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Reader Touch Edition™ PRS-600

Sony PRS-600 eBook Reader

Reader Pocket Edition™ PRS-300

Sony PRS-300 eBook Reader

From $96.97  |  4 stores
From $74.99  |  5 stores
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
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   
Weight 10.09 oz. 0.49 oz.
Text Formats BBeB • ePub • PDF • RTF • TXT BBeB • DOC • ePub • PDF • RTF • TXT
Screen Size 6 inch 5 inch
Family Line - Sony PRS
Type eBook Reader eBook Reader
Technical Features   
Expansion Slot   Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot • Memory Stick Duo Slot -
Input Method   Touch Screen -
Interface Type   USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Display   
Screen Resolution   800 x 600 800 x 600
Color Depth   3-bit (8 gray levels) 3-bit (8 gray levels)
Display Technology Monochrome LCD Monochrome LCD
Multimedia   
Built-in Music Player   MP3 Player -
Audio Output Headphone Jack -
Battery   
Battery Type   Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Dimensions   
Depth 0.39 in. 0.4 in.
Height 6.86 in. 6.2 in.
Width 4.76 in. 4.21 in.
Warranty   
Warranty Limited Limited
Miscellaneous   
Release Date August, 2009 25 August, 2009
Product ID 88206956 88206957
UPC 4905524597974 27242255869
Product MPN   
MPN PRS600 PRS300RCB
 
Consumer Reviews
Reader Touch Edition™ PRS-600
Sony PRS-600 eBook Reader
From $96.97
Reader Pocket Edition™ PRS-300
Sony PRS-300 eBook Reader
From $74.99

Product Review Summary

3.6
Based on 20 user reviews
61% recommend this product
5 stars
8
4 stars
3
3 stars
4
2 stars
4
1 star
1
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

3.6
Based on 7 user reviews
83% recommend this product
5 stars
1
4 stars
4
3 stars
1
2 stars
1 star
1
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 Was this review helpful?
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 Was this review helpful?
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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