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Digital book readers are used for reading digital books. Also known as E-book readers, these have been in the market for awhile now. Therefore, it was really not much of a surprise when Sony came out with its PRS-700 version. The Sony Digital Book reader is an advanced version of its range of e-book readers. Its competitors are Amazon’s Kindle and Sony’s very own LIBRI’e besides iRex iLiad and Bookeen’s CyBook. Technology news has a wide range of e-book readers whose essential formats are the same. Basically an e-book reader is used for the purpose of displaying e-books. To give an example a Sony e-book reader has an interface which is hooked online for the purchase of e-books from Sony Connect. This interface is somewhat akin to iTunes Store. The Sony Digital Book reader displays Adobe PDF besides JPEG files and others. It can play MP3 and other audio files as well. There are some proprietary laws. Any e-book purchased by you can be read by 6 devices at least one of these must be a pc. So really you can register 5 others to share your books.
Sony PRS-700 – a unique digital book reader
The PRS-700 version scores over its predecessors the 500 and the 505. Firstly, the 700 has a touch screen which works as a keyboard not found in the earlier models. Secondly, the pages can be turned over with tactile gestures as well as buttons. Thirdly, the predecessors had a very slow scrolling rate. This has been rectified by the 700’s screen controller. Incidentally, the 700 also has better zoom capabilities. Compared to Amazon’s Kindle the 700 is ergonomically sounder, has a longer battery life and is more user friendly. It has a memory card and can store e-books in the thousands. It does however have a few drawbacks if you do nitpicking! It does not have a built in wireless, there are glare problems associated with the 700’s screen and the 700 does not support audio books. Compared to the Kindle, the 700 is perhaps a tad more difficult to read. However, the 700 is undoubtedly a connoisseur’s choice for the pleasure of reading.
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The Sony Prs is one of the strongest rivals of the Amazon Kindle. Launched a few weeks after Kindle, Sony’s e-book reader is quickly catching up in terms of sales and popularity. Both e-book readers basically share the same functions. The biggest difference in the features of the Amazon Kindle and the Sony Prs 505 would be their price, design, user friendliness, and readability.
One of the major differences is the price of these two models. Kindle cost about $100 more that the Sony model. Does the Kindle have any additional features that warrant this hefty premium? The main difference between the Amazon Kindle and any other e-book readers is Amazon’s own wireless connectivity, Whispernet. This uses the mobile phone’s 3G technology, enabling you to access the Amazon E-book store wherever you are. The Sony Prs-505 on the other hand uses normal WI-FI wireless technology. You will only be able to access Sony’s E-book store though internet connection. Does this extra feature warrants the additional $100? You be the judge.
Another great difference between these two e-book readers is its design. The Amazon Kindle has a bright white exterior with a minimalist design. The Sony Prs 505 on the other has a metallic silver exterior, which is more sleek and thin-looking compared to the Kindle. Many reviews sited Sony’s model as having a higher ‘cool-factor’ compared to the other models.
Personally, I think that one of the best features of the Sony Prs-505 is its user friendliness. Its user interface is shockingly simple and easy to use. Once connected to your PC, you can download over a dozen e-books in less than 2 minutes. There are nine buttons on the left side of the screen that allows you to easily access pages that you have book-marked. The only set back is that the page turns of the Sony Prs 505 is a little sluggish compared to Kindle.
Readability would be another highlight of the Sony model. The screen is bigger than the Kindle, which is a big plus. In addition to that, Sony has improved on the screen’s readability under bright light where the words on the screen become more visible under bright lights. The screen contrast is sharp but yet easy on the eyes.
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The Sony Reader 505 has become an attractively affordable ebook reader since the Sony Reader PRS-700 was released. The screen offers pages that look real, the device is light, and it’s easier than ever to carry the books you want with you at all times.When many people think of handheld ebook readers, they often assume that you’re going to have to lug something huge and inefficient around. While some of them are big and bulky, that’s just not the case with the Sony Reader. It weighs an impressively low 9 ounces without the cover, and it’s definitely small enough to fit into a purse, laptop bag, or anywhere else.Another thing people assume is that the battery life is going to be dreadful. Thankfully, the Sony Reader 505 can last a full 7,500 continuous pages on a single charge. That is a lot of reading! Users report that they are able to go weeks without charging. Of course, it all depends on how often you’ll be using your reader.One thing that helps the battery life is the way the screen display works. It uses e-ink technology, which looks like real paper. The display is not backlit, so it saves a lot of battery power. Unfortunately, this does mean that you will need to use a book light if you plan on reading in the dark. In addition to loving the display, users report being incredibly happy with the design of the Sony Reader PRS505. The buttons are very intuitive for everything from turning the device on to turning the pages. This makes all the difference when you want your reading experience to be as seamless as possible.An issue that many people have with the Sony Reader is that they have developed their own proprietary format for ebooks. That means they steer you to their online store, where they do have a more limited selection that other readers offer. The good thing is that there are some Open Source software options that can convert certain ebook formats for you, making them usable on your reader.Speaking of downloading books, you’ll definitely be able to fit as many as you could ever need on this device! You’ll be able to store around 150 right off the bat, with the option to use the expand slots to add more memory. You can even buy more memory cards to swap them out depending on your current needs.The Sony Reader PRS-700 was supposed to be the new and improved Sony Reader but many consumers have been disappointed with it. For starters, it’s currently priced at $399 ($130 more than the Sony Reader 505) and the touch screen that was introduced seems to have made the display harder to read. It’s for these reasons many Sony Reader customers have decided to stick with their 505’s and not upgrade to the 700. All in all, there are really some great things about the Sony Reader PRS-505. It was definitely designed with the user in mind and is likely to be everything you ever wanted (and more) in an ebook reader.
