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Sony PRS-500 Portable Reader System comparison

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Product name	Sony PRS-500 Portable Reader System	Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-600BC (black)	Amazon Kindle Wireless Reading Device (U.S. Wireless)	Barnes & Noble Nook	Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 (silver)
Price	$4.06 to $6.84	$279.00 to $306.99	Check Prices	Check Prices	$189.99 to $222.99
CNET editors' rating	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	stars Overall score: ( stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating	2.5 stars	3.0 stars	3.5 stars		4.0 stars
Release date	February 01, 2007
The Bottom Line	Though the Sony PRS-500 Portable Reader System is an impressive platform for reading e-books and other documents, the price and availability of compatible "books" makes it a tougher sell.	While it's an improvement to the company's previous touch-screen model, Sony's Reader Touch Edition PRS-600 is saddled with a screen that's short on contrast and prone to glare--and it lacks the wireless convenience of Amazon's identically priced Kindle.	While it's short of perfection--and remains fairly pricey--the Amazon Kindle 2's improved design, built-in wireless capabilities, and user-friendly interface keep it atop the e-book reader heap in the U.S.	While it has a few kinks, the Nook's extra features make it a worthy and enticing alternative to the Kindle.	While Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 has a basic feature set, its $200 price tag, compact size, and Epub file compatibility make it an appealing e-book reader.
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Buying choices	Amazon.com $6.84 In stock: Backorder Amazon.com Marketplace $4.06 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	Buy direct from Sony Electronics, Inc. $299.99 In stock: Yes J&R Music and Computer World $299.99 In stock: Yes TigerDirect.com $299.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 18 CNET Certified stores	As shown: $349 Newer model available starting at: $259	As reviewed: $259 Please visit merchants website for availability	Buy direct from Sony Electronics, Inc. $199.99 In stock: Yes B&H Photo-Video $189.99 In stock: Yes J&R Music and Computer World $199.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 21 CNET Certified stores
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