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Sony PRS-300 eBook Reader

37 reviews

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7 reviews

From $74.99 | 5 stores

Product Description

Take the award-winning Treo communicator. Add Sprint's enhanced Nationwide PCS Network. The result is the powerful new Treo 300-one device that does it all-faster than ever.

The Reader Pocket Edition lets you access up to 350 of your favorite books from anywhere. Its elegant, lightweight design is small enough to slip into a purse or jacket pocket, and features a... More

The Reader Pocket Edition lets you access up to 350 of your favorite books from anywhere. Its elegant, lightweight design is small enough to slip into a purse or jacket pocket, and features a 5" display with E Ink Vizplex paper-like screen technology for easy reading, even in direct sunlight. Less

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Key Features

Wireless Capabilities

Infrared irDA

Processor

33 MHz Motorola DragonBall VZ

Weight

5.7 oz.

0.49 oz.

Installed RAM

16 MB

Text Formats

BBeB • DOC • ePub • PDF • RTF • TXT

Operating System

Palm OS

Screen Size

2.8 inch

5 inch

Family Line

Sony PRS

Type

PDA

eBook Reader

Technical Features

Security Features

Security Password

PDA Special Features

Vibration Notification

Processor Speed

33 MHz

Processor Type

Motorola DragonBall VZ

Input Method

Jog Dial • Keyboard • Microphone • Touch Screen

Interface Type

USB • Infrared • Serial

USB 2.0

Display

Screen Resolution

240 x 320

800 x 600

Color Depth

12-bit (4k colors)

3-bit (8 gray levels)

Display Technology

Color CSTN LCD

Monochrome LCD

Multimedia

Voice Recorder

Without Voice Recorder

Built-in Music Player

Without MP3 Player

Audio Output

Headphone Jack

Built-in Digital Camera

Without Digital Camera

Battery

Battery Life

Up to 2.5 Hours

Battery Type

Proprietary Lithium

Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery

Dimensions

Depth

0.82 in.

0.4 in.

Height

4.4 in.

6.2 in.

Width

2.8 in.

4.21 in.

Warranty

1 Year

Limited

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories

USB HotSync cable • Metal stylus • AC adapter

Release Date

15 August, 2002

25 August, 2009

Product ID

20253793

88206957

UPC

684736704748

27242255869

Product MPN

MPN

hstr300hk

PRS300RCB

Consumer Reviews

Handspring Treo 300 Handheld

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Sony PRS-300 eBook Reader

From $74.99

Product Review Summary

3.4

Based on 37 user reviews

65% recommend this product

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Pros

None Yet

Cons

None Yet

Good For

None Yet

Consumer Reviews

579

Handspring Treo 300: The Ultimate (2002) Cellphone

byEd.Williamson Dec 16, 2002

42 Helpfuls 43 Helpfuls

Pros A veritable plethora of mind-boggling techno-jollies

Cons Expensive but weigh the cost and it is well worth it in the long run.

Recommended it? Yes

I had been having a running battle within my mind for a long time as to whether or not to get a PDA (Personal Data Assistant). All my experiences with PDAs up until recently were frustrating enough that I stayed with my Day-Timer paper organizer. A friend who lost her PDA with all her data further... Read full review »

Treo 300: It grows on you...

bychenmyu Aug 21, 2002

33 Helpfuls 34 Helpfuls

Pros Compact size, speakerphone, voice quality

Cons Difficult navigation, screen lighting, need for stylus + keyboard

Recommended it? Yes

Ok, I'm an early adopter and when the treo 300 came out for use on the Sprint network, I had to get it. In the past, I was using a Sprint Touchpoint phone which was about 2" x 1" x 1" and had the most intuitive phone menu around--making the standard for the Treo pretty high in terms of phone... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

3.6

Based on 7 user reviews

83% recommend this product

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Pros

Good Value (3)
Compact (2)
Quality Construction (1)

Cons

Bulky (2)
wish it came with back light (1)
A little bit heavy (1)
Heavy (1)

Good For

Travel (2)
Everyday Use (2)
Gifts (1)
Home (1)

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Consumer Reviews

216

It May Bot Be Fancy, But It Does The Job

byfallyn96 May 14, 2011

11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls

Pros portable, easy to use, no glare, decent battery life

Cons slow (page turning, loading, etc), no extra features

Recommended it? Yes

It wasn’t Christmas morning, but it sure felt like it when I opened my door and found my brand new Sony Read PRS-300 sitting on top of my mailbox. After doing my happy dance, and phoning my husband to tell him that he no longer needs to share his iPhone with me (‘share’ meaning... Read full review »

129

The best reader available!

byRiverleaf1772 Feb 20, 2010

6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls

Pros Good Value, Great Design, Energy Efficient

Cons None submitted

Recommended it? Yes

I received my Sony Reader Pocket Edition as a Christmas gift, and I love it! I find downloading books through the computer so much easier than trying to find the right wireless connection. Especially because I live rurally. I also like not having to drive to the city to get my new... Read full review »

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