Should you consider the newer Sony Reader 700? Read the full Sony Reader 700 review here and find out if the upgrade is worth it. Then see how it stacks up against the Amazon Kindle by reviewing the Kindle vs. Sony Reader comparison.
Looking for a Real sony reader 700 review? If so read every single word in this article! Sony is taking over the Ebook reader market with this device. Below I will discuss some of the major features that this innovative product offers.To begin with, The Sony PRS 700BC has tons of features,
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As You can see the Sony Prs 700BC is one of the best ebook reader devices on the market. This digital book reader is for a reasonable price, and can bought used on the amazon market for a cheaper price.Sony is making huge leaps and bounds in this industry and i expect their gadgets to get better. This is a great device for those looking for an alternative to amazon’s kindle. Check out the Official Page Here
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I had an appearance on Twin Cities Live today talking about eReaders. We went over 3 different eReaders that I own, but my collection is actually larger than that. I thought it was fun, and hopefully I was able to present the technology in a way that even a techophobe would understand.
Sony’s new Touch Edition ereader is arguably the biggest current challenger to Amazon’s Kindle 2. The following is based on my impressions after using the Sony PRS600 ereader for a few weeks. I also have a few opinions on how it compares to the Kindle 2.
First of all, let’s list a few of the specs of Sony’s new touch screen ereader:
6″ touch screen; 600 x 800 pixels; 8 gray scales
Freehand note taking and annotating, highlighting; use included stylus or virtual keyboard
512 MB memory onboard will hold up to 350 ebooks
Accepts Memory Stick Pro Duo or SD card
Single font adjustable to five sizes
Battery lasts for up to two weeks or 7,500 page turns
Built-in dictionary
Available in silver, black or red
Formats supported: PDF, Adobe Digital Editions, epub, mp3, Microsoft Word files, BBeB
The PRS 600 comes with a neoprene carry bag. You would probably want to get a good cover though, as the included carrying bag does not provide much protection. You also get a USB cable to connect to your computer and a quick start guide. If you want an AC adaptor you will need to purchase that separately. You can probably do without though as eInk based ereaders like this one have very good battery life. A full charge does take about four hours, during which time the ereader must be connected to your powered on computer’s USB port.
Sony also announced a few new features to go with their new ereaders. For one thing, Sony eBook Store software is now Mac compatible. In addition Sony ebook readers will be supporting Adobe Digital Editions, which means you can purchase ebooks from sources other than the Sony eBook Store. Ebooks in the Sony eBook Store will also be offered in Adobe Digital Editions so that owners of other ebook readers can purchase ebooks from Sony if they are also compatible with ADE. Finally, you will be able to borrow ebooks from public libraries that use Overdrive as their supplier for digital media.
Being able to check out ebooks from your local library and read them on your ereader sounds like a really good feature, but at the current time it is somewhat limited. Most libraries only have a few titles to choose from. The Los Angeles Public Library system for example only has a little more than 200 titles at this time; and that is a large library system. Libraries also have a finite number of “copies” of each title so most ebooks will have a waiting list to get on before you can check one out.
The Sony PRS 700, which the Sony Touch Edition replaces, was notorious for its bad glare which made reading outdoors or in bright light difficult. This is a common problem with touch screens, as is reduced contrast. The PRS 600 is not quite as bad as the PRS 700, but there is some glare. Contrast is also not as good as on most ereaders without touch screens. When reading outdoors I found the Touch Edition to be quite readable in either full sun or full shade. Where I had problems was in partial shade; it was hard to find an angle that did not show glare patterns on the screen. Indoors I found the worst glare when reading beside a table lamp, or when reading in bed with a side table lamp.
