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Sony PRS-600 Red Touch Edition 6" Digital Reader - PRS-600RC

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Sony PRS-600 Red Touch Edition 6" Digital Reader - PRS600RC/ 6" Display With Touchscreen/ Carry Hundreds Of Books/ Built-in Dictionary/ Compatible With PC And Mac/ Portable Design/ Quick Page Turns/ Red Finish

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Sony PRS-600 Red Touch Edition 6" Digital Reader - PRS600RC

Features:

Elegant 6” display with touchscreen : The Reader Touch Edition™ features a 6” display with simple, easy-to-use touchscreen navigation. Turn pages with the swipe of a finger and enjoy fast and intuitive navigation of your favorite books.
Freehand highlighting & annotation : Take freehand notes and highlight sections of text you want to revisit later, just as you would in a real book, using the included stylus. If you prefer, a virtual keyboard is also available for entering quick notes or searching your eBooks. If you want, you can even export your notes to your computer using the eBook Library software.
More books in more places : 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 The eBook Store from Sony, check out books from public libraries, access over one million free public domain titles from Google Books, as well as sharing sites, online aggregators and personal publishers2.
Carry hundreds of books : Not sure which books to bring on your trip? With the Reader Touch Edition™, you will never have to make that choice again. 512MB of onboard memory6 lets you carry up to 350 of your favorite books3 at a time and with dual memory expansion card slots, your reading library is virtually limitless.
Thin, light, portable design : Whether you’re venturing across town or across the country, the Reader Touch Edition™ makes an ideal travelling companion. Measuring just 0.4” thin7 and weighing less than 10.1 ounces, the Reader Touch Edition is thinner and more lightweight than almost any book, and even many magazines.
Paper-like display for easy reading : The Reader Touch Edition™ utilizes E Ink® Vizplex™ screen technology to deliver an amazing, paper-like display that’s more like ink on paper and fully readable in direct sunlight.
Charge and read for two full weeks : Enjoy up to two full weeks of reading (7,500 continuous page turns) on a single battery charge1.
Built-in Dictionary : A handy search function lets you look up words in the built-in Oxford American English Dictionary.
Compatible with PC and Mac : eBook Library 3.0 software makes it easy to download eBooks, manage your collection, and transfer titles to your Reader Touch Edition™. eBook Library 3.0 software works with both PC and Mac.9
Adjustable font sizes : The Reader Touch Edition™ offers you the ability to resize text. Choose from five adjustable font sizes to improve readability.
USB 2.0 data & power connection : Transfer eBooks and charge your Reader Touch Edition™ using a single USB 2.0 cable.
Multiple formats available : The Reader Touch Edition™ supports Adobe® PDF5, Microsoft® Word, BBeB® Book and other text file formats, as well as ePub/ACS4 and connection with Adobe Digital Editions4. You can even play back unsecured MP3 and AAC audio files8 (headphones required and sold separately).
Read at a natural pace : Quick page turns let you read at a natural pace, while a high contrast ratio helps ensure your favorite books are easily readable, even in direct sunlight.
Available colors : The Reader Touch Edition™ is available in your choice of sleek silver, classic black, and expressive red.

Package Content:

USB Cable
Sleeve
Quick Start

Specifications:

Display
- Gray Scale : 8-levels gray scale
- Resolution : 800 x 600 pixels
- Screen Size : Vizplex™ 6 inches
Media Formats Supported
- DRM Text : ePub (Adobe DRM protected), PDF (Adobe DRM protected), BBeB Book (PRS DRM protected)
- Image : JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP
- Unsecured Audio : Unsecured Adudio: MP3 (Non encrypted), AAC (Non encrypted)
- Unsecured Text : ePub, BBeB Book, PDF, TXT, RTF, Micrsoft® Word, (Conversion to the Reader requires Word installed on your PC)
Memory
- Memory Size : 512 MB User available capacity: Approx. 380MB Dual Memory Card Expansion Slots for Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and SD Card™ up to 16GB.
Operating Conditions
- Operating Temperature : 41 to 95 °F
Power
- AC Power : DC 5.2 V
- Battery Life (Approx) : 7,500 (BBeB Book) Continuous page turns
- Battery Life (Approx) : 6,800 (ePub) Continuous page turns
- Battery Type : Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery: DC 3.7 V
System Requirements
- General : OS: - Microsoft® Windows Vista® (32-bit or 64-bit) home Basic/ Home Premium/ Business/ Ultimate with Service Pack 1 or later. Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit only) Home Edition/ Professional/ Media Center Edition 2004 & 2005 with Service Pack 2 or later. - Mac OS X version 10.4.11 or later, Mac OS X version 10.5.6 or later. CPU: - 800 MHz Celeron class processor or better for Windows. - Intel, Power PC G3, G4, or G5 processor for Mac RAM: -128 MB or more (minimum 512 MB for Windows Vista) Free space on hard disc: - 20 MB or more, but depending on the content amount, more space may be required. Monitor: High Color or more, 1024 x 768 pixels or more (True Color, 1280 x 1024 pixels or more recommended) Other devices: USB port (High-Speed USB Compatible) Internet connection (broadband recommended, some fees may apply) is also required on your computer.

