What You Should Know About the Battle Between the Amazon Kindle and the Sony PRS-600

Many people acknowledge the amazon Kindle as the king of e-readers. However, as the Sony PRS-600 and 300 are about to be released, the challenge has began. Although the details are not that elaborate yet, there are things that have already been confirmed. First, the existence of the devices has been established by Sony. Then some details about what they offer were also given. This is what should make Amazon a little bit concerned about the situation.

The first consideration that would get people more than a bit curious is the price. Released only in February, the Kindle 2 is now priced at $299. It is also only the 2nd latest version with the entry of the Kindle DX in May. The Sony PRS-600 is rumored to be available at the same price when it hits the stores. The pricing scheme is apparently designed to appeal to those who find the Kindle DX to pricey yet want a newer model than the Kindle 2. Sony has also made it known that new ebook releases will be sold at $9.99, the same price for which Kindle books are selling. Based on prices, the Sony is bent on offering as much value for money as the Kindle.

Leaked portions of the manual hint at what the new ebook readers may have to offer. One feature that stands out is the touch screen. Available on top end models like the $1,000 FLEPia, the touch screen helps to clear up some more space that buttons would otherwise occupy. It also means the device can be even smaller and lighter. Even with a 6 inch screen, it would still only weigh about 10 ounces. And at just .4 inches thick, it is one of the most compact, yet advanced, readers that you will be able to find.

You would probably also be excited to check out if this device indeed has a flexible screen. While Sony hasn’t confirmed on this feature yet but the manual itself states that there are flexible features of the device. This has then lead to various speculations that the device consists of an unbreakable and yet a bendable screen, a great breakthough in technology.

The introduction of Sony PRS-600 as well as Sony PRS-300 can be very intriguing and interesting. The PRS-600 includes a built-in dictionary, a stylus freehand writing feature and a library suite software which can be supported by an ordinary PC and Mac. With 380MB storage capacity, it can also expand its battery life for about 7,500 pages. With such an impressive array of features and With the indications that these models will soon be available for a reasonable price, consumers might just put off purchasing a Kindle 2 until the release of Sony PRS-600.

How does the Sony PRS-600 compare to the Amazon Kindle 2? Visit us to check out the indepth Amazon Kindle 2 review and see what you think. You’ll be able to see the device in action to determine how it stacks up against other ebook readers like those made by Sony.