Sony Digital Reader Touch Edition - Black (PRS600BC)
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Manufacturer: SonyModel: PRS-600BC
Color: Black
Product features:
- 6" display with touch screen navigation
- Holds up to 350 books
- Wide variety of content available
- New Oxford American Dictionary, Second Edition Built in
- Memory Stick PRO DuoTM and SD media10 compatible
- 3-Year Service Plan - Covers Electronic Items $200.00-$299.99
- Sony AC Adapter/Charger for PRS-500 and PRS-505
- Sony Digital Reader Pocket Edition Cover with Light - Black (PRSACL3)
- Sony Digital Reader Zipper EVA Case Pocket Edition - Black (PRSAZC3)
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Customer Review: I expected better
Summary: 3 Stars
The reader looks really good, but once you begin to use it many of its flaws become apparent.
The internal processor is slower than what I expected. The touch screen is responsive, but it does reflect quite a bit of light. I always find myself adjusting the reading angle to reduce glare and reflection. There is an optional stylus to use on the screen and I prefer to use that because the screen really shows finger prints and smudges.
Another issue is the font sizes for ebooks. While my ebooks are free downloads, the font is very small. There is a zoom feature to enlarge the font, but I don't like this because not all the page fits within the viewing area. I have to "turn the page" 3 or 4 times to complete one page of an ebook.
The biggest issue is the software which comes with the reader. It is very slow and must be installed on your computer to access sony's online books. I would like to see a drag-and-drop feature which would make adding documents to the reader much easier. Instead, I have to go through a long process of searching and finding which documents to add and then use the program to add the documents to my library. In other words, the software that must be used with the reader is not user friendly.
There are optional ports for extra storage and that is a plus. I have added music and pictures to an SD card. The rest of my documents are on the readers internal storage.
My honest opinion: Go for a Kindle or Nook instead of this.
Description of Sony Digital Reader Touch Edition - Black (PRS600BC)
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 yourDigital Cameras & Photo Categories
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