Sony Black Digital Reader Daily Edition Bundle - PRS900BC

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Sony PRS-900BC Black Digital Reader Daily Edition Bundle, Model PRS900 (Abt model - PRS900BCKIT)

Wirelessly download books and periodicals while you're on the go with the Reader Daily Edition™, featuring free 3G mobile broadband. An elegant 7" display with touch screen navigation, makes it a breeze to turn pages, take notes, highlight text and adjust fonts—all with the swipe of your finger. Build your library at The eBook Store from Sony, access over one million free public domain titles from Google Books, or you can visit your local public library to borrow eBooks. Ideal for on-the-go reading, the Reader Daily Edition measures just 0.6" thin and weighs only 12.75 ounces, while E Ink® Vizplex™ screen technology delivers a paper-like display, even in direct sunlight. Plus, the Reader Daily Edition has an aluminum body with an integrated cover for durability.

Features:

• Free 3G wireless access
  With the Reader Daily Edition™ digital book, you can wirelessly browse, purchase and download content on the go or while lying in bed. The free 3G mobile broadband network gives you access to the Reader Store from within most of the U.S.
• Long battery life
  Read on a single charge for up to 7 days with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to two and a half weeks. Battery life may vary based on wireless usage. In low-coverage areas or in EDGE/GPRS- only coverage, wireless usage will consume battery power more quickly
• Thin, light, highly portable design
  Whether you're venturing across town or across the country, the Reader Daily Edition™ digital book makes an ideal travelling companion. Measuring just 0.6" thin and weighing only 12.75 ounces, the Reader Daily Edition is thinner and more lightweight than almost any book, and even many magazines
• Elegant 7" display with touch screen
  The Reader Daily Edition™ digital book features a 7" display with simple, easy-to-use touch screen navigation. Enjoy intuitive navigation and comfortable layout of content, including periodicals
• Paper-like display for easy reading
  The Reader Daily Edition™ device 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. The screen offers a high contrast ratio with 16 levels of grayscale, ensuring that text and images are crisp and easy to read
• More content in more places
  Book lovers will have free wireless access to the Reader Store. By supporting both industry standard formats, ePub and PDF, you can also 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 publishers. Content outside the Reader Store and Google Books content will not be available for wireless download, but can be managed through your compatible Mac or PC
• Build your library
  At the Reader Store, you can access bestsellers and new releases. Or you can visit the website to choose from over one million free public domain titles from Google Books1. You can also visit public libraries to borrow eBooks
• Access books and newspapers wirelessly on the go
  Not sure which books to bring on your trip? With the Reader Daily Edition™ digital book, you will never have to make that choice again. Approximately 1.6GB of onboard memory lets you carry hundreds of your favorite books at a time4 and with dual memory expansion card slots, your reading library is virtually limitless. Side-load even more content via USB input
• Read in multiple formats
  The Reader Daily Edition™ supports Adobe® PDF3, Microsoft® Word, BBeB® Book and other text file formats, as well as EPUB/ACS4 and connection with Adobe Digital Editions. You can even play back unsecured MP3 and AAC audio files (headphones required and sold separately)
• Compatible with PC and Mac
  Reader Library software makes it easy to download eBooks, manage your collection, and transfer titles to your Reader Daily Edition™ device. Reader Library software works with both PC and Mac
• Portrait or landscape viewing
  Read comfortably in either portrait or landscape orientation, making the experience very similar to that of a printed paperback book. In landscape mode the Reader Daily Edition allows for comfortable 2-page layout of content
• 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 Reader Library software
• Built-in Dictionary
  A handy search function lets you look up words in The New Oxford American Dictionary, Second Edition
• Six adjustable font sizes to customize your reading
  The Reader Daily Edition™ device offers you the ability to resize text. Choose from six adjustable font sizes to improve readability
• Quick page turns and high contrast ratio
  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
• Leather cover and AC charger
  The Reader Daily Edition™ is available in black and comes with a built-in leather cover to protect against scratches, dings and dust. With the accompanying AC charger, you can charge your Reader digital book as you read or while it's not in use
  

Specifications:

Display

• Gray Scale: 16 level gray scale
  
• Resolution: 600 x 1024 pixels
  
• Screen Size: Vizplex™ 7.1 inches

Media Formats Supported

• Book
  • EPUB file (.epub file extension)
    
  • EPUB (OPS version 2.0) supported
    
  • PDF file (.pdf file extension)
    
  • PDF version 1.4 or before is supported
    
  • BBeB (.lrf or .lrx file extension, Non-DRM)
    
  • Text file (.txt file extension)
    
  • RTF file (.rtf file extension)
    
  • Word file (.doc or .docx file extension)
• Audio
  • MP3 file
    The following specifications should be met in order to import an MP3 file
    • Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps
      
    • Sampling frequency: 22.05, 44.1 kHz
      
    • File must be unsecured
      
  • AAC file (.mp4, .m4a, .mov, or .qt file extension)
    The following specifications should be met in order to import an AAC file
    • Bit rate: 40 to 320 kbps
      
    • Sampling frequency: 24.0, 44.1, 48.0 kHz
      
    • File must be unsecured
      
• 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: Up to 1.6 GB Dual Memory Card Expansion Slots for Memory Stick Duo™ and SD Card up to 32 GB

Operating Conditions

• Operating Temperature: 41 °F to 95 °F (5 °C to 35 °C)
  

Wireless/Networking

• Wi-Fi: Supports HSPA, UMTS, Edge, and GPRS data services with two bands (850 and 1900 MHz)
  

Power

• AC Power: DC 5.2 V
  
• Battery Life (Approx): 12,000 (ePub) Continuous page turns
  
• Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery: DC 3.7 V

WWAN

• Supports HSPA, UMTS, EDGE and GPRS data services with two bands(850 and 1900 MHz)

Expansion Slots

• Memory Stick PRO Duo™ slot, SD card slot

System Requirements

• General: Microsoft® Windows 7 Home Basic/ Home Premium/ Professional/ Ultimate. 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 10.6, 10.5.6 or later, 10.4.11 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:

• Height: 8-1/8"
• Width: 5"
• Depth: 19/32"

Approximate Weight:

• Unit: 12.75 oz
• Shipping: 2 lbs

Warranty Information:

• Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): One Year Parts, 90 Days Labor
  
• Extended Service Warranty Available: Click the warranty tab above for details

Footnote:

1. DRM-protected BBeB books are not supported. Install the latest version of Reader Library. Go to the “My Account” page in the Reader Store, then download the EPUB version of the books
2. On Macintosh, Reader Library does not support .docx files
3. Word files will be automatically converted into RTF files during transfer to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer

Warranty

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