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Product Details
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).
10. Sold separately
Power Adapters/ Chargers
Keep your batteries freshly charged or use the AC power instead.
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Product Review Summary
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4.0 (based on 20 reviews)
60% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
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- Easy To Use (9)
- Easy To Set Up (8)
- Fast (5)
- Powerful (3)
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Showing 1-20 of 20 Reviews
4.0
I would buy from this site again.
Reviewed by Donna (Practical) from Metairie, La. on Jul 12, 2010
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BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
| Pros: |
Durable |
| Best Uses: |
Home Use, Daily Use |
| Cons: |
Short Battery Life, Reset often, Freezes on page |
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1.0
Device Has Never Worked!
Reviewed by Ken (Practical, Student) from Birmingham, AL on Mar 25, 2010
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BOTTOM LINE No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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4.0
Wow
Reviewed by karmen47 (Practical, Tech Savvy) from Lockport, Il on Jan 12, 2010
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BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
| Pros: |
Durable, Easy To Set Up, Attractive Design, Compact |
| 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
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BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
| Pros: |
Easy To Use, Good Compatibility, Adequate Storage, Compact Design, Fast |
| Best Uses: |
Editing uploaded docs, Reading ebooks, Making notes |
| Cons: |
Limited language support, Incomplete User Manual |
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
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BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
| Pros: |
Attractive Design, Compact |
| 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
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BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
| 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
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BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
| Pros: |
Great Zoom, Touch Screen, Great Resolution, Easy to Use, Good sized screen, Nice Features and Settings |
| 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
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BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
| 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
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BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
| 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
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| Pros: |
Need some light to use it, Easy to Use, Great Resolution, Good sized screen, This is not a camera but |
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
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BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
| Pros: |
Great Resolution, Good Battery Life, Good sized screen, Nice Features and Settings, Easy to Use |
| Best Uses: |
Home, Travel, Outdoors |
1 of 1 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
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| 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
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BOTTOM LINE No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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
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BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
| 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
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BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
| Pros: |
Easy To Use, Fast, Powerful, Easy To Set Up |
| 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
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BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
| Pros: |
Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Powerful |
| 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
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BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
| Pros: |
Easy To Use, Fast, Easy To Set Up |
| Best Uses: |
Enhance Experience |
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
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BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
| 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
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BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
| Pros: |
Easy To Use, Looks good |
| Cons: |
Hard To Setup, Slow |
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
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4.0
Buy one!
Reviewed by Racqs (Quality Oriented) from New York, NY on Sep 21, 2009
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| Pros: |
Easy To Use, Easy To Set Up, Powerful, Fast |
| Best Uses: |
Enhance Experience |
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
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Sony PRS-600 Red Touch Edition 6" Digital Reader
UPC Code: 027242771871 |
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