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| The Reader Digital Book by Sony, Silver |
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| Item# 64305 |
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Overview
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- Load up to 160 books into memory
- Long life between charges
- Small and portable - about the size of a paperback book - thinner than previous model
- USB2.0 gives faster downloads
- Amazing clarity - readable in low light or bright sunlight
Essential Info
Sony Reader Review - Lee Gomes of the Wall Street Journal, 9/5/07 "It is a truth universally unacknowledged that reading a book for pleasure involves a lot of hard work," writes reporter Lee Gomes of the Wall Street Journal. "You have to fight to keep it open and pressed flat, and just when you've comfortably arranged everything, you have to turn the page and start all over again. Naturally, you need to do all this without bothering the cat." "Not so with the Sony Reader," as Gomes notes, "The Sony Reader is slim, light and can be held in one hand. To go to the next page, you just nudge it with your thumb." Gomes is impressed at the readability of the Reader, describing how the resolution is much higher than on a desktop monitor, because of Sony's use of E Ink. The Reader's monochrome display reflects ambient light rather than being back lit, so it's readable in bright light."Here's good news for people who love books. The Reader Digital Book by Sony is an amazing innovation that allows you to carry a library of books in a device as small as a paperback. Don't worry about trying to choose which books to take along when you travel - now you can take them all. No matter what type of book you're in the mood for, your favorite titles are right there at your fingertips. Sony has also added support for Adobe EPUB or PDF eBooks, which means you aren't limited to Sony proprietary books and the library of available books and material is continuing to grow thanks to these new updates and partnerships. The EPUB format is equivalent to .mp3 files for audio and is now the standard for ebooks. To update a PRS-505 Sony Reader with Adobe EPUB or PDF eBooks firmware, click here. This product can only be shipped to the billing address & only within the USA. Orders containing this item and shipping to an alternate address (non-billing address) will not be processed. The shipping & billing addresses must be the same. Canadian customers may ship to a U.S. address.
Manuals/Software
What's Included
PRS-505 Portable Reader System
PC Management Software
Tan Soft Case
USB Cable
Quick Start Guide
Operation Guide (preloaded on Reader)
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More Info
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Amazing Paper-Like DisplaySony obviously spent a great deal of time developing the viewing screen, because it looks much like a page in a good book. Experience reading in a whole new way: The Reader Digital Book boasts an impressive six-inch display, utilizing breakthrough E Ink® Display technology, presenting text as clear as if it were on paper - it's high resolution, high contrast, and can be viewed at up to 180°. In addition, the screen can be magnified 200 percent, making reading a joy even for sight-impaired readers.
Ultra PortableMeasuring about the size of a paperback, the lightweight Reader Digital Book easily slips into your bag or briefcase, allowing you to enjoy your favorite books wherever you are. Weighing only about nine ounces, traveling with the Reader is much more convenient than dragging along conventional books. And since its rechargeable battery powers you through up to 7,500 page turns, you're ready for the long haul - the Reader uses power only when changing pages and goes dormant while you're reading. Personalize your Reader Digital Book with the optional Black cover or Black cover w/ Light and enjoy the benefit of special pockets to hold your boarding pass, business cards, and memory cards.
VersatileOf course, you can use your Reader Digital Book to download and read books, but it's useful for other enjoyable activities as well. Using the included eBook Library 2.0 PC Software, you can easily transfer Adobe® PDF documents10, Microsoft Word documents5, BBeB Book, and other text file formats to the Reader, allowing you the flexibility to access and view multiple files at any time. You can view pictures from Memory Sticks, SD cards, or downloaded from your computer. Listen to music via the headphone port (headphones sold separately).
Hold 160 Books at a TimeNever leave the house without a full selection of bestsellers. Since the Reader Digital Book stores about 160 books with its built-in memory, you can take all of your favorites with you and let your mood decide which author you want to read next. And if you need more space, there's even a slot for optional removable Memory Stick® media for greater storage possibilities.
Download books from the CONNECT eBook online store. You can then purchase and download these titles to your PC and easily transfer to your Sony Reader Digital Book. And there are several sites offering free book downloads.
Download Free Books From These Websites
http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page
http://www.archive.org/index.php
Comparing the PRS-505 and PRS-500 Sony Readers
Display:
8-level gray scale vs. 4-level
Quicker page turns
Higher contrast ratio
Ergonomics:
Left & right-side page turn buttons vs. only left-side
5-way key vs. joystick
Number buttons on right edge vs. under lower edge of screen
Better library navigation
Storage:
Holds about 160 books vs. 80
Dual slots for SD & MemoryStick Pro DUO vs. one combo MemoryStick/SD slot
USB 2.0 vs. USB 1.1
Charge from USB even when powered off (4 hours complete charge)
Charge from optional AC Adapter (2 hours complete charge)
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Specifications
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Specifications | | Manufacturer: | Sony | | Manufacturer Product No: | PRS-505 | | UPC: | 027242691438 | | Dimensions: | 6.9" x 4.8" x 0.3" | | Weight: | 9 ounces | | Screen Size: | 6" diagonal | | Resolution: | Approx. 170 pixels per inch | | Gray Scale: | 8-level gray scale | | Media Formats Supported: | Unsecured text: EPUB, BBeB Book, TXT, RTF, Adobe PDF, MS Word (requires Word on your PC for conversion)
DRM text: BBeB Book (Marlin)
Unsecured audio: MP3, AAC
Images: JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP | | Computer Requirements: | 800MHz Celeron or better
128MB RAM, 20MB hard drive space
XP Home, Pro, or Media Center
CD-ROM, USB port (USB 1.1 okay, USB 2.0 optimal)
not for Macintosh | | Power: | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery | | Battery Life: | Approx. 7500 page turns | | Recharge Time: | 4 hours using USB cable
2 hours using optional 120-volt AC charger | | Warranty: | 90 days labor, 1 year parts, limited |
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