In addition, the new Reader line offers users on-screen functionality to look up words and phrases with the built-in New Oxford American Dictionary, Second Edition and Oxford Dictionary of English eDictionaries, as well as 10 translation dictionaries in languages such as French, German, Spanish, Italian and Dutch.

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On Wednesday, Sony announced a new version of its Reader line-up of E-ink devices including its standard six-inch Touch Edition, the diminutive five-inch Pocket Edition, and larger seven-inch Daily Edition, each thinner, lighter, and featuring a more attractive display than the last version of those gadgets.

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Wave it near a reader, whether on a gas pump or in the fast-food line, and if you have enough credit on the card it's linked to the payment takes only seconds.

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