Posts about the Sony PRS-500 Portable Reader System
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Cool-er e-book reader has value, barebones appeal [review]
The Interead Cool-er e-book reader is just $250, cheaper than Sony's PRS e-reader and Amazon's Kindle. But is it worth the price? I go hands-on to find out. by Andrew ...
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Reviews of the Sony PRS-500 Portable Reader System
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CNET Review
The Good: Slim and relatively lightweight; screen requires no backlight and is easy to read in bright environments; with the addition of optional memory card (SD or Memory Stick Pro), it's capable of storing thousands of electronic books; font size can be adjusted with a single button push; decent battery life; displays PDF and Word files, most image files, and plays MP3 and AAC audio.
The Bad: Overall, the unit feels a tad sluggish, with a short but noticeable delay when turning a page; controls aren't as intuitive as they could be; interface could be slightly easier to use; Sony's online Connect bookstore is still a work in progress; proprietary Connect book files aren't compatible with other devices and are often as expensive as paper books; Connect software isn't available for Mac owners; no support for Audible audio books.
The Bottom Line: Though the Sony PRS-500 Portable Reader System is an impressive platform for reading e-books and other documents, the price and availability of compatible "books" makes it a tougher sell.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 63/100. Comparing these reviews to 77208 other PDAs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 = Excellent.
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wired.co.uk
Review Summary: Inside the unassuming case of the Sony Reader is one ambitious device. It aims not only to compete with the Kindle, a similar e-book sold by Amazon, but also to overturn hundreds of years of publishing tradition and render the book obsolete. It's ...
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computerbuyer.co.uk
Review Summary: Books have never been so sexy. Easy to use and pretty to look at.
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e-gear.com
Review Summary: So, who's going to use this? I'm not sure it's for everybody. Most people carry around one book at a time, so why have a device that carries many? And personal library builders who like to show off their collections more than their gadgets won't see ...
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: PRS500
Operating System / Software
- OS provided Sony Reader Software
General
- Built-in devices Display, Digital camera
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 4.9 in x 0.5 in x 6.9 in
- Weight 8.8 oz
- Packaged contents Carrying case
- Slot provided type Memory Stick, SD Memory Card
Memory
- Installed RAM 64 MB
Display
- Display type 6 in E Ink
- Color support 2-bit (4 gray levels)
- Max resolution 800 x 600
Power
- Battery installed (max) 1 Lithium ion
- Recharge time 4 hour(s)
- Power supply device Power adapter
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