Approximate Dimensions:

Width: 4.8"
Height: 6.9"
Depth: 0.4"

Approximate Weight:

Unit: 0.63 lbs
Shipping: 1 lb

Footnotes:

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.
Requires Internet connection (broadband recommended) and compatible PC or Mac. Internet service may require a fee. Use of companion The eBook Store from Sony limited to U.S/Canada. residents age 13 or older. Account registriation with The eBook Store required for access to Google content. Content availability may be limited based on location.
Based on average un-illustrated eBook file size of 1.2 megabytes. Actual file sizes vary by digital book title.
Adobe® PDF, JPEG, BBeB® Book, RTF, and TXT formats natively supported. Viewing Microsoft® Word (PC must have Word installed), HTML, and other files requires conversion with supplied software.
Adobe® PDF files look better when optimized with the Reader's screen size, and text may appear small if not optimized.
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.
Measured at the narrowest point.
Un-encrypted MP3 and AAC format audio files only. Not compatible with most digital copyright formatted audio file content. Headphones not included.
PC Operating System requirements: Microsoft® Windows Vista® (32-bit or 64-bit) or Microsoft® Windows® XP (32-bit only), Internet Connection (broadband suggested), USB Port (for Reader connection). Mac Operating System requirements: Apple® Macintosh® computers w/ Intel® processors, PowerPC G3, G4 or G5 processors, with Mac OS X Tiger
4.11 or later, or Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.6 or later; Internet connection required (broadband recommended); USB port required (for Reader connection).
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4.0 (based on 21 reviews)

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5.0

No more looking for books...!

Reviewed by Caleb the reader... (Practical) from Tucson, AZ on Oct 05, 2010

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

great for student a must for avid reader

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Home Use
Pros:	Lightweight, Easy Controls, Long Battery Life
Cons:	Screen difficult

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4.0

I would buy from this site again.

Reviewed by Donna (Practical) from Metairie, La. on Jul 12, 2010

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

[...] The book is very light weight and I love the lighted book cover. The price was very good too. Problems: I was lead to belive that I could access any thing in a local library. That was not true. I can only acess what the library has on internet. Not that many free books in the genre that I read. The reader had frozen twice since I have had it and I only have it for three weeks. I have gotten infomation on how to fix this problem but it continues to occur. I hope that you respond and let me know what I can do about this problem. I enjoy my reader and hope to have many good years ahead with this product. Thank you. Donna Reso

Pros:	Durable
Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use
Cons:	Reset often, Freezes on page, Short Battery Life

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1.0

Device Has Never Worked!

Reviewed by Ken (Practical, Student) from Birmingham, AL on Mar 25, 2010

BOTTOM LINE No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

This appears to be a great device, but over the three months I've owned it, I haven't been able to get it to work with Reader Library. I open the Reader Library program and it functions fine. I connect the Reader Device to the computer and the Library program stops working. Sony service is no help, as they've had me reloading software 10 times! I think I've just got a dud and now I need to figure out how to return it for one that works. Dud, Sony... dud! Waste of money!

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4.0

Wow

Reviewed by karmen47 (Tech Savvy, Practical) from Lockport, Il on Jan 12, 2010

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I use this everyday to read for pleasure. With three kids reading is my escape. It's great to not lose your place and be able to carry so many books at once. The only problem I've had so far is it's way too easy for me to buy new books. I don't have to load the car with the kids, drive for miles to the store and then be interrupted while trying to pick a book. I can do it in my pj's. Great!

