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Sony Black Portable Reader System - PRS-700BC

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Sony Black Portable Reader System - PRS700BC/ 6" Electronic Paper Like Touchscreen Display/ Built In LED Reading Light/ Adjustable Text Sizes/ Turn Approximately 7,500 Pages On A Single Charge/ Supports BBeB Book, Adobe PDF, TXT, RTF, Microsoft Word, MP3, AAC, JPEG, GIF, PNG And BMP Media Formats/ Black Finish
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Sony PRS-700 Black Portable Reader System, Model PRS700BC

Begin a new chapter with the PRS-700BC Reader Digital Book. Boasting an impressive 6.0-inch, touch screen display, this Reader uses paper-like E Ink® technology which makes it easier to read, even in bright-light situations. In addition to a built-in light, there's an interactive touch screen that lets you turn pages with the slide of a finger or activate the bookmark. You can also create annotations with a virtual keyboard, highlight text with a stylus pen, search for text in your digital book, and easily adjust the font size. A faster processor gives you quicker response times when opening content or turning pages. Ideal for travelers or people who like to read while on the go, the PRS-700BC holds approximately 320 digital books.

Note: Use of companion eBook Store limited to U.S. and Canadian residents. Certain titles may not be available for download based on place of residence.

Key Features:

  • 6" display with touchscreen display
  • Features E ink paper-like touchscreen display
  • Built-in LED light for night reading
  • Search, annotation, and highlighting capabilities
  • Adjustable font sizes for a closer reading experience
  • 0.4" thin and weighs less than 9 ounces7 (without cover)
  • Holds about 320 average size (1.2MB) digital books at a time4
  • Expansion slots for Memory Stick Duo™ media/SD cards
  • More than 45,000 digital book titles available at The eBook Store from Sony3
  • Quick page turns and high contrast ratio
  • Up to 7,500 continuous page turns on one battery charge2
  • Right and left hand side page advance buttons
  • Thoughtful navigation and button placement
  • Zoom in/out with 5 different text sizes
  • USB 2.0 data and power connection
  • Intuitive eBook Library 2.5 PC software3
  • View and access multiple formats

Features:

  • 6" Display1 with touchscreen display
    A sizeable 6-inch display with touchscreen technology lets you interact with the Reader just like a real book. A simple movement with the slide of a finger lets you easily turn pages or activate the bookmark. It also features a virtual keyboard that can be used for quick annotation or search.
  • E-ink paper-like touchscreen display
    The Sony® PRS-700 Reader Digital Book provides a unique way to experience reading. With its impressive 6-inch display1, utilizing breakthrough E Ink® technology that's almost paper-like, making it easy to read, even outdoors in the sunshine. In addition, the screen allows for high contrast and high resolution, with a near 180º viewing angle.
  • Built-in LED reading light
    A built-in LED reading light gives you the ability to read at night or other low-light situations without bothering others around you.
  • Search, annotation, and highlighting capabilities
    The Reader Digital Book features annotation, highlighting, and search applications that heighten your reading experience. You can easily make annotations in your digital book with the virtual keyboard or highlight text you want to remember by selecting it with a stylus pen or with the touch of your finger. You can even search for text on your Reader with the virtual keyboard or by highlighting text.
  • Adjustable text sizes
    The Reader Digital Book allows you to zoom in and out as well as adjust the text into 5 different sizes.
  • Ultra Portable
    The Reader Digital Book offers a unique, on-the-go reading experience and is the perfect travel companion. Measuring 0.4-inches thin10 and weighing just 9 ounces7 (without cover), the Reader is more compact and lightweight than many paperbacks.
  • Long battery life
    While most portable electronics lose power after only a few hours, the Reader Digital Book lets you turn up to 7,500 continuous pages (or up to two weeks of reading) on a single charge2.
  • Internal storage
    The Reader Digital Book gives you the freedom to leave that stack of paperbacks at home. The internal memory will hold approximately 320 average size digital books4 and hundreds more with optional removable Memory Stick Duo™ media or SD memory cards.
  • Thousands of eBooks available
    The Reader Digital Book allows you to search, browse, discover, and buy new releases, classics, and popular digital book titles from The eBook Store from Sony3 and other participating Websites3. You can even go to other sites that have DRM Free eBooks in file formats supported by the Reader5. This translates into an unbelievable amount of content suitable for the Reader.
  • Multiple formats supported
    The Sony® PRS-700 Reader Digital Book isn't just about using it to read digital books. With the included eBook Library 2.0 PC Software, you can easily transfer Adobe® PDF documents6, Microsoft® Word documents, BBeB® format, and other text file formats to the Reader5. It also supports EPUB/ADEPT and connection with Adobe Digital Editions. You can even play back unsecured MP3s and AAC audio files. (Headphones not included.)

