Sony PRS-600 eBook Reader
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Sony PRS-600 eBook Reader

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  • Weight: 10.09 oz.
  • Text Formats: BBeB ePub PDF RTF TXT
  • Screen Size: 6 inch
  • Type: eBook Reader
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Sony PRS-600 eBook Reader

Thinner, smaller and lighter than most magazines, the Reader Touch Edition™ lets you access up to 350 (or more with memory expansion card slots) of your favorite books from anywhere. The intuitive 6" touchscreen display makes navigation a breeze, letting you turn pages with the swipe of a finger. An included stylus offers freehand highlighting and annotation. With support for multiple file formats including ePub and PDF, you can enjoy books from more places, including The eBook Store from Sony and over one million free public domain titles from Google Books.

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naphtalia
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Sony Reader Touch PRS-600

bynaphtalia Feb 25, 2010
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Accepts various file types. Allows notes. Easy to read. Expandable memory. It's...
Cons Glare can make it hard to read.
Recommended it? Yes

I fell in love with the idea of an E-Book reader when I saw a friend using her Kindle to read a newspaper. I've wanted one ever since, but the price always made it prohibitive. Still, I've been looking at both the Kindle and Sony eBook reader for awhile. This past Valentine's day, I came across a... Read full review »

ivplay
271

The Sony PRS-600 works well for my needs

byivplay Jan 24, 2011
27 Helpfuls 28 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Format friendly, expandable memory, and good size and weight
Cons Many complain of the glare and recommend trading up to the 650
Recommended it? Yes

I have researched and thought about buying an eReader for some time now, and had just about convinced myself that I was going to buy a Nook when I came into possession of a PRS-600 by unfortunate circumstances. My grandmother recently passed, and when she did so she left a PRS-600, less than a year... Read full review »

25

Stylish eBook Reader, but Touch screen is a compromise

byredmonddad Sep 2, 2009
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Screen refresh rate, broad support of book formats, size, touch interface, collections,...
Cons Display contrast, input lag, no wireless (coming with the PRS-900 "Daily...
Recommended it? No

(Not sure why the Epinions link says "No longer available"...this just came out!)

I've wanted an E-Ink based eBook reader for some time and with recent growth in availability of titles (but still not where I wish it was) and a looming price war between Sony and the Amazon Kindle I finally... Read full review »

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The Reader Touch Edition features a 6"display with simple, easy-to-use touchscreen navigation. Turn pages with the swipe of a finger and enjoy fast and intuitive navigation of your favorite books. Take freehand notes and highlight sections of text you want to revisit later, just as you would in a real book, using the included stylus. If you prefer, a virtual keyboard is also available for entering quick notes or searching your eBooks. If you want, you can even export your notes to your computer using the eBook Library software. Enjoy access to a wider number of books from a wider number of places. By supporting both industry standard formats, ePub and PDF, you can access books at Sony's eBookstore, check out books from public libraries, access over 500,000 free public domain titles from Google, as well as sharing sites, online aggregators and personal publishers (Internet access is required). Not sure which books to bring on your trip? With the Reader Touch Edition, you will never have to make that choice again. 512MB of onboard memory lets you carry up to 350 of your favorite books at a time. Whether you're venturing across town or across the country, the Reader Touch Edition makes an ideal travelling companion. Measuring just 0.4" thin and weighing less than 9 ounces, the Reader Touch Edition is thinner and more lightweight than almost any book, and even many magazines. The Reader Touch Edition utilizes E-Ink screen technology to deliver an amazing, paper-like display that's more like ink on paper and fully readable in direct sunlight. Enjoy up to two full weeks of reading (7,500 continuous page turns) on a single battery charge. Paper-like display for easy, natural reading Two full weeks of reading on a single battery charge Built-in Oxford American English eDictionary Intuitive eBook Library software for PC and Mac 5 adjustable font sizes to customize your

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN PRS600

Key Features

Weight 10.09 oz.
Text Formats BBeB • ePub • PDF • RTF • TXT
Screen Size 6 inch
Type eBook Reader

Technical Features

Expansion Slot Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot • Memory Stick Duo Slot
Input Method Touch Screen
Interface Type USB 2.0

Display

Screen Resolution 800 x 600
Color Depth 3-bit (8 gray levels)
Display Technology Monochrome LCD

Multimedia

Built-in Music Player MP3 Player
Audio Output Headphone Jack

Battery

Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery

Dimensions

Depth 0.39 in.
Height 6.86 in.
Width 4.76 in.

Warranty

Warranty Limited

Miscellaneous

Release Date August, 2009
Product ID 88206956
UPC 4905524597974

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