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After an abortive launch earlier this year—and an earlier product marketed not-so-successfully in Asia as the Sony LIBRIé—Sony Electronics has announced that its Sony Reader will hit retail shelves in October 2006, accompanies by more than 10,000 ebook titles from major publishers via its Sony Connect eBook Store. “Today, we're writing a new chapter in digital technology for reading,” said Ron Hawkins,… Read More

Sony Electronics today announced that when their Sony Reader e-book reading device goes on sale later this year, it will be available through bookstore retailer Borders locations. This is in addition to more than 30 Sony Style stores and Sony's Web site. Under the terms of the agreement, said Sony and Borders, custom designed display fixtures will be erected which provide learning information about the Sony Reader as well as a chance… Read More