Three such devices are Pocket Edition, and Daily Edition Touch Edition and will only be distributed in the U.S. The design is more streamlined, with a touch-screen control of a clearer and in color.
Pocket Edition is equipped with 5-inch screen will price charged USD179, 9. Whereas approximately Touch Edition charged more expensive, approximately USD229, 99 because with a larger screen and a memory card slot.
Last types, the Daily Edition enables users to download books directly from the device via wifi or 3G network connection belongs to AT & T, with a more streamlined design, larger memory and longer battery life. For this edition of Sony's advanced charge worth USD299, 1999.
"Lowering the price of products by as cheaply as possible is not our goal. Consumers need a product with a touch screen format. They were willing to pay more for these technologies," said President of Sony's Digital Reading Unit, Steve Haber, as quoted by the Telegraph, Thursday (2 / 9 / 2010).
Sony hopes the ebook readers that can help companies to compete with Apple iPad and the Amazon Kindle. Not forgetting Nook owned by Barnes & Nobles.