Sony Reader Digital Book PRS-505 - eBook reader - 6" monochrome E Ink - silver

Sony Reader Digital Book PRS-505 - eBook reader - 6" monochrome E Ink - silver
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The Reader Digital Book holds about 160 eBooks or hundreds more with optional removable memory cards. Its portable size makes it the perfect travel companion, allowing you to read a variety of books whenever and wherever you want. With thousands of eBook titles available from the Reader Store, you can choose to download new releases, classics and popular book titles as well as view other document formats such as Adobe PDF, RTF, TXT, BBeB and Microsoft Word. Its long battery life lasts up to 7,500 continuous page turns, and the amazing paper-like screen technology is easy on the eyes.

Key Features and Benefits: Ultra portable The Reader Digital Book offers a unique, on-the-go reading experience and is the perfect travel companion. With a compact and lightweight design, you can take it almost anywhere and read your books whenever and wherever you want. More compact than many paperbacks, it weighs about 9 ounces (without cover), is 1/3” thin , and holds up to 160 eBooks . You can easily hold it in one hand, and with its rechargeable battery, you can turn up to 7,500 continuous pages on a single charge . Impressive, paper-like display The Reader Digital Book provides a new way to experience reading. It boasts an impressive 6-inch display , utilizing breakthrough E Ink technology that's almost paper-like, making it easy to read, even in bright sunshine. In addition, the screen allows for high contrast and high resolution, with a near 180������ viewing angle. The text can also be magnified for comfort. Content Storage Capability With a compact and lightweight design you can take the Reader Digital Book almost anywhere. And with plenty of internal memory, and a slot for optional removable memory cards, you can take hundreds of titles, user-selected Web content, or other supported documents for reading on the go. It will hold approximately 160 averaged sized eBooks in internal memory (256 MB total capacity) and hundreds more with optional removable memory cards. Multiple eBook titles available The Reader Digital Book allows you to search, browse, discover, and buy thousands of new releases, classics and popular eBook titles from the Connect eBook Store and other participating websites . You can even go to other sites that have unsecured eBooks in file formats that the Reader supports . Access over 500,000 free public domain titles from Google . This translates into an incredible amount of content suitable for the Reader. More Than eBooks The Reader Digital Book isn't just about reading eBooks. Using the included eBook Library 2.0 PC Software, you can easily transfer Adobe PDF documents , Microsoft Word documents , BBeB Book, and other text file formats to the Reader, allowing you the flexibility to access and view multiple files at any time. What's Included: Sony Reader Digital Book PRS-505 USB cable

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Reviewed in the USA on Aug 10, 2009

I like the ease of use of my Sony Digital Book reader. I can easily put it in my purse or briefcase and I'm off. The 3 sizes of print is most helpful also as I can enlarge the print to be able to read without my glasses. The two draw backs that I can see to improve my Digital Book would be a light and for Barnes and Noble to allow the down load of their books. Nonna

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Reviewed in the USA on Jul 30, 2009

One of the best purchases I have made! Reads a wide selection of formats, unlike the Kindle. Stores appx. 160 books without a memory card. Holds up to 2 memory cards for even more storage. Lightweight. Easy to read & operate. I highly recommend this product! Great for the environment. Eliminates the stacks of books around the house. I LOVE IT!

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Reviewed in the USA on Jan 10, 2009

I thought it was a little expensive. I bought it for my mom, who seemed to like it. I set it up for her on my dad's computer. It was easy to purchase the books. Come with free classic books, but she didn't want many of those. If you are using a mac computer, it is not compatible. Luckily my dad had his work laptop home, so we used that one. Easy to use, a fun gift for book lovers.

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Reviewed in the USA on Jan 04, 2009

The Sony e-reader is a very nice product. My only disappointment is that there is no good light source for reading in dim light or in bed. I have tried a few different clip on lights and have not been impressed. If the cost of the product was less it would be easier to deal with this flaw. I have research the Kindle as well and they have the same problem with lighting. I also know that Sony has released the next version a (700 series) that does have a light....reviews have commented that the new touch screen version makes the text less crisp. I'm sure all the kinks will be worked out. If you aren't concerned about a light the Sony reader is a very good choice for you. Very nice looking,clear type and light weight.

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Reviewed in the USA on Dec 30, 2008

I purchased the Sony e-book reader for my wife fo christmas. I was hesitant at first but the more I researched it the more i liked it. When it arrived i put it through the paces and have to say that it is a good product. Easy to load with books/music/pictures, has two types of expandable media slots for SD media card or Sony memory Pro duo slot. I think this is the best deal for an e-book reader. It is proced a lil steep, hopefully over time it will come down.

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