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27 out of 29 people found this review helpful
2.0 stars
Pros: lightweight, screen very readable
Cons: screen breaks easily
Summary: Unlike most of these user opinions, I have actually handled and used the device. For five minutes. Then the screen broke and the top half stopped working. This was caused by an incredibly small flex of the case while trying to follow Sony's instruct... read more >>
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9 out of 9 people found this review helpful
4.0 stars
"great for people who hate latptops and need to read"
Pros: excellent screen, intuitive controls, coolness factor
Cons: sceen a little slow, lack of rss feeds (except those on the sony site)
Summary: Okay, I read the other reviews AFTER I got the reader...so I opened the box carefully fully expecting to take it RIGHT back to the store.
As a person who reads a LOT for a living (college professor), I've always wanted something that I could... read more >> -
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
Pros: Light, easy to read, great for travel.
Cons: Left hand only button to advance pages.
Summary: After reading most of the comments posted, I continue to be amazed by those who are ready to rate a product they have never used. I have owned at least 3 previous ebooks, and find this to be the best one for a number of reasons. When I purchase an... read more >>
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7 out of 10 people found this review helpful
5.0 stars
"It's much better than the reviews coming from those who don't own it!"
Pros: amazing screen quality, large storage capacity, excellent interface
Cons: no search capability
Summary: I actually own the Reader and it's a terrific device. If it isn't done in by the unfounded negative reviews from people who don't own it, this should become the first 'killer app' ebook reader along the lines of the iPod and the mp3 world. It was am... read more >>
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
4.0 stars
"Great reader, lousy PDF emulator"
Pros: Nice screen, great battery life, nice Connect store
Cons: Trying to view PDF's is useless
Summary: First of all, Sony has a revolutionary product here for reading e-books and Word files. I've had the reader for a few weeks and can't put it down. The screen is easy to read indoors and outside. The text size can easily be expanded for e-books an... read more >>
