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Sony PRS-505 Portable Digital E-Reader System

Sony PRS-505 Digital eBook Reader

Sony PRS-505 Portable Digital E-Reader

The Sony PRS-505 Digital e-Reader is a strong contender in the field of ebook readers. Sony has reworked its controls for this model to giving the unit a more "actual book" feel when turning pages. It is easy on the eyes whether reading in a lighted room or under the bright sun. Its various gray scale settings (8 in all) offer text and graphics that are both clear and crisp.

Go to the Official Sony PRS-505 Website

:: FEEDBACK & OVERVIEW

Overall Rating:

The Sony PRS-505 Digital e-Reader is a strong contender to the Kindle and should be closely considered when choosing a digital book reader.

 

 

Actual Customer Feedback:

"The display could appear a bit brighter, but does not strain the eyes ... Because of the display technology, the brighter the light in which the page is viewed, the more readable it is." 
Portion of actual user review on Amazon.com

"I find the Sony really easy to use. The new software and tools to organize and convert your ebooks may be a different matter, depending on what you plan to do."
Portion of actual user review on mobileread.com

"I LOVE my Sony Reader! I use a memory card in it also, in addition to the built in memory."
Portion of actual user review on Yahoo Answers

Our Research on the Sony Portable Digital e-Reader System Suggests:

There is a general consensus among users of the PRS-505.that the unit performs reasonably well. As can be expected, those who own the product rave about it. But as with all such items there are some minor concerns. In this case the main one seems to be about the software used to maintain your digital library.

Verdict:

The Sony Portable Digital e-Reader is a strong entry in the market. It is worth considering as an option for mobile on-the-go reading.

Go to the Official Sony PRS-505 Website

:: PRODUCT DETAILS

Company Info:

PRS-505 is a model of Digital eBook reader owned by Sony Corporation, Inc. The domain name (sony.com) is owned by Sony Electronics, Inc. in San Jose, California.

Product Specifications:
  • Displays eBooks purchased from the CONNECT eBook online store
  • Displays Adobe® PDFs, plus TXT, RTF, BMP, JPEG, GIF, PNG and Microsoft® Word files
  • Plays MP3 and AAC files (protected files not supported)
  • Capacity to store up to 160 typical eBooks
  • Internal 192MB memory
  • Memory slot holds an SD Memory Card (up to 2GB capacity) and Memory Stick® Duo media (up to 8GB capacity)
  • Can be used as a portable USB storage drive
Price: $299.99 SRP
Return Policy: You may return new, unopened items sold and fulfilled by Amazon.com within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.

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