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Sony® Reader Touch Edition™ Digital Book

Price:$299.99Each
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  • Item: 819164
  • Model: PRS600BC
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Touch screen makes reading a breeze.

Thinner, smaller and lighter than most magazines, the Reader Touch Edition™ lets you access up to 350 (or more with memory expansion card slots) of your favorite books from anywhere. The intuitive 6" touchscreen display makes navigation a breeze, letting you turn pages with the swipe of a finger. An included stylus offers freehand highlighting and annotation. With support for multiple file formats including ePub and PDF, you can enjoy books from more places, including The eBook Store from Sony and over one million free public domain titles from Google Books.

  • Elegant 6" display with touch screen navigation
  • Carry up to 350 of your favorite books at a time
  • Freehand highlighting and annotation
  • Access content from a wide number of online bookstores
  • Thin, light, highly portable design
  • Paper-like display for easy, natural reading
  • Two full weeks of reading on a single battery charge
  • Built-in New Oxford American Dictionary, Second Edition
  • Intuitive eBook Library software for PC and Mac
  • 5 adjustable font sizes to customize your reading experience
  • USB 2.0 data and power connection
  • Read in multiple formats, including ePub and PDF
  • Expansion slots for Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and SD media
  • Quick page turns and high contrast ratio
  • Right and left-hand side page advance buttons
  • Thoughtful navigation and button placement
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Sony AC Charger for Reader Digital Book
Item 778970
Model ACS5220E
Sony AC Charger for Reader Digital Book
  • Plug this charger into a standard AC wall outlet and charge your PRS-505 or PRS-500 portable reader in approximately two to four hours (from empty to full)
  • There's no need for a PC
  • Simply connect your portable reader to the ACS5220E charger and you'll be on your way to enjoying your favorite books again in no time
Expected Delivery1 Business Day
Price:
$29.99
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Sony® Reader Touch Edition™ Digital Book Cover with Light
Item 819642
Model PRSACL6
Sony® Reader Touch Edition™ Digital Book Cover with Light
  • Help protect Reader Touch Edition with the cover and custom designed light
  • Long power life at the standard brightness level
  • 2 brightness levels
Expected Delivery1 Business Day
Price:
$59.99
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Sony® Reader Touch Edition™ Digital Book Standard Cover
Item 819183
Model PRSASC6/BC
Sony® Reader Touch Edition™ Digital Book Standard Cover
  • Protect your Reader Touch Edition from dust, debris, scratches and dings with this fashionable cover
Expected Delivery1 Business Day
Price:
$29.99
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Protect Your Technology
2-Year Protection Plan with One-Time Screen Replacement for PDAs and Handhelds $200+
Item 500809
Model 500809
2-Year Protection Plan with One-Time Screen Replacement for PDAs and Handhelds $200+
  • Express shipping service: We will provide pre-paid shipping to and from repair facility
  • 24/7 technical support and customer service
  • Coverage to protect against normal wear and tear, as well as mechanical and electrical failure
Expected Delivery1 Business Day
Price:
$79.99
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Sony AC Charger for Reader Digital Book
Item 778970
Model ACS5220E
Sony AC Charger for Reader Digital Book
Price:
$29.99
Each
Sony Readers make a great gift!
Expected Delivery1 Business Day
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Sony® Reader Touch Edition™ Digital Book Cover with Light
Item 819642
Model PRSACL6
Sony® Reader Touch Edition™ Digital Book Cover with Light
Price:
$59.99
Each
Sony Readers make a great gift!
Expected Delivery1 Business Day
Qty. Add to Favorites
   
