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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Sony
Display Size: 6 inches
EAN: 0027242723658
Item Dimensions: 6903056480
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
Model: PRS-505/LC
Modem Description: None
MPN: PRS-505/LC
Native Resolution: 6"
Publisher: Sony
Studio: Sony
System Memory Size: 0 MB
System Memory Type: SDRAM
Warranty: 1 year warranty

Features:

• Easy to read display - e-paper display with quicker page turns
• Premium design - Simple, yet sophisticated with easier navigation
• Compact and lightweight
• Integrated eBookstore with 20K titles
• Up to 7,500 page turns on full charge

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Accessories:

• Cover with Custom Light Shield +2 Aaa Batteries
• Belkin F8U1500 IR Universal Wireless Keyboard

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
Experience the joy of reading a variety of your favorite books?all stored digitally in one compact device. The slimmer, redesigned Reader Digital Book lets you carry a stack of books in one hand. 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 at The eBook Store from Sony, you can choose to download new releases, classics and popular book titles as well as view other document formats such as Adobe PDF10, 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. Screen Size - Approx. 6 Measured Diagonally; Resolution - Approx. 170 Pixels Per Inch; Gray Scale - 8-Level Grey Scale Up to 7,500 page turns on full charge Audio and picture playback Dual SD Card and Memory Stick(R) Pro Duo Expansion Slot Mountable USB Drive Charges via USB Unit Dimensions (Approx.) - 6.9 x 4.8 x 0.3 (175 x 122 x 8mm) / Weighs 9 ounces Includes Tan Soft Case, USB Cable, Quick Start(TM) Guide, CD-ROM Limited Warranty - Labor- 90 days from the date of purchase; Parts- 1 Year from the date of purchase




Rating: - A Great Purchase
The ability to buy e-books from various sites makes this product better than the Kindle. One may also take out e-books from a public library. Great product!

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Rating: - Converting / Reading PDF's and Exercising
Most of the material I read for work and pleasure comes in pdf format from various web sites.

I reviewed the Kindle and decided to go with the Sony because of its ability to handle pdf's. It's not perfect because pdf's come formatted in many different ways, but the Sony definitely meets my requirements.

In addition to uploading pdf's directly into the eBook, another option, is to save the document as a text file (.txt) before uploading. Adobe Reader gives you this option ... Read More

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Rating: - Great unit, but not perfect...
I purchased this for my wife and it holds a lot of content. I opted to download Calibre for the library maintenance rather than using the included Sony software. The controls are intuitive, features are on par with competing units, and battery charge lasts days with constant reading. One major item of concern are the random reboots my wife experiences. I verified the firmware is up-to-date so I'm not sure what the issue is here - Overall, a great product that delivers what I expected.

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Rating: - We're getting really close...
We're getting really close to something that can replace paper books most of the time, though I think they will never go away altogether. I was happy to receive this as a gift several months ago though I would hesitate to buy for myself.

Pros
-Re-sizable font. Oh yeah. This is huge for old folks and myopes like me.
-Lighter than many paperbacks
-Easier to hold than most paperbacks and nearly all hardback books. Kind of follows from the bit about being lighter, but ... Read More

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Rating: - Great product
I have only had mine a short time, but so far I love it. It is slim and sleek with good software design. It holds tons of books and is expandable via memory card. There is a great selection of ebooks out there (both at Sony's store and other stores) and so far I've found everything I was looking for.

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