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Sony PRS-500 eBook Reader

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Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350 eBook Reader

From $80.00  |  3 stores
From $113.99  |  6 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.
Small enough to fit in your pocket. light enough to become your constant companion on the tube. in the park or wherever you like to get some good reading done. This is the affordable. ... More
Small enough to fit in your pocket. light enough to become your constant companion on the tube. in the park or wherever you like to get some good reading done. This is the affordable. stylish option for real readers living in the digital age. Touch screen,5 screen size. Different size fonts. Less
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Key Features   
Weight 9 oz. 5.47 oz.
Installed RAM   128 MB 2 GB
Text Formats - BBeB • DOC • ePub • PDF • RTF • TXT
Operating System   - Mac OS X
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 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) 4-bit (16 gray levels)
Display Technology - E Ink Pearl
Multimedia   
Built-in Music Player   MP3 Player -
Battery   
Battery Life - Up to 336 Hours
Battery Type   Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Dimensions   
Depth 0.5 in. 0.33 in.
Height 6.88 in. 5.71 in.
Width 4.88 in. 4.11 in.
Warranty   
Warranty - Limited
Miscellaneous   
Included Accessories AC adapter • USB Client Cable • Carrying Case USB Client Cable
Product ID 38764944 103320888
UPC 027242691438 4905524700862
Product MPN   
MPN PRS-500 PRS350SCKIT
 
Consumer Reviews
PRS-500
Sony PRS-500 eBook Reader
From $80.00
PRS-350
Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350 eBook Reader
From $113.99

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

3.5
Based on 2 user reviews
50% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

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Best ebook reader ever. Very pleased.

bygvfarns Jan 14, 2011
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros --Reads epubs (library books)  <br>--No vendor lock-in<br>--Portable,...
Cons --Home screen settings annoy me<br>--Silver version is too silvery
Recommended it? Yes

This reader has seriously changed my life. I have read so many books since getting it. I bought my wife the pink one and she loved it so much it got me all excited and I had to get a silver one for myself. We are both nuts for them. Amazing purchase.

People pretty much know what an... Read full review »

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Not Good

byclathrus Jun 6, 2011
4 Helpfuls 5 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Good screen resolution; basic format is epub, with PDF and Word, capability.
Cons Impossible to hold without accidently brushing the screen.  The screen gets...
Recommended it? No

This thing is an ergonomic disaster.  It will do the things a reader should, and does them well.  However, a very big however, it is very difficult to hold without inadvertently touching the screen at some point.  When that happens, it goes bonkers.  If one sits on one's deck at... Read full review »

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