Sony® Reader Touch Edition™ Digital Book Standard Cover
Item 819183
Model PRSASC6/BC
Sony® Reader Touch Edition™ Digital Book Standard Cover
Price:
$29.99
Each
Sony Readers make a great gift!
Expected Delivery1 Business Day
Qty. Add to Favorites
Protect Your Technology
2-Year Protection Plan with One-Time Screen Replacement for PDAs and Handhelds $200+
Item 500809
Model 500809
2-Year Protection Plan with One-Time Screen Replacement for PDAs and Handhelds $200+
Price:
$79.99
Each
Expected Delivery1 Business Day
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Review Snapshot® by PowerReviews
Sony® Reader Touch Edition™ Digital Book
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.8 stars
(based on 6 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Adequate storage (6), Easy to use (6), Compact design (5), Fast (5), Long battery life (5)
Describe Yourself:
Tech savvy (3)
Primary use:
Personal (6)
Reviewed by 6 CustomersSort by:
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Truly Amazin
By BalalaikaVerified Buyer from Princeton, NJ on 11/13/2009
Pros:
Adequate Storage, Easy To Use, Fast, Good Compatibility, Great Software Bundle, Long Battery Life
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sony® Reader Touch Edition™ Digital Book:

Very customizable added Russian language option

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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good, but could be improved
By no nicknameVerified Buyer from Florida on 11/10/2009
Pros:
Adequate Storage, Can use both card slots, Compact Design, Easy To Use, Good Compatibility, Long Battery Life
Cons:
Library software awkward
Best Uses:
Read books and reference
Describe Yourself:
Harware sofware designer
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sony® Reader Touch Edition™ Digital Book:

Reader itself is good, page update a trifle slow, but good enough. Needs additional features such as calculator, address book. Needs additional organization tools for audio and pictures (provides essentially none).

Ebook sofware on PC is awkward to use, needs additional filters to show books not in collection, needs ability to drop book directly in collection, needs better collection management and control.

Needs text to speech software in reader. Expanding PDF fonts keeps any drawing in a PDF from showing, PDF useful with drawings only at smallest font.

Problems can be fixed with reprogramming from Sony if they decide to do it. Would compete with other products from other manufacturers.

Can use both SD card and Memory Stick PRO at the same time, allowing multiple collections and libraries. Bought with illuminated case, light must be positioned carefully to avoid glare.

Charger must be bought separately. Books included are not necessarily in English, some are samples only.

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Worth the wait and price
By garnetbabyVerified Reviewer from PA on 10/31/2009
Pros:
Adequate Storage, Compact Design, Easy To Use, Fast, Long Battery Life
Cons:
Limited Compatibility
Best Uses:
Syncing With Computer
Describe Yourself:
Technically Challenged
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sony® Reader Touch Edition™ Digital Book:

I've been hesitant, did a lot of research and finally chose the Sony reader mainly because it supports Word documents without conversion. Another reason I'm glad I didn't jump in with any previous models is I really, really like the touch control feature. The choice of different print size is excellent. The only down side is I'm finding it limiting on who I purchase e books from as the only source I can see at present is the Sony book store. I'm hopeful that is will improve in the future as more e readers are out there. Overall, very pleased with product.

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If you travel - and like to read !
By NualaMurphyVerified Buyer from Winter Haven, Florida on 10/27/2009
Pros:
Adequate Storage, Compact Design, Easy To Use, Fast
Best Uses:
Syncing With Computer
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sony® Reader Touch Edition™ Digital Book:

I am anxious to take this on trips abroad - much easier than carrying books. I am still trying to figure out how to download ebooks at the public library - the directions were sketchy.

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i would buy this product again
By computermomVerified Buyer from Phoenix, AZ on 10/27/2009
Pros:
Adequate Storage, Compact Design, Easy To Use, Fast, Long Battery Life
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sony® Reader Touch Edition™ Digital Book:

none

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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Pricey but worth it for avid readers.
By Pam the readerVerified Buyer from Parrish, FL on 10/21/2009
Pros:
Adequate Storage, Compact Design, Easy To Use, Fast, Good Compatibility, Great Software Bundle, Long Battery Life, Simple to download books
Cons:
NONE
Best Uses:
Excellent for travel
Describe Yourself:
Averager
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sony® Reader Touch Edition™ Digital Book:

Bought this for my wife's birthday. She fell in love with it immediately.

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