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If Sony then perhaps this: Sony DPT-RP1/B 13” Digital Paper https://www.amazon.com/Sony-DPT-RP1-13-Digital-Paper/dp/B072DXXXN1/ https://www.amazon.com/Sony-DPT-

by achow 6y ago

If Sony then perhaps this: Sony DPT-RP1/B 13” Digital Paper https://www.amazon.com/Sony-DPT-RP1-13-Digital-Paper/dp/B072DXXXN1/ https://www.amazon.com/Sony-DPT-RP1-13-Digital-Paper/dp/B072... reMarkable would perhaps fall in the same category (eInk readers which are miles ahead of Kindle) https://remarkable.com/ https://remarkable.com/

esperent 6y ago
As far as I can see, that device costs around $1000 (can't see the exact price on the page you shared because I'm not in a country that Amazon deliver to). I would expect it to be much, much better than a kindle when it costs four times as much.
- oblio 6y ago
  The 10" one seems to cost $380 or so.
- achow 6y ago
  Sony Digital Paper costs around $700 for 13.3"; Kindle Oasis $270 for 7". Considering Amazon's scale they can easily bring 'Sony's type' of reader price down considerably if they choose to make such device. https://gizmodo.com/sonys-beautiful-e-ink-tablet-made-me-feel-great-joy-di-1832772942 https://gizmodo.com/sonys-beautiful-e-ink-tablet-made-me-fee...
  - grogenaut 6y ago
    Sony has the same scale. It's the scale of sales not manuf that dictates the price. Not sure if you remember the Kindle DX. It did not sell well but boy did I covet one.
    - WalterBright 6y ago
      I bought a DX. It's still a wonderful machine. I worry when the battery fails and it'll be gone for good.
      - npongratz 6y ago
        I recently replaced the battery in my Kindle Keyboard (I love physical buttons). It was easier to replace than I expected, and after half a year of daily use, haven't noticed any issues with the battery. There are probably at least a few good places to buy replacement batteries; I got mine from batteryship dot com. I have zero association with them except that I bought this one battery, and will probably buy a phone battery from them in the future.
        WalterBright 6y ago
        Thanks for the tip!
ThePowerOfFuet 6y ago
The DPT-RP1 linked to is now discontinued, and has unfortunate reviews that seem to indicate the potential went to waste: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/sony-digital-paper-dpt-rp1 https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/sony-digital-paper-dpt-rp1
- achow 6y ago
  "Sony is creating a new version of their Digital Paper 13.3 to replace the aging DPT-RP1 that came out in 2017. It was supposed to be released this year, but the company made the internal decision in Japan to delay it until April or May 2020. Sony Japan primarily designs the Digital Paper and they do the manufacturing in China. The software experience is undergoing a bit of a tweak, due to professional feedback from their business customers in the US." https://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/next-generation-sony-digital-paper-wont-be-released-until-2020 https://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/next-generat... [Edit] Sony might be closing down the Digital Paper division https://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/sony-might-be-closing-down-the-digital-paper-division https://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/sony-might-b...
2OEH8eoCRo0 6y ago
Is it discontinued? I couldn't find it on Sony's site, only covers and accessories for it.

by achow 6y ago

esperent 6y ago

As far as I can see, that device costs around $1000 (can't see the exact price on the page you shared because I'm not in a country that Amazon deliver to). I would expect it to be much, much better than a kindle when it costs four times as much.

oblio 6y ago
The 10" one seems to cost $380 or so.
achow 6y ago
Sony Digital Paper costs around $700 for 13.3"; Kindle Oasis $270 for 7". Considering Amazon's scale they can easily bring 'Sony's type' of reader price down considerably if they choose to make such device. https://gizmodo.com/sonys-beautiful-e-ink-tablet-made-me-feel-great-joy-di-1832772942 https://gizmodo.com/sonys-beautiful-e-ink-tablet-made-me-fee...
- grogenaut 6y ago
  Sony has the same scale. It's the scale of sales not manuf that dictates the price. Not sure if you remember the Kindle DX. It did not sell well but boy did I covet one.
  - WalterBright 6y ago
    I bought a DX. It's still a wonderful machine. I worry when the battery fails and it'll be gone for good.
    - npongratz 6y ago
      I recently replaced the battery in my Kindle Keyboard (I love physical buttons). It was easier to replace than I expected, and after half a year of daily use, haven't noticed any issues with the battery. There are probably at least a few good places to buy replacement batteries; I got mine from batteryship dot com. I have zero association with them except that I bought this one battery, and will probably buy a phone battery from them in the future.
      - WalterBright 6y ago
        Thanks for the tip!

ThePowerOfFuet 6y ago

The DPT-RP1 linked to is now discontinued, and has unfortunate reviews that seem to indicate the potential went to waste: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/sony-digital-paper-dpt-rp1 https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/sony-digital-paper-dpt-rp1

achow 6y ago
"Sony is creating a new version of their Digital Paper 13.3 to replace the aging DPT-RP1 that came out in 2017. It was supposed to be released this year, but the company made the internal decision in Japan to delay it until April or May 2020. Sony Japan primarily designs the Digital Paper and they do the manufacturing in China. The software experience is undergoing a bit of a tweak, due to professional feedback from their business customers in the US." https://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/next-generation-sony-digital-paper-wont-be-released-until-2020 https://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/next-generat... [Edit] Sony might be closing down the Digital Paper division https://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/sony-might-be-closing-down-the-digital-paper-division https://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/sony-might-b...

2OEH8eoCRo0 6y ago

Is it discontinued? I couldn't find it on Sony's site, only covers and accessories for it.