Pros:	Attractive Design, Easy To Set Up, Compact, Durable
Best Uses:	Reading

0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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4.0

Great eBook Reader

Reviewed by H - Avid Reader (Tech Savvy) from New York on Jan 07, 2010

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Bought the Sony Reader PRS-600 after research on the options available in the market including the Kindle and Nook. The Reader's use of ePub, a non-proprietary standard won me over. [The Nook was a big disappointment - models available at B&N stores were "crippled" - unable to test the wireless functionality and only a single book was loaded so it was impossible to test speed of loading / switching books. In addition, navigation on the Nook was both confusing and clunky.] MS Word and Adobe PDF docs can be imported into the Reader's library without any need for conversion. If needed, utilities for conversion to ePub format is available for free on the web. Switching font size is a breeze. Turning pages with the touch screen is highly intuitive and the response is very good. The Reader's software is very easy to use (despite the lack of a good user manual) - anyone familiar with the iTune interface should have no trouble with it. My only complaint is that the Reader only supports English language text at this time. Not sure when Chinese / Kanji support will be available - hopefully soon.

Pros:	Fast, Easy To Use, Compact Design, Adequate Storage, Good Compatibility
Cons:	Incomplete User Manual, Limited language support
Best Uses:	Making notes, Reading ebooks, Editing uploaded docs

2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

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4.0

Good for PDF files

Reviewed by Helard (Tech Savvy) from Cincinnati, OH on Nov 09, 2009

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I bought the Sony Reader touch edition to read tons of PDF files in my job. It does a pretty decent job, now I enjoy the pleasure to read in a paper like screen without producing CO2 and carrying with me pounds of extra weight in my backpack.

Pros:	Compact, Attractive Design
Best Uses:	Production Quality

3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

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5.0

Easy and fun

Reviewed by Ken (Value Oriented) from Frisco, TX on Oct 21, 2009

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Product is fun to use. I also like the mp3 part and have downloaded a book that I own to listen to when I want to just listen (instead of read). I will be downloading other books including audio books in the future from the internet sites available. Some of the older books are even free.

Pros:	Easy To Set Up
Cons:	Slow

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5.0

Excellent Product

Reviewed by Zak (Value Oriented) from Chicago, IL on Oct 02, 2009

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

You get exactly what you purchase with the Sony Reader...it is a very handy device for storing basically an unlimited amount of E-books. Sony's ink technology is extremely easy on the eyes (Nothing like looking at a computer screen for hours, comparable to looking at a book). Touch screen is a definite plus. The only drawback I can find so far is not being able to read in lower light...due to no built in illumination source. There are plenty of accessories that can take care of this issue, though. All in all, a great product for traveling and lounging around the house.

Pros:	Great Zoom, Easy to Use, Nice Features and Settings, Good sized screen, Touch Screen, Great Resolution
Cons:	Not Good In Low Light
Best Uses:	Reading

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4.0

Sony Reader

Reviewed by Jerry (Casual Photographer) from Aberdeen, SD on Oct 02, 2009

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Read Books

Best Uses:	Books
Pros:	Good sized screen, Easy to Use, Excellent in Low Light
Cons:	Not Good In Low Light

0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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4.0

Very nice unit

Reviewed by Kungming (Quality Oriented) from Warwick, RI on Oct 01, 2009

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

My unit froze when trying to update the firmware. It appears the reader wasn't fully charged before i attempted this. I had to return it immediately to Sony for repair, but it was done in a timely manner. Just got it back and I like it very much. You may read reviews about compromised readability compared to 500/505, because of glare and the touch screen layer: don't believe it. I have them side by side and i actually like the contrast and readability better on the new 600; Touch screen works like a charm and is fast; note-taking and dictionary are easy to use and very responsive. The Ebook Library software is occasionally acting funky, but it has not been a huge problem.

Pros:	Easy To Use, Fast
Cons:	Hard To Setup
Best Uses:	Upgrade

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4.0

Like this product very much

Reviewed by Mbrownpanama (Quality Oriented) from Volcan, Panama, Rep de on Oct 01, 2009

[...] The product works as it was touted on Utube. Watch the demo and see for yourself. I have read 8 books that I checked out of the library and that is a huge savings for me. I chose the Sony because of the formats it accepts. WI-FI was not a big selling point for me.

Pros:

Great Resolution, This is not a camera but, Good sized screen, Need some light to use it, Easy to Use

0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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5.0

Outstanding Device, Perfect for travel

Reviewed by AF SERE121 (Quality Oriented) from Yorktown, VA on Sep 30, 2009

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

The Sony PRS-600 has been one of my favorite tech toys. It is easy to use and absolutely outstanding for traveling. Being able to carry multiple books with me on the road and on airplanes has been quite enjoyable. The battery life has been great on week long trips and I've yet to have it go dead on me at the wrong time. Although it is not great in low-light conditions it is as good as a real ink and paper book. The integrated dictionary has come in quite useful in identifying words I was unsure of. If you are considering an electronic book I would highly recommend this one.

