Cnet: The company announced Thursday that it will introduce its Reader digital book device into several new global markets this year. Sony plans to hit the Asia-Pacific market with launches in Japan, China, and Australia, and expand throughout Europe by reaching countries such as Italy and Spain.
Sony has given up selling its line of Reader devices for e-books after failing to find a big enough market.
"We do not have plans to develop a successor Reader model at this time," the Japanese firm told the BBC.
A new research study indicates the iPad and other Apple products are fast becoming the top choice with college students.
Newly released e-books from Chinese internet Giant Shanda are almost $147.7, far below its product cost, targeting at enlarging original literature selling.
