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User reviews
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
5.0 stars
"A great device on its own merits, its not a Kindle -DUH"
Pros: Nice package. Easy to use. Flexible. Powerful. Fast. Great for research.. highlighting, book marking plus freehand and/or typed notes. Books can be downloaded from many sites in many formats. Great integration with the desktop.
Cons: Not quite as bright or sharp as other units
Its not a Kindle. If you want a Kindle, stop here. Go buy a KindleSummary: The CNET review goes about telling you how th... read more
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
3.5 stars
"CNET has it all wrong...AGAIN"
Pros: Stylish aluminum casing, razor thin, touch screen, free EPUB book downloads, included stylus, very good battery life
Cons: I'll be the first to admit there is a bit of a glare issue, expensive
Summary: I bought the Sony PRS 505 for my girlfriend m... read more
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
5.0 stars
Pros: Expandable memory, sleek/lightweight design, large/responsive touch screen, mp3 player, photo viewer, stylus, built-in dictionary, note taking function, easy to navigate menus.
Cons: the lack of managing my books/documents on the device itself.
Summary: I recieved the Sony Reader Touch Edition as a... read more
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4.5 stars
"Most universal ebook reader out there!"
Pros: - As close to a universal format support as possible for an eReader today
- Styling (very elegant)
- Touch screen UI
- Huge available library (a LOT that is FREE!)Cons: - Touch Screen UI (since it does add a little glare)
-No wireless connectivty (with wireless, this truly would be a killer eReader)Summary: - epub support means you can rent books from ... read more
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3.0 stars
"High glare and low contrast are big drawbacks."
Pros: Open to various formats.
Cons: Surprising glare under all types of lighting. Poor contrast is hard on the eyes.
Summary: I also own an iPhone and frankly find that ev... read more
Where to buy
Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-600BC (black):
$279.99 - $299.99
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