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- Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 45 reviews Back to product review
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User reviews
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3.5 stars
"This tough critic is keeping it"
Pros: E-ink technology is very book-like... find myself reaching to turn the page, love being able to have dozens of books with me for whatever I choose to read or if I get 100 pages into something and don't care to continue.
Cons: Its not a warm book, not so great at the beach, ebooks are more expensive than I would have thought given that there is practically no cost to the publisher.
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2.0 stars
"IF you buy one, GET THE ADH WARRANTY! Not optional!"
Pros: The size and layout of this product is excellent, the screen very readable in low light and the price SEEMS more reasonable than the Kindle.
Cons: The screen breaks far too easily. Many of the newest books are not available. The 4 yr ADH warranty for $129.99 is NOT a replacement warranty. I thought I could go into the SONY store to get a replacement. it is over 1/2 the cost of the unit. WRONG!
Summary: My wife bought me this device for Christmas a... read more
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4.5 stars
"Almost bought a Kindle but I got this one instead"
Pros: Solid but not heavy build
Nice leather cover, comes pre-attached
Screen is very sharp even with images
Comes with software which allows you to either buy books from e-book store or upload your own books, pdfs, word documents, pictures and mp3sCons: The turn buttons are too small
Doesn't come with an AC adapter but it does charge through mini usb so any blackberry charger can workSummary: I have really wanted to buy an e-ink book rea... read more
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1.5 stars
"Couldn't deal with the page flash"
Pros: Sleek design, trendy look. Geek status.
Cons: The screen flash on page turn drove me crazy, and I was afraid it would ruin my eyesight, or at least give me a headache. I get migraines often enough, thank you very much.
Summary: I simply could not deal with that screen flas... read more
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5.0 stars
Pros: I spent so much money on this i was scared of damaging. Anyway i got this case they specifically made for a kindle and it works!
Cons: http://www.amazon.com/Deluxe-Carrying-Case-Amazon-Kindle/dp/B001TR4D1K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&m=A2QHBM8MEN9W65&s=electronics&qid=1235779963&sr=1-1
Where to buy
Sony Reader Digital Book PRS-505 (silver):
$296.99 - $311.99
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Amazon.com Marketplace
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$296.99 | Yes |
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Office Depot
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$299.99 | Yes |
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$311.99 | Yes |
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