Sony PRS-500 Review

By
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)


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