Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS300SC: Portable Ebook Reader Review



Are you looking for a portable ebook reader that’s smaller than the Kindle yet offers an excellent reading experience? Look no further since the Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS300SC is what you are looking for. This device comes with a 5 inch display screen which is an inch smaller than the latest Kindle making it comfortable to carry with your hand.

This entry level portable ebook reader from Sony is very lightweight and fits in almost any jacket pocket. Its solid build quality assures everyone that it can easily stand everyday usage. The first thing you will notice is the way it displays your ebook. Since it uses E Ink technology, everything looks crisp and clear and you may even use it comfortably under direct sunlight. The screens resolution is 800×600 pixels with 8 level of grey scale.

You will be able to carry as much as 350 books on this portable ebook reader with its 512 MB internal memory. Unfortunately you will not be able to expand this due to a lack of expansion slot however to most people 350 books is enough to enjoy during their travel or vacation. The device supports a lot of formats from pdf, ePub, txt, RTF and Microsoft Word. You can also download the latest booksellers from the eBook store of Sony or get them from Google.
You will be able to enjoy two weeks of continuous reading on this device before needing a recharge and as soon as you get a low battery warning you can easily charge it through any USB port of your computer.

What people like about the Sony Reader Pocked Edition PRS300SC is that it costs lower than the other ebook readers in the market today. With a price tag of only $130 at the Sony online store you will have a fully functional compact ebook reader. Since it supports ePub, you have access to the hundreds of thousands of books at Google Books.

If you are looking for a small ebook reader that has a lot of excellent features yet won’t burn a hole in your pocket then this device offers you a perfect solution.

Sony Reader Pocket Edition Silver PRS-300SC
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List Price: $199.99
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Product Description

Take your favorite books to go with the Sony Reader Pocket Edition. Its elegant, lightweight design makes it perfect for on-the-go reading. Build your library today at the eBook Store from Sony, where you can access new releases or choose from over one million free public domain titles from Google Books, or you can visit public libraries to borrow eBooks.

Elegant, lightweight design with 5 display
The Reader Pocket Edition features a 5 display and an elegant, lightweight design thats easy to slip into a purse or jacket pocket for convenient, on-the-go reading.

Carry up to 350 of your favorite books at a time
Not sure which books to bring on your trip? With the Reader Pocket Edition, you will never have to make that choice again. 512MB of onboard memory6 lets you carry up to 350 of your favorite books at a time.

Open format provides access to books from various sources
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 content from a wide variety of online bookstores.

Paper-like display for easy, natural reading
The Reader Pocket Edition utilizes E Ink Vizplex screen technology to deliver an amazing, paper-like display thats more like ink on paper and fully readable in direct sunlight.

Intuitive eBook Library software for PC and Mac
Intuitive eBook Library software makes it easy to download eBooks, manage your collection, and transfer titles to your Reader Pocket Edition. eBook Library software works with both PC and Mac.

Two full weeks of reading on a single battery charge
Enjoy up to two full weeks of reading (7,500 continuous page turns) on a single battery charge.

Three adjustable font sizes to enhance reading
The Reader Pocket Edition offers you the ability to resize text. Choose from three