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Reader Touch Edition™ PRS-600

Sony PRS-600 eBook Reader

Kindle 3 Keyboard

Amazon Kindle 3 Keyboard (Wi-Fi) eBook Reader

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Product Description
Thinner, smaller and lighter than most magazines, the Reader Touch Edition™ lets you access up to 350 (or more with memory expansion card slots) of your favorite books from anywhere.... More
Thinner, smaller and lighter than most magazines, the Reader Touch Edition™ lets you access up to 350 (or more with memory expansion card slots) of your favorite books from anywhere. The intuitive 6" touchscreen display makes navigation a breeze, letting you turn pages with the swipe of a finger. An included stylus offers freehand highlighting and annotation. With support for multiple file formats including ePub and PDF, you can enjoy books from more places, including The eBook Store from Sony and over one million free public domain titles from Google Books. Less
Product Features: Screen Size (Diagonal): 6 inch; Type: eBook Reader; Text Formats: AZW, HTML, PDF; Input Method: Keypad; Interface Type: Wi-Fi
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Key Features   
Weight 10.09 oz. -
Text Formats BBeB • ePub • PDF • RTF • TXT HTML • PDF • AZW
Screen Size 6 inch 6 inch
Family Line - Amazon Kindle
Type eBook Reader eBook Reader
Technical Features   
Expansion Slot   Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot • Memory Stick Duo Slot -
Input Method   Touch Screen Keypad
Interface Type   USB 2.0 Wi-Fi
Display   
Screen Resolution   800 x 600 -
Color Depth   3-bit (8 gray levels) -
Display Technology Monochrome LCD -
Multimedia   
Built-in Music Player   MP3 Player -
Audio Output Headphone Jack -
Battery   
Battery Type   Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery -
Dimensions   
Depth 0.39 in. -
Height 6.86 in. -
Width 4.76 in. -
Warranty   
Warranty Limited -
Miscellaneous   
Release Date August, 2009 -
Product ID 88206956 101279894
UPC 4905524597974 814916011889
Product MPN   
MPN PRS600 -
 
Consumer Reviews
Reader Touch Edition™ PRS-600
Sony PRS-600 eBook Reader
From $97.49
Kindle 3 Keyboard
Amazon Kindle 3 Keyboard (Wi-Fi) eBook Reader
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Product Review Summary

3.6
Based on 19 user reviews
59% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Great Design (3)
  • Good Value (3)
  • Good Screen (2)
  • Compact (2)
  • Easy To Use (1)
  • Energy Efficient (1)
  • Fast (1)
  • Adequate Storage (1)
Cons
  • No backlight (2)
  • Energy Inefficient (1)
Good For
  • Home (3)
  • Everyday Use (2)
  • Gifts (1)
  • Office (1)
  • Travel (1)
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Consumer Reviews

naphtalia
1535

Sony Reader Touch PRS-600

bynaphtalia Feb 25, 2010
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Accepts various file types. Allows notes. Easy to read. Expandable memory. It's...
Cons Glare can make it hard to read.
Recommended it? Yes

I fell in love with the idea of an E-Book reader when I saw a friend using her Kindle to read a newspaper. I've wanted one ever since, but the price always made it prohibitive. Still, I've been looking at both the Kindle and Sony eBook reader for awhile. This past Valentine's day, I came across a... Read full review »

ivplay
271

The Sony PRS-600 works well for my needs

byivplay Jan 24, 2011
27 Helpfuls 28 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Format friendly, expandable memory, and good size and weight
Cons Many complain of the glare and recommend trading up to the 650
Recommended it? Yes

I have researched and thought about buying an eReader for some time now, and had just about convinced myself that I was going to buy a Nook when I came into possession of a PRS-600 by unfortunate circumstances. My grandmother recently passed, and when she did so she left a PRS-600, less than a year... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.2
Based on 15 user reviews
87% recommend this product
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Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
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Consumer Reviews

toiletoctopus
1729

Amazon Kindle 3: Wi-Fi Book Reading and More

bytoiletoctopus Nov 8, 2010
36 Helpfuls 37 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Size, Features, Durability, Reading
Cons Web Browser, Text to Speech
Recommended it? Yes

A few months ago, I finally just had to give in. That's right, as a fanatical book reader who once thought "I'll never get an e-reader," I finally made the leap of faith. A lot of people like having a "real" book in their hands, and I have to admit being one of them. How would the transformation to... Read full review »

jps246
927

Amazing eBook Reader - Amazon Kindle 3 Wi-Fi - Lets me read all over!

byjps246 Mar 8, 2011
24 Helpfuls 25 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to use & navigate, No glare, Extensive Amazon store, Long battery life, Free ebooks
Cons Need light for dark situations
Recommended it? Yes

The Kindle 3 Wi-Fi is a relatively inexpensive option that lets you dive into the world of Electronic Books.  Amazon has created a great reading device and a great online structure behind it to make it easy to find, buy and read books, magazines and newspapers.

I love books, but books... Read full review »

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