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Sony PRS-500 eBook Reader

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Sony PRS-300 eBook Reader

From $80.00  |  3 stores
From $74.99  |  5 stores
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.
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 9 oz. 0.49 oz.
Installed RAM   128 MB -
Text Formats - BBeB • DOC • ePub • PDF • RTF • TXT
Screen Size 6 inch 5 inch
Family Line Sony PRS Sony PRS
Type eBook Reader eBook Reader
Technical Features   
Expansion Slot   Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot • Memory Stick Slot -
Processor Speed 800 MHz -
Interface Type   USB 1.1 USB 2.0
Display   
Screen Resolution   800 x 600 800 x 600
Color Depth   2-bit (4 gray levels) 3-bit (8 gray levels)
Display Technology - Monochrome LCD
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. 6.2 in.
Width 4.88 in. 4.21 in.
Warranty   
Warranty - Limited
Miscellaneous   
Included Accessories AC adapter • USB Client Cable • Carrying Case -
Release Date - 25 August, 2009
Product ID 38764944 88206957
UPC 027242691438 27242255869
Product MPN   
MPN PRS-500 PRS300RCB
 
Consumer Reviews
PRS-500
Sony PRS-500 eBook Reader
From $80.00
Reader Pocket Edition™ PRS-300
Sony PRS-300 eBook Reader
From $74.99

Product Review Summary

3.4
Based on 18 user reviews
56% recommend this product
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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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Product Review Summary

3.6
Based on 7 user reviews
83% recommend this product
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  • 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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