Specifications:

Display

  • Gray Scale: 8-Level Gray Scale
  • Resolution: Approx. 170 Pixels Per Inch
  • Screen Size: 6” Measured Diagonally
  • Technology: E Ink® “Electronic Paper”

Media Formats Supported

  • DRM Text: BBeB Book (Marlin)
  • Image: JPEG, GIF, PNG, and BMP
  • Unsecured Audio: MP3 and AAC7
  • Unsecured Text: BBeB, ePub, TXT, RTF, Adobe® PDF10, Microsoft® Word (Conversion to the Reader requires Word installed on your PC)

Power

  • AC Power: Optional AC Charger requires 120 Volts 60Hz
  • Battery Life (Approx.): Up to 7,500 continuous page turns (or up to two weeks worth of reading)2
  • Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
  • Recharging Time: Approx. 4 Hours with USB charging from powered Computer or Approx. 2 Hours when using optional AC wall charger

System Requirements

  • Hard Drive: 20MB9 Minimum available Hard Drive space
  • Internet Connection: Broadband suggested3
  • Operating System: Genuine Windows® XP (Home Edition/Professional, Media Center Edition, Media Center Edition 2004, Media Center Edition 2005) & Windows Vista® (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate).
  • Optical Drive: Optical Drive capable of reading CD-ROM
  • Processor: 800MHz Intel® Celeron® class processor or better
  • RAM: 128 MB Minimum
  • USB Port: USB 1.1 or faster USB Port (Optimal with USB 2.0)

What's Included:

  • PRS-700BC Portable Reader System
  • PC Management Software
  • Soft Case
  • USB Cable
  • Quick Start Guide

Approximate Dimensions:

  • Width: 5-1/9" (127.6mm)
  • Height: 6-7/9" (174.3mm)
  • Length: 13/32" (9.7mm)

Approximate Weight:

  • Unit (Without Soft Cover): 10 oz
  • Shipping: 1.25 lbs

Warranty Information:

  • Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer):
    90 days labor / 1 year parts

Footnotes:

  1. Viewable area measured diagonally.
  2. Up to 7,500 continuous page turns with a single full charge on internal rechargeable battery. Actual battery life may vary upon usage patterns, product settings, battery, and environmental conditions.
  3. Requires Internet connection (broadband recommended) and compatible PC. Internet service may require a fee. Use of companion The eBook Store from Sony limited to U.S. residents age 13 or older.
  4. Based on average un-illustrated eBook file size of 1.2 megabytes. Actual file sizes vary by digital book title.
  5. Adobe® PDF, JPEG, BBeB®, RTF, and TXT formats natively supported. Viewing Microsoft® Word (PC must have Word installed), HTML, and other files requires conversion with supplied software.
  6. Adobe® PDF files look better when optimized with the Reader's screen size, and text may appear small if not optimized.
  7. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
  8. Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.
  9. MB means 1 million bytes when referring to memory capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of memory space is reserved for operating system and other system functions.
  10. Measured at the narrowest point.
  11. Un-encrypted MP3 and AAC format audio files only. Not compatible with most digital copyright formatted audio file content. Headphones not included.

