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 ...
- To heck with the Kindle: Sony Reader PRS-700 reviewed
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 75755 other PDAs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = Excellent.
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No Rating
letsgomobile.org
Review Summary: The Sony Reader Pocket Edition is a small pocket-sized eBook that makes it possible to carry along hundreds of books inside your pocket. The Reader Pocket Edition has a stylish appearance featuring clear buttons and icons, a fast processor, and a ...
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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.
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: PRS500
General
- Product Type eBook reader
- Width 4.9 in
- Built-in Devices Display, Digital camera
- Depth 0.5 in
- Height 6.9 in
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 4.9 in x 0.5 in x 6.9 in
- Weight 8.8 oz
- Included Accessories Carrying case
- Slot provided type Memory Stick, SD Memory Card
Memory
- RAM 64 MB
- Installed RAM 64 MB
- Supported Flash Memory Cards Memory Stick, SD Memory Card
Display
- Display Type 6 in E Ink
- Display type 6 in E Ink
- Image 2-bit (4 gray levels)
- Display Resolution 800 x 600
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Sony Reader Software
Audio
- Supported Digital Audio Formats AAC, MP3
Telecom
- Modem None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) Memory Stick, SD Memory Card
- Interfaces 1, USB
Power
- Battery installed (max) 1 Lithium ion
- Power Device Power adapter
- Recharge Time 4 hour(s)
- Power supply device Power adapter
EBook Reader
- Supported Text Formats PDF, RTF, TXT, BBeB, BBeB DRM
- Supported Still Image Formats BMP, GIF, PNG, JPEG
- Battery Life (pages) 7500 pages
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable
Battery
- Installed Qty (Max Supported) 1
- Technology / Form Factor Lithium ion
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
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