Sony PRS-500 Review
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May 31st, 2006
Summary
The Sony® Reader offers a new and convenient digital reading experience. It boasts an amazing screen with technology that rivals text on paper. Weighing less than 9 ounces and at only ˝” thin,it's more compact than many paperbacks. Plus, it comes with software that seamlessly allows you to search and browse thousands of electronic book titles from the Connect® eBookstore and then easily transfer from your PC to your Sony Reader. With built-in memory and multi-format support, you can take many of your favorite titles and documents with you. So compact and convenient, you'll want to take it everywhere.
Specs
| Model: PRS-500 |
| Display Panel 6 Inch "electronic paper" display |
| Resolution SVGA 800x600 Approx. 170 Pixels Per Inch |
| Color 4-level grey-scale |
| Power Supply Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery / AC adapter USB (Battery Recharge only) |
| Maximum battery life Approx 7,500 page turns |
| Battery charge time AC adapter: Approx. 4 hours USB-cable: Approx. 6 hours |
| Internal memory Approx. 64 MB |
| Format BBeB Book / PDF / JPEG / MP3 |
| Supplied Accessories PC Management Software Soft cover USB cable AC Power Adapter |
| Dimensions Maximum Dimensions: 175.6 mm (H) x 123.6 mm (W) x 13.8 mm (D) 6.9 x 4.9 x 0.5 (inches) Minimum Depth: 8.7 mm / 0.34 inches |
| Weight 250g (Approx. 8.8 oz, without Soft cover) |