Sony PRS-500 eBook Reader

Sony PRS-500 eBook Reader

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  • Weight: 9 oz.
  • Installed RAM: 128 MB
  • Screen Size: 6 inch
  • Family Line: Sony PRS
  • Type: eBook Reader
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Sony PRS-500 eBook Reader

The Sony PRS-500 is like an MP3 player but, instead, it downloads books and lets you read them comfortably and conveniently anywhere.

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mrkstvns
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Is Sony's New E-Book Reader a Breakthrough? Or Is It Tomorrow's White Elephant???

bymrkstvns Aug 13, 2007
73 Helpfuls 74 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Display technology is kinda "gee whiz"...
Cons Use it and everybody will *KNOW* you're a dork...
Recommended it? No

When I was growing up, my daddy always used to tell me, "If at first you don't succeed, maybe it's because you're meant to fail."

Sony could stand to learn that lesson. They've gone down the e-book path before. And they've failed before. Now they're doing it again with a "new and... Read full review »

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Sony Reader and It's Connect Reader Software

bytracicollins Feb 19, 2007
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Pros Electronic paper, selectable font sizes, MP3 player, large memory cards - simply the best...
Cons Needs larger fonts and MP3 playlists. The e-bookstore doesn't work on many Windows...
Recommended it? No

Over the years I have tried to find an e-book reader that lived up to the Dynabook vision of one device which could provide ubiquitous access to all of my books where ever I happened to be - the ultimate paperback. I have tried to like e-book reading on a couple of Psions, three different Palm... Read full review »

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From a Mac/OS X user's point of view...

byDrDaveC Jun 10, 2007
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Pros Solid construction, excellent display even outside, impressive battery life, supports...
Cons Expensive (unless you work a deal), Sony's desktop software and DRM, slow screen...
Recommended it? Yes

I've been looking at the Sony Reader since it's release, and though the device's build quality was excellent (no plastic here, solid metal case construction, as if someone actually designed this thing to last forever, imagine that!) and the e-ink display was very close to printed paper...I just... Read full review »

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PRS-500 eReader

The Sony Reader is an e-book reader. It uses an electronic paper display developed by E Ink Corporation that has 166 dpi resolution, eight levels of grayscale, is viewable in direct sunlight, requires no power to maintain a static image, and is usable in portrait or landscape orientation

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN PRS-500

Key Features

Weight 9 oz.
Installed RAM 128 MB
Screen Size 6 inch
Family Line Sony PRS
Type eBook Reader

Technical Features

Expansion Slot Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot • Memory Stick Slot
Processor Speed 800 MHz
Interface Type USB 1.1

Display

Screen Resolution 800 x 600
Color Depth 2-bit (4 gray levels)

Multimedia

Built-in Music Player MP3 Player

Battery

Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery

Dimensions

Depth 0.5 in.
Height 6.88 in.
Width 4.88 in.

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories AC adapter • USB Client Cable • Carrying Case
Product ID 38764944
UPC 027242691438

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