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Sony PRS-500 eBook Reader

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Sony PRS-600 eBook Reader

From $80.00  |  3 stores
From $96.97  |  4 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.
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
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Key Features   
Weight 9 oz. 10.09 oz.
Installed RAM   128 MB -
Text Formats - BBeB • ePub • PDF • RTF • TXT
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 Duo Slot
Processor Speed 800 MHz -
Input Method   - Touch Screen
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 MP3 Player
Audio Output - Headphone Jack
Battery   
Battery Type   Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Dimensions   
Depth 0.5 in. 0.39 in.
Height 6.88 in. 6.86 in.
Width 4.88 in. 4.76 in.
Warranty   
Warranty - Limited
Miscellaneous   
Included Accessories AC adapter • USB Client Cable • Carrying Case -
Release Date - August, 2009
Product ID 38764944 88206956
UPC 027242691438 4905524597974
Product MPN   
MPN PRS-500 PRS600
 
Consumer Reviews
PRS-500
Sony PRS-500 eBook Reader
From $80.00
Reader Touch Edition™ PRS-600
Sony PRS-600 eBook Reader
From $96.97

Product Review Summary

3.4
Based on 18 user reviews
56% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

mrkstvns
1593

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 20 user reviews
61% 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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