- Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 21 reviews Back to product review
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5 out of 6 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
"Fabulous upgrade from PRS 500"
Pros: The touch screen is terrific. The built in light could be better but is functional. The expanded storage size is great. The attached cover is a good quality and protects the device. The ability to add notes is much appreciated.
Cons: The screen glare could be improved upon and the ability to wirelessly download is something to look forward to in another improved model. Still expensive but worth the price.
Summary: After using the original PRS 500 model for tw... read more
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6 out of 9 people found this review helpful
1.0 stars
"WAIT TILL THEY FIX THE SCREEN TO MUCH GLARE"
Pros: built in light for low light settings
Cons: too many to enumerate!
Summary: Pros: the onboard light Cons: so many! I have... read more
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
2.0 stars
Pros: Touch Screen
Cons: Poor screen quality, no dicitionary look up like iPod/iPhone eReader, built in light does not really help. Too pricey! Overall not half as good as the PRS-505.
Summary: I think Sony has a good idea if they can make... read more
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
Pros: Can store lots of books so I don't have to carry schoolbooks around with me.
Great size for carrying around (fits nicely in my toolkit bag).
Syncs easily with laptop software - even using Windows 7 RC1.Cons: Screen is sorta reflective (not shiny) if you're not used to it; my Acer Aspire One has a shiny screen and is WAY different reflection-wise.
Haven't been able to sync a 19MB dictionary file to it, but the 10MB Lord of the Rings syncs okay.Summary: The sidelights really help a lot in low-light... read more
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
4.0 stars
"Easy way to read everywhere!"
Pros: Easy to carry around - fits in any purse. Smaller than most paperbacks. Love the light for reading in dark buses or cars.
Cons: The E-Book software is somewhat clunky. It would be nice if you could rename books and re-arrange how they sort in the index.
Summary: I like the way it saves your place and you do... read more
