi connectivity sounds like a no-brainer. I just hope they don’t try to emulate the Kindle too closely. I rely on my main PC to keep my PRS-505 fed, not some kind of lame U.S.-only wireless mumbo-jumbo. (I’m in Canada)