Sony Digital Reader Pocket Edition - Pink (PRS300RC)
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Sony Digital Reader Pocket Edition - Pink (PRS300RC)

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$149.99
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Product Info

  • Brand: Sony
  • EAN: 0027242773905
  • Manufacturer: Sony

Features

  • Lightweight design with 5" display
  • Holds up to 350 books at a time
  • Content is accessible from a wide number of online bookstores
  • Paper-look display for natural reading
  • Two full weeks of reading on a single battery charge1

Editorial Reviews:

  • The Reader Pocket Edition features a 5" display and an elegant, lightweight design that's easy to slip into a purse or jacket pocket for convenient, on-the-go reading. Not sure which books to bring on your trip? With the Reader Pocket Edition, you will never have to make that choice again. 512MB of onboard memory lets you carry up to 350 of your favorite books3 at a time. Enjoy access to a wider number of books from a wider number of places. By supporting both industry standard formats, ePub and PDF, you can access books at Sony's eBookstore, check out books from public libraries, access over 500,000 free public domain titles from Google, as well as sharing sites, online aggregators and personal publishers. The Reader Pocket Edition utilizes EInk screen technology to deliver an amazing, paper-like display that's more like ink on paper and fully readable in direct sunlight. Intuitive eBook Library software makes it easy to download eBooks, manage your collection, and transfer titles to your Reader Pocket Edition. eBook Library software works with both PC and Mac. Enjoy up to two full weeks of reading (7,500 continuous page turns) on a single battery charge. The Reader Pocket Edition offers you the ability to resize text. Choose from three adjustable font sizes to improve readability. Two full weeks of reading on a single battery charge 3 adjustable font sizes to customize your reading experience USB 2.0 data and power connection Read in multiple formats, including ePub and PDF Quick page turns and high contrast ratio Display - Screen Size - Vizplex 5 inches Resolution - 800 x 600 pixels Gray Scale - 8-levels gray scale Power - Battery Type - Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (battery - DC 3.7 V) AC Power - DC 5.2 V Battery Life (Approx) - 7,500 (BBeB Book) Media Formats Supported - Unsecured Text - EPUB file (Non DRM/ Adobe DRM protecte

Spotlight customer reviews:

  • Customer Rating: Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5
  • Summary: What a steal!
  • Comment: At this moment Sony has released a Reader 350 which is a touch version of this device; fyi.

    I have read many reviews here, on this item, and the one point I want to stress. Not only do you have access to the Sony Bookstore, but several other stores as well, like Borders, which will function with this reader. Not to mention the seemingly unlimited supply of epub books available. Unlike kindle which is stuck with its specific format, and nook which focuses primarily on Barnes and Nobel. The Sony reader is much more open. I suppose they (Sony) learned their lesson with their mp3-player difficulties.

    Most of the negative reviews here, based on book availability have really not researched the venues open to the Sony reader.

    Oh and by the way I am a man and I own the "rose" colored reader. This happened because I got it at an insane price, less than half of what is currently being charged for it. Considering the comfort and ease of use and extreme portability, don't let me forget about the two week battery. This is a great item. The color is not disturbing to me at all and I thought it might be. It would be easily remedied however with the decorative skins I have found for it.

    Nook and Kindle do not offer a user manipulatable organization of the books on your device, Sony does.

    My only problem is the non-expandable memory.

    For the price I paid however this is more than great. With its metalic outer shell it even feels stronger, sturdier than the nook or Kindle.

    I have several books that I have yet to read on my device, making the need for wi-fi or 3G, virtually useless.

    The page numbering system is alot more useful especially since you can go to a specific page so easily. The nook has the same numbering system but it is annoying having to use a drag bar to get to the right page.

    -no audio playback
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  • Customer Rating: Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5
  • Summary: GREAT READER AMAZON SUCKS
  • Comment: THIS PRODUCT IS GREAT BUT BUY IT FROM FRYS ELECTRONICS, AMAZON SERVICE IS VERY BAD
  • Customer Rating: Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5
  • Summary: Sony Pocket Reader
  • Comment: Bought this for the wife. I already had one. She absolutely loves it. If you don't want to rely on your computer for recharging, buy the optional recharger.
  • Customer Rating: Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5
  • Summary: My Reader - My Companion
  • Comment: I love my reader. I have as many books as I need without looking for a space to place them.

    The only drawback is that it freezes up and I have to reset it other then that it is great.
  • Customer Rating: Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5
  • Summary: Great Buy
  • Comment: I love my new Sony Reader. I mainly bought it to use while on the treadmill. Good choice of books to choose from the Reader store too.

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