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Sony PRS-500 eBook Reader

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Sony PRS-900BC eBook Reader

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Product Description The Sony PRS-500 is like an MP3 player but, instead, it downloads books and lets you read them comfortably and conveniently anywhere.
Wirelessly download books and periodicals while you're on the go with the Reader Daily Edition. An elegant 7" display with touch screen navigation, makes it a breeze to turn pages,... More
Wirelessly download books and periodicals while you're on the go with the Reader Daily Edition. An elegant 7" display with touch screen navigation, makes it a breeze to turn pages, take notes, highlight text and adjust fonts - all with the swipe of your finger. Ideal for on-the-go reading, the Reader Daily Edition is thin and lightweight, while E Ink Vizplex screen technology delivers a paper-like display, even in direct sunlight. Plus, the Reader Daily Edition has an aluminum body with an integrated cover for durability. Less
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Key Features   
Weight 9 oz. 10.1 oz.
Installed RAM   128 MB 512 MB
Text Formats - ePub • PDF
Operating System   - Mac OS X
Screen Size 6 inch 6 inch
Family Line Sony PRS -
Type eBook Reader eBook Reader
Technical Features   
Expansion Slot   Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot • Memory Stick Slot Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot • Memory Stick PRO Duo Slot
Processor Speed 800 MHz -
Input Method   - Touch Screen
Interface Type   USB 1.1 USB
Display   
Screen Resolution   800 x 600 800 x 600
Color Depth   2-bit (4 gray levels) 3-bit (8 gray levels)
Multimedia   
Built-in Music Player   MP3 Player -
Battery   
Battery Type   Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Dimensions   
Depth 0.5 in. 0.4 in.
Height 6.88 in. 6.9 in.
Width 4.88 in. 4.8 in.
Miscellaneous   
Cradle type - USB Cradle
Included Accessories AC adapter • USB Client Cable • Carrying Case USB Client Cable
Product ID 38764944 89657292
UPC 027242691438 -
Product MPN   
MPN PRS-500 -
 
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PRS-500
Sony PRS-500 eBook Reader
From $80.00
Reader Daily Edition™ PRS-900BC
Sony PRS-900BC eBook Reader
From $169.22

Product Review Summary

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Based on 18 user reviews
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Consumer Reviews

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
21 Helpfuls 22 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
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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Sony's Answer to the Kindle

bydougf Feb 1, 2010
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Screen Size<br>Updated functions<br>Wireless capabilities<br>Notes and...
Cons No web browsing<br>price
Recommended it? Yes

Years ago I was seeking an alternative to paper books.  I tend to read 3-4 books at a time, and it begins to weigh a bit on a bag carrying them all around.  A few years ago Sony released the first Mainstream E-Ink Ebook Reader.  It was nice and portable, the screen pages looked... Read full review »

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