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Sony Black Wi-Fi eBook Reader - PRST1BC
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Sony Black Wi-Fi eBook Reader, Model PRST1BC
Indulge your passion for reading on the ultra-light Reader™ Wi-Fi®. Wirelessly choose from over 2 million titles at Reader™ Store and borrow ebooks from your local public library. With up to a month of battery life, enjoy reading on the enhanced, glare-free touchscreen, even in direct sunlight.
Features:
- Wi-Fi® access to over 2 million titles
Wirelessly shop wherever you are with easy access to 2 million titles at Reader™ Store. Borrow free books from your local public library or download Google public domain books. Plus, get immediate access to websites like Wikipedia and Google search - Ultra compact and elegant styling
Weighing less than 6 ounces, the lightest 6” eReader around is no bigger than a paperback. This slim, 0.35 inch device has an elegant curved profile for easy holding and carrying in a pocket or bag - Clear Enhanced Touch screen
Simply touch the superior 6” clear enhanced touch screen to call up your favorite books, swipe your finger to turn pages and zoom in and out by pinching your fingers together or apart - E-Ink® Pearl V220 glare-free screen
With a crystal clear paper-like screen, you can read for hours - even in direct sunlight. The screen has no backlight or flicker like a standard LCD screen and features 8 adjustable font sizes plus adjustable contrast and brightness - 12 Built-in Dictionaries
On board are 12 dictionaries including 2 English language (British/American) and 10 translation (to and from French, German, Spanish, Dutch and Italian). Double-tap a word to find its meaning or translate into one of the 5 supported languages - Note-taking
Reader allows you to write on the page or highlight text as you would in a real book using your finger or a supplied stylus - Stores up to 1200 titles
Enjoy a whole library in your hands. Store up to 1200 titles on 2GB of included memory or add optional MicroSD media to expand your storage to 32GB. Customizable file management also lets you manage your ebooks and music from within your Reader - Long battery life
Read for up to 1 month on one battery charge - that will get you through your long vacation or up to 14,000 continuous page turns - Bookmark pages
Bookmark pages and return to them instantly - Audio playback
Plug in your headphones to listen to audio books or to music as you read
Specifications:
Display
- Display Technology: E Ink Pearl™ with Clear Touch Infrared Technology
- Gray Scale: 16 level gray scale
- Resolution: 600 x 800 pixels
- Screen Size: 6 inches
Media Formats Supported
- DRM Text: ePub (OPS v2.0, .epub file extension, Adobe DRM protected),
PDF (PDF v1.6 or before, .pdf file extension, Adobe DRM protected)
- Image: JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP
- Unsecured Audio: Unsecured Adudio: MP3 (Non encrypted), AAC (Non
encrypted)
- Unsecured Text: ePub, PDF, TXT
Memory
- Memory Size: Internal: Approx. 1.3GB after initial setting. External: Micro SD card up to 32GB
Operating Conditions
- Operating Temperature: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
Power
- AC Power: Built-in rechargeable battery: 3.7 V DC
- Battery Life (Approx): A single charge lasts up to 1 month with wireless off based upon a half-hour of daily reading time
- Battery Life (Approx): Read on a single battery charge for 3-4 weeks with wireless on
- Battery Life (Approx): Up to 14,000 continuous page turns when reading only
- Recharging Time: Fully charges in approximately 2 hours via the included U.S. power adapter. Approx. 2.5 hours supports charging from your computer via the included USB 2.0 cable.
System Requirements
- General: OS: - Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bit) - Windows 7 Starter - Windows 7 Home Basic - Windows 7 Home Premium - Windows 7 Professional - Windows 7 Ultimate - Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bit) - Windows Vista Home Basic with Service Pack 2 or later - Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 2 or later - Windows Vista Business with Service Pack 2 or later - Windows Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 2 or later - Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit only) - Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 3 or later - Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3 or later - Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 & 2005 with Service Pack 3 or later - Mac OS X version 10.7 (64 bit only) - Mac OS X version 10.7 or later CPU: - 1 GHz Intel processor RAM: - 512 MB Free space on hard disc: - 250 MB or more Depending on the content amount, more space may be required. Monitor: - 1024 × 768 display with 24-bit color Network: - Broadband internet connection Specifications: Reader software is not supported by the following environments: -An operating system other than those included above -Personally built computer or operating system -Multi-boot environment -Multi-monitor environment
Wireless/Networking
- Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11b / g / n
In The Box
- USB Cable
- Stylus Pen
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty
- Safety Audio Tips
- Important Product Information
Approximate Dimensions:
- Height: 6-7/8"
- Width: 4-3/8"
- Depth: 3/8"
Approximate Weight:
- Unit: 5.9 oz
- Shipping: 1 lbs
Warranty Information:
- Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): One Year Parts
and Labor
Footnotes:
- Must be US or Canadian resident, age 13 years and older. Account registration required. Content availability may vary based on location
- Requires valid library card. Content availability may vary
- As of August 31, 2011
- Based on average un-illustrated eBook file size of 1.2 megabytes. Actual file sizes vary by digital book title. Accessible capacity may vary
- Measured by reading 30 minutes each day. In low coverage areas, wireless usage will consume battery power more quickly. Actual battery life may vary upon your wireless usage, product settings, battery and environmental conditions
- Measured using a text based content in EPUB format and a fully charged battery, consecutive page-turns at approximately one second per page under the recommended operating temperature. Actual battery life may vary based on usage patterns and individual device. Actual battery life may vary based on usage patterns and individual device
- Un-encrypted MP3 and AAC format audio files only. Headphones not included
- 1 GB equals one billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions
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