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PRS-500

Sony PRS-500 eBook Reader

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Sony Reader Wi-Fi PRS-T1 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. Product Features: Family Line: Sony PRS
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Key Features   
Wireless Capabilities   - WLAN 802.11b • WLAN 802.11g
Weight 9 oz. 5.9 oz.
Installed RAM   128 MB 512 MB
Text Formats - ePub • PDF • TXT
Operating System   - Microsoft Windows Vista Business
Screen Size 6 inch 6 inch
Family Line Sony PRS Sony PRS
Type eBook Reader eBook Reader
Technical Features   
Expansion Slot   Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot • Memory Stick Slot MicroSD
Processor Speed 800 MHz 1 GHz
Input Method   - Touch Screen
Interface Type   USB 1.1 USB • Wi-Fi
Display   
Screen Resolution   800 x 600 600 x 800
Color Depth   2-bit (4 gray levels) 4-bit (16 gray levels)
Display Technology - E Ink Pearl
Multimedia   
Built-in Music Player   MP3 Player MP3 Player
Audio Output - Headphone Jack
Battery   
Battery Life - Up to 730.48 Hours
Battery Type   Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery -
Dimensions   
Depth 0.5 in. 0.37 in.
Height 6.88 in. 6.87 in.
Width 4.88 in. 4.37 in.
Miscellaneous   
Included Accessories AC adapter • USB Client Cable • Carrying Case -
Product ID 38764944 110289779
UPC 027242691438 9781781030974
Product MPN   
MPN PRS-500 -
 
Consumer Reviews
PRS-500
Sony PRS-500 eBook Reader
From $80.00
PRS-T1
Sony Reader Wi-Fi PRS-T1 eBook Reader
From $109.99

Product Review Summary

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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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