[LM_NET] HIT: Sony eBook Classics

["Clark, Philip A." <Philip.Clark3@FCPS.EDU>]

It seems that many of us received the same offer from Sony, which makes
it sound like a general promotion.  Some librarians have investigated
and found the listed website and support difficult to use, and no one
was able to be one of the "first 100 schools" -- or the "first 500
schools," in some versions -- to respond and receive free Sony Readers
on which to use the books.  Apparently yes, one has to have the Sony
Reader to view the books, and you have to purchase a Reader between
9/1/08 and 3/31/09 for the offer to stand.  Finally, the content doesn't
work on Macs.

In short: vague, difficult, and requires special hardware to be able to
use.  It sounds like if you have a Sony Reader or are planning on
purchasing one (apparently currently upwards of $300), it may be worth
checking out.  Otherwise, this sounds like a marketing ploy to sell the
Sony Reader.

All best wishes, and thanks to everyone who replied,

Philip Clark
Librarian
Langley HS
McLean, VA.
703-287-2773
Philip.Clark3@fcps.edu


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