It's a big day for the Reader group.
In fact, it's been a big month: We unveiled our Reader Pocket Edition and Reader Daily Edition and announced new pricing for bestsellers and new releases at our eBook store as well as our intention to convert everything over to an open industry standard format – EPUB. What else could there be to say, right?
Well, you have been clamoring for a from Sony and today we unveiled it at a press conference at the New York Public Library. Our Reader Daily Edition features 3G connectivity and a unique 7-inch touch screen display, perfect for displaying pages side by side or for newspaper layouts. Same great electronic paper, plus the ability to search, take notes and highlight with your finger or the included stylus. Run into a word you don't know? The dictionary is just a tap away. The Daily Edition, which sells for about $399, is expected to be available just in time for the holidays.
But wait, there's more. Today also marks the launch of a new online destination empowering readers to share their favorite moments from the literature they love: wordsmoveme.com, Here, we continue to deliver on our promise of making reading a shared experience. By connecting you through the literature and words you love, WordsMoveMe enables you to express your individuality, your own stories and discuss the impact that literature has on your life. Check it out and add your favorite literary moment.