Sony Digital Reader Pocket Edition – Dark Blue
The Reader Pocket Edition features a 5″ display and an elegant, lightweight design that’s easy to slip into a purse or jacket pocket for convenient, on-the-go reading. Not sure which books to bring on your trip? With the Reader Pocket Edition, you will never have to make that choice again. 512MB of onboard memory lets you carry up to 350 of your favorite books3 at a time. Enjoy access to a wider number of books from a wider number of places. By supporting both industry standard formats, ePub and PDF, you can access books at Sony’s eBookstore, check out books from public libraries, access over 500,000 free public domain titles from Google, as well as sharing sites, online aggregators and personal publishers. The Reader Pocket Edition utilizes EInk screen technology to deliver an amazing, paper-like display that’s more like ink on paper and fully readable in direct sunlight. Intuitive eBook Library software makes it easy to download eBooks, manage your collection, and transfer titles to your Reader Pocket Edition. eBook Library software works with both PC and Mac. Enjoy up to two full weeks of reading (7,500 continuous page turns) on a single battery charge. The Reader Pocket Edition offers you the ability to resize text. Choose from three adjustable font sizes to improve readability.
Technical Details :
* Elegant, lightweight design with 5 display.
* Carry up to 350 of your favorite books at a time.
* Access a wide number of online bookstores.
* Paper-like display for easy, natural reading.
* Intuitive e-Book Library software for PC and Mac.
PROS:
- Great form-factor.
- Excellent ergonomics.
- More durable design.
- Excellent screen image.
- Very good on-device interface.
- Acceptable Sony Library software.
CONS :
- The page turn button placement is located in the center at the bottom, which makes it awkward to hold and turn the page.
- The unit ships with a slip cover rather then a book style cover, so you will not be able to use a clip on book light unless you purchase the book style cover from Sony.
- The unit does not ship with a plug in charger, just the USB adapter, so you will have to plug the unit in to your computer to charge it.
- It does not have an external memory slot for add on memory storage.
