Posts about the Sony Reader Digital Book PRS-700BC
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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 Reader Digital Book PRS-700BC
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CNET Review
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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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 60/100 and users 82/100. Comparing these reviews to 75755 other PDAs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 95/100 = Excellent.
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wired.com
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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digitaltrends.com
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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Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: PRS-700BC
General
- Product Type eBook reader
- Width 4.8 in
- Depth 0.3 in
- Height 6.9 in
- 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
Memory
- Supported Flash Memory Cards SD Memory Card, Memory Stick Duo
Display
- Display Type 6 in E Ink
- Display type 6 in E Ink
- Image 3-bit (8 gray levels)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Sony Reader Software
- OS Required 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
Audio
- Supported Digital Audio Formats AAC, MP3
Telecom
- Modem None
GPS System
- GPS Navigation None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 SD Memory Card, 1 Memory Stick PRO Duo
- Interfaces 1 x USB
Power
- Battery installed (max) 1 Lithium ion
- Recharge Time 4 hour(s)
Input Device
- Type Touch-screen
EBook Reader
- Supported Text Formats DOC, PDF, RTF, TXT, BBeB, BBeB DRM
- Supported Still Image Formats BMP, GIF, PNG, JPEG
- Battery Life (pages) 7500 pages
- Features Built-in LED reading light
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable
Battery
- Installed Qty (Max Supported) 1
- Technology / Form Factor Lithium ion
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Min Processor Type 800 MHz
- System Requirements Details Celeron - RAM 128 MB - HD 20 MB
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Labor - 90 days, Limited warranty - Parts - 1 year
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