Pros:	Nice Features and Settings, Great Resolution, Good Battery Life, Good sized screen, Easy to Use
Best Uses:	Outdoors, Home, Travel

2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

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3.0

beware the glare

Reviewed by abort (Pro Photographer) from new york on Sep 29, 2009

it needs to be developed a bit more. Screen is too glossy for night read.

Pros:	Easy to Use
Best Uses:	Home
Cons:	Not Good In Low Light

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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1.0

Screen is reflective, contrast is poor

Reviewed by Dasein (Quality Oriented) from Los Angles on Sep 25, 2009

BOTTOM LINE No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Even with all the new bells and whistle e.g touch screen, and built in dictionary. The PRS 600 failed at in fundamental purpose-create a screen that simulate ink and paper books. The screen is a down grade from the beautiful PRS-505 edition. Unlike the PRS 505, the contrast is poor, and the screen feels spongy. After playing with the product for 2 days, I found myself coming back to the old PRS 505. I believe this product will relegate into the background like it former cousin the PRS 700. Sony, please before you implement more innovations to your product, please did not forget the primary mission of an ebook -create a readable environment to READ!!

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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4.0

Works well

Reviewed by kilroy (Quality Oriented) from San Jose, CA on Sep 24, 2009

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Pluses: The product worked as expected. It installed quickly and easily (the software installed from the reader itself) I have had no real problems with the ereader. I have spent quite a bit of time using it. If my grandfather were still alive, I would send one to him because the type can be expanded to be readable for those with sight problems. Minuses: Screen glare/reflectivity is a problem. The unit will only charge with the USB plug when connected to the computer. If you will not have the computer handy, you will want to purchase the external power supply accessory. Wishes for improvement: The unit knows date/time, but there is no way to display it on the screen. Contact information to be displayed when the unit is locked (sort of the way a PDA does).

Pros:

Easy To Use, Easy To Set Up

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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5.0

Love It!

Reviewed by Chris (Quality Oriented) from San Jose, CA on Sep 22, 2009

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Perfect for people like me who usually need reading glasses. Enlarging the font allows me to read without my glasses, reducing eye strain. Love being able to check out books without having to take a trip to the library. Best of all, my carry-on bag is significantly lighter without all those books!

Pros:	Easy To Set Up, Powerful, Fast, Easy To Use
Best Uses:	Enhance Experience

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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4.0

A little spendy but worth it

Reviewed by fisherman4 (Quality Oriented) from Grants Pass, OR on Sep 22, 2009

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

The note on what is included in the box should state that a foam protective cover is included. It is good enough to use everyday and would have kept me from ordering an expensive cover as an option

Pros:	Easy To Use, Powerful, Easy To Set Up
Cons:	Slow
Best Uses:	Upgrade

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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4.0

PRS 600 does the job well

Reviewed by pat! (Quality Oriented) from St. Louis, MO on Sep 22, 2009

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

If this is your first ebook reader, than I highly recommend it. It is nice and does the job well. If you already own a sony reader PRS505 then I would not recommend buying it because the contrast is not as good and you might think of it as more of a downgrade. Overall, I read so much more with this reader.

Best Uses:	Enhance Experience
Pros:	Fast, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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4.0

A simple to use reader

Reviewed by Ram (Quality Oriented) from New York, NY on Sep 21, 2009

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Things that you may already be aware of are, this unit doesn't support wireless connection, unlike Kindle. So everything you are doing on this is kind of offline work. I was fully aware of this feature before buying and my preference was to go for touch technology. I really didn't like ton of buttons on the device and wanted a simple reader with touch technology. A free bee was, it also plays your mp3 files. Not all PDF files read well as promised, so look for a converter on internet for better format. So, I am happy to use this reader on my commute time and pretty useful instead of carrying ton of books with me.

Pros:

Easy To Use, Easy To Set Up

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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4.0

Good device, poor software

Reviewed by Bookie (Quality Oriented) from Washington DC on Sep 21, 2009

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

The device itself is good. Decent screen, not quite as clear as the 505, but still very usable. Main problem comes from the poor sync software. iTunes has provided a model for what easy organization should be like. The software lacks the ability to rename books when titles etc. are missing, and forcing it to resync can be a hassle. Would be nice to have the option to allow the software to organize my eBook collection instead of making me do it manually.