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Posts about the Sony Reader Digital Book PRS-700BC

Reviews of the Sony Reader Digital Book PRS-700BC

  • 6.8

    CNET Review

    November 26, 2008

    The Good: The PRS-700 is sleeker than the Kindle; faster processor speeds up the device; new touch-screen interface offers better ergonomics and is easier to use; with the addition of an optional memory card (SD or Memory Stick Pro), it's capable of storing thousands of electronic books; font size is adjustable; decent battery life; displays Word and PDF files (and zooms them), shows most image files, and plays MP3 and AAC audio; built-in LED lighting isn't great but allows you to read in the dark.

    The Bad: New touch screen is more glare-prone and doesn't have as much contrast as Amazon's Kindle or Sony's PRS-505; built-in lighting is from the screen periphery and is not true backlighting; eBook Library software isn't available for Mac owners; there's no support for Audible audio books; and no built-in wireless access.

    The Bottom Line: The PRS-700 takes one step forward for Sony digital readers--and a couple leaps back.

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  • 9.6

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | October 27, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 60/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 77208 other PDAs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 96/100 = Excellent.

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  • 6.0

    wired.com

    By Candice Chan | April 20, 2009

    Review Summary: The slick touchscreen and clean menus make the PRS-700 easy to befriend. Reading aficionados will appreciate the gesture-controlled page turns and the LED sidelights. Though the device comes with a stylus, it often responds better to your fingertip.

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  • 8.0

    digitaltrends.com

    By John Brandon | January 20, 2009

    Review Summary: Eyestrain, cramped fingers, sore wrists… these are the hallmarks of reading online. In fact, when doing so, usability experts assert that we're not really reading at all, and...

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  • No Rating

    reghardware.co.uk

    By Alun Taylor | January 10, 2009

    Review Summary: Real page turner...

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Manufacturer: Sony

Part number: PRS-700BC

Operating System / Software

  • OS provided Sony Reader Software
  • Operating system Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

General

  • Dimensions (W x D x H) 4.8 in x 0.3 in x 6.9 in
  • Weight 9 oz
  • Slot provided type SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo

Display

  • Display type 6 in E Ink
  • Color support 3-bit (8 gray levels)

Power

  • Battery installed (max) 1 Lithium ion
  • Recharge time 4 hour(s)

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