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Sony PRS-500

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The Sony PRS-500 is like an MP3 player but, instead, it downloads books and lets you read them comfortably and conveniently anywhere.

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The Sony PRS-500 is like an MP3 player but, instead, it downloads books and lets you read them comfortably and conveniently anywhere.

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From a Mac/OS X user's point of view...

by DrDaveC, Jun 10, 2007

Pros: Solid construction, excellent display even outside, impressive battery life, supports multiple eBook formats.

Cons: Expensive (unless you work a deal), Sony's desktop software and DRM, slow screen refreshes.

The Bottom Line: If you love reading and want a powerful/portable solution to carry a huge library around with you, this is for you. Too expensive at $350...but at $180 I'm sold.

Review: I've been looking at the Sony Reader since it's release, and though the device's build quality was excellent (no plastic here, solid metal case construction, as if someone actually designed this thing to last forever, imagine that!) and the e-ink display ...

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Best gadget purchase ever

by eohatdan, Nov 21, 2006

Pros: Compact, excellent reading area, excellent battery life, wonderful integration with the web.

Cons: It is easy to lose your place in a book by accidentally pressing a key.

The Bottom Line: If you love to read and want the convenience of a portable library that is light, compact and easy to use, then the Sony Reader is for you.

Review: UPDATE: After owning and using the Sony PRS-500 eBook Reader for 3 months, I like it more than when I wrote the original review below. It is still my constant companion. Whenever I have to visit the doctor or dentist, it provides reading from my own ...

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