Reviews of the Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 (silver)
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CNET Review
The Good: With its sharp 5-inch screen, the Sony Reader Pocket Edition is much more compact than the Kindle 2 and fits comfortably in one hand when reading; font size is adjustable; decent battery life; Sony's eBook Library software is now both Windows- and Mac-compatible, with best sellers costing $9.99 (just like Amazon); Epub file compatibility lets you access thousands of free classic Google Books and loaner files from many local libraries; also displays Word and PDF files.
The Bad: No expandable memory; battery is sealed into unit; screen may be too small for some people; limited zoom function with PDF files; cannot display JPEGs or play back MP3 files; not as zippy as the step-up PRS-600; USB charging only works from PCs.
The Bottom Line: While Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 has a basic feature set, its $200 price tag, compact size, and Epub file compatibility make it an appealing e-book reader.
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: PRS-300SC
General
- Product Type eBook reader
- Width 4.2 in
- Depth 0.4 in
- Height 6.2 in
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 4.2 in x .4 in x 6.2 in
- Color Silver
- Weight 7.7 oz
- Color Silver
- Included Accessories Protective cover
Display
- Display Type 5 in E Ink
- Display type 5 in E Ink
- Image 3-bit (8 gray levels)
- Display Resolution 800 x 600
Telecom
- Modem None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces Hi-Speed USB
Power
- Battery installed (max) 1 Lithium ion
EBook Reader
- Supported Text Formats PDF, RTF, TXT, BBeB, EPUB, BBeB DRM
- Supported Still Image Formats 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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PRS-300SC Reader Pocket Edition Silver Digital Reader from 7 online stores: Lowest Price: $194.80
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