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Product Review Summary
4.5 (based on 9 reviews)
89% of respondents would recommend this to a friend. 
Pros
  • Easy To Use (8)
  • Compact Design (7)
  • Good Compatibility (7)
  • Adequate Storage (6)
  • Fast (6)
  • Long Battery Life (3)
Cons
  • N/A
Best Uses
  • Multimedia (3)
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4.0
Love the improvements!
Reviewed by avid reader (Tech Savvy) from Seattle, WA on Jun 24, 2009
Verified Buyer
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Love this reader - great improvements-touch screen - light for reading at night - easy to use. The only "cons" would be that the battery doesn't last too long,when using the light and it doesn't have a color screen.
Pros: Easy To Use, Compact Design, Good Compatibility, Fast, Adequate Storage
Cons: No color, Battery when using light
Best Uses: Reading and storing books
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4.0
I like it!!
Reviewed by Gene (Technically Challenged) from Texas on Apr 10, 2009
Verified Buyer
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Touch screen and built-in light more important than more contrast screen of SONY PRS-505
Pros: Fast, Good Compatibility, Easy To Use, Adequate Storage
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5.0
Outstanding Product !!
Reviewed by Sandy the Reader (Technically Challenged) from Ocean Springs, MS on Feb 02, 2009
Verified Buyer
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
This product is very easy to use. You can download books from the internet at a very reasonable price. Cheaper than the bookstores !!
Pros: Good Value, Durable, High Quality
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5.0
Simply awsome.
Reviewed by trigeek17 (Technically Challenged) from Japan on Jan 25, 2009
Verified Buyer
I travel A LOT and no longer have to worry about space to pack a book in my carry on bag. Built to last
Pros: Compact Design, Good Compatibility, Fast, Adequate Storage, Long Battery Life, Easy To Use
Best Uses: Multimedia, Travel
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4.0
Love it
Reviewed by Cindy (Technically Challenged) from Florida on Jan 12, 2009
Verified Buyer
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Great for travel. No heavy books to tote. I take the reader everywhere. [...]
Pros: Compact Design, Easy To Use
Best Uses: Syncing With Computer
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4.0
Good product idea
Reviewed by Bubba (Tech Savvy) from South Elgin, Il. on Jan 09, 2009
Verified Buyer
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
With a [$] price tag they could have included a AC adapter.
Cons: AC adapter not included
Pros: Compact Design, Easy To Use, Adequate Storage, Good Compatibility, Great Software Bundle
Best Uses: Syncing With Computer, Mobile Communication
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
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4.0
More than I expected
Reviewed by one fast eddie (Technically adequate) from Gaithersburg MD on Dec 30, 2008
Verified Buyer
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
I bought this as a gift for my wife. Usually she tires of electronic gadgets quickly. However, so far she is using the Sony 700 e-book every day on her one-hour commute each way to work on the metro.
Pros: Good Compatibility, Fast, Compact Design, Easy To Use, Long Battery Life
Best Uses: Multimedia
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4.0
Best book ever .. BOOKS rather
Reviewed by Wolfsbane (Tech Savvy) from Northbrook, IL on Dec 17, 2008
Verified Buyer
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
This is a grand thing to have. I enjoy reading it as much as I can. The one drawback I see is the fact the battery does not last as long as I would like with the built in light on. I seem to have that on more often than not.
Pros: Good Compatibility, Fast, Compact Design, Adequate Storage, Easy To Use
Best Uses: Reading
Cons: Short Battery Life
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5.0
The ultimate gift!
Reviewed by 911officer (Technically Challenged) from Conyers, Georgia on Dec 17, 2008
Verified Buyer
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
The original Sony PRS700BC was a gift to "me". The second Sony PRS700BC was a Christmas gift to my daughter. The first book was not purchased thru ABT, but the second one was...and now I will not deal with anyone else. The reader is perfect. It is light, fits in my bag, and goes with me everyone. [...]Thank you ABT!
Pros: Easy To Use, Great Software Bundle, Good Compatibility, Fast, Adequate Storage, Compact Design, Long Battery Life
Best Uses: Multimedia
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Sony Black Portable Reader System

Sony Black Portable Reader System

UPC Code: 027242746466
$349.99
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