Glare issues aside, the touch screen does make navigation easier. Page turns are accomplished by either using a finger swipe on the touch screen or by using the buttons at the bottom of the ereader. The finger swipe takes some getting use to. The Sony Touch is rather difficult to use with one hand while reading in bed. Sony could have made this easier by placing page turn buttons on the sides of the ereader rather than on the bottom.
The touch screen also comes in handy for taking notes and highlighting. You can use the stylus to scribble in the margins if you like. You can also make annotations on PDF’s, but not while they are zoomed. The default PDF view is usually too small to read as a whole page is fitted onto the screen, which on the PRS 600 is a little small for this purpose. You can use the zoom-in function on PDF’s and then pan the image around using your finger on the touch screen.
You also have the ability to group your ebooks together in “collections” of titles based on author, category, etc. You can only do this from the computer however, not from the ereader itself.
On the whole I have enjoyed using the Sony Touch Edition. There are, however, a couple of areas where I think it falls somewhat short when compared to the Kindle 2.
First of all is the not so small matter of content. If you remove the Google public domain ebooks from the Sony eBook Store you will be left with about 1/3 of the number of titles that the Kindle store has. Yes, you can purchase ebooks from other online ebook stores, but mostly they seem to have pretty much the same titles at similar prices. When I have compared ebook prices the Kindle store almost always is less expensive for a given title.
Then of course there is Kindle’s wireless connection. Of course purchasing ebooks wirelessly is very convenient, but the wireless connection also makes the Kindle 2 much more versatile. If you want to research something you are reading you can access Wikipedia or search on the internet. The Kindle browser is a bit clunky, but if you need to access the net or check your email, it’s there for you. For me this is a much more valuable feature than the touch screen. Sony has also announced the Daily Edition ereader, which should be out by the end of 2009 and should come with a wireless connection. However, Sony’s wireless will only let you connect to the Sony eBook Store; no internet and no wireless connections to other ebook stores. At least that is the information that has been released about the Daily Edition so far.
In conclusion, I do like the Sony. I found the glare to sometimes be distracting, but not so bad as to be a deal breaker. You may feel differently though, so it might be a good idea to have a hands-on look if you have a Sony Style store near you. I think Kindle’s wireless connectivity is a much more compelling feature to have than Sony’s touch screen though. And unless you mainly want to read current bestsellers (which are mostly $9.99 everywhere) or Google’s public domain offerings, you may find that you will have less reading material to choose from with Sony’s ereaders than with a Kindle 2, and it will probably cost you more.
The Amazon Kindle has been the big boy on the block for a while now, but with the release of the Sony PRS-600 and its little brother, the Sony PRS-300, there may be a challenger coming to town. While the details are still a little sketchy, a few things have been confirmed. Most recently the device itself was confirmed by Sony. However, some leaked details gave a little bit more information about what they offer. And some of the things these new ebook readers claim to do may have Amazon sweating a little.The first consideration that would get people more than a bit curious is the price. Released only in February, the Kindle 2 is now priced at $299. It is also only the 2nd latest version with the entry of the Kindle DX in May. The Sony PRS-600 is rumored to be available at the same price when it hits the stores. The pricing scheme is apparently designed to appeal to those who find the Kindle DX to pricey yet want a newer model than the Kindle 2. Sony has also made it known that new ebook releases will be sold at $9.99, the same price for which Kindle books are selling. Based on prices, the Sony is bent on offering as much value for money as the Kindle. Leaked portions of the manual hint at what the new ebook readers may have to offer. One feature that stands out is the touch screen. Available on top end models like the $1,000 FLEPia, the touch screen helps to clear up some more space that buttons would otherwise occupy. It also means the device can be even smaller and lighter. Even with a 6 inch screen, it would still only weigh about 10 ounces. And at just .4 inches thick, it is one of the most compact, yet advanced, readers that you will be able to find.Another rumored feature that has made the Sony Reader more anticipated is the possibility that it has a flexible screen. Although nothing has been confirmed by Sony with regards to this, the manual does mention that the device has many flexible parts. One of the theories being floated around is that it may have a bendable and unbreakable screen, which would certainly be a breakthrough technology. The introduction of Sony PRS-600 as well as Sony PRS-300 can be very intriguing and interesting. The PRS-600 includes a built-in dictionary, a stylus freehand writing feature and a library suite software which can be supported by an ordinary PC and Mac. With 380MB storage capacity, it can also expand its battery life for about 7,500 pages. With such an impressive array of features and With the indications that these models will soon be available for a reasonable price, consumers might just put off purchasing a Kindle 2 until the release of Sony PRS-600.
How does the Sony PRS-600 measure up to the Amazon Kindle 2? Visit us to read the detailed Amazon Kindle 2 review and find out for yourself. You’ll be able to watch the device in action to discover how it stacks up against other ebook readers like those made by Sony.
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