The Sony
Portable Reader PRS-500-is our # 4 pick. The unit weighs less
than 9 ounces, only half an inch thick and stores 80 full eBooks
internally. This eBook Reader has 6 inch display and utilizes new
technology that is like reading a real paperback book.
Display
The Sony Portable Reader PRS-500 employs new display technology called E
Ink®. E Ink® technology provides crisp near 180º viewing angles. This
technology allows paper-like eBook reading experiences on a 6-inch
screen. Text can be magnified for sight impaired readers. This
high-contrast, high-resolution display is readable even in daylight.
Content and Accessibility
Thousands of electronic book titles are available and can be downloaded
and transferred using the Sony 500 electronic Book Reader. Sony Reader
allows search and browse from the CONNECT™ eBook online store. Web
content along with other supported documents can be transferred from
your PC also.
Mobile Library
Not only can 80 full eBooks be stored internally, memory cards can be
used to store additional eBooks. Lightweight and portable, this eBook
Reader can support an entire electronic library on the go.
EEase-of-Use
Screen can rotate between portrait and landscape. You can use Page
Forward and Page Back buttons to advance page-by-page or hold a few
seconds to advance 10 pages at a time. A row of numbered buttons helps
by:"1" brings you to the start of the book. "2" brings you to 20% of the
book… "3" to 30% and so on. When you are done reading and turn off the
Reader your place is held automatically. Once you turn your unit back
on, you are where you left off.
Battery Life
An internal rechargeable battery supports up to 7,500 continuous page
turns on one charge. AC Adapter or USB from your PC can recharge in as
little as 4 hours.
Accessories
Included is the CONNECT™ Reader PC Software that can transfer Adobe® PDF
documents, BBeB Book, and other text file formats to the Reader. Use
software to search, browse and download RSS Web content to the Sony
Portable Reader PRS-500. AC Adapter, USB cable are included along with a
soft black cover.
Conclusion
The Sony Portable Reader PRS-500 is a powerful eBook Reader providing an
almost real book reading experience. Very efficient operation provides
7,500 continuous page turns. Internally stores 80 full length eBooks and
supports memory cards that can store many more additional content and
eBooks. Software included for accessing current titles online. Weighing
less than 9 ounces this is a good choice for your portable library. |
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Internaly Stores 80 eBooks
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6-Inch Display |
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New E Ink Technology Display |
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180 Degree Angle Viewing |
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Text Magnification |
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7,500 Page-Turns per Charge |
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Portrait/Landscape Viewing |
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Weighs 9 Ounces |
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Search/Browse from “CONNECT eBook” |
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Expandable Memory Cards Slot |
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Auto Place-Holding |
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4 Hour Full Recharge |
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Software to Convert/Transfer dox |
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Soft Cover |
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