- Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 47 reviews Back to product review
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User reviews
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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
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5.0 stars
"Absolutely Phenomenal Reading Device (Great Re-Design)"
Pros: Great ergonomic design, great battery life, easy on the eyes when reading,, great interface that makes organizing books easy, mp3 player if you like audio books, PDF files supported, expandable memory, relatively inexpensive compared to other ebooks.
Cons: DRM on all epub books that can be rather pricey at the Sony store, limited selection of ebooks (for now), some may not like the refresh flash between page turns.
Summary: I absolutely love this device! The design is... read more
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4.5 stars
Pros: It's lighter than a hardcover, easy to read, easy to handle, unlike the Amazon Kindle it's metal rather than plastic which makes it feel more substantial. Ability to move books right to the reader is a plus.
Cons: No dictionary or connection to content from the device like the Kindle, smaller library of available titles.
Summary: While I would love to see the dictionary and ... read more
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1.0 stars
Pros: Compact and easy to carry with me.
Cons: Only lasted about 1 1/2 years and then completely died. No longer under warranty. I expected it to last longer than that. Not worth the expense if it's not going to last.
Where to buy
Sony Reader Digital Book PRS-505 (silver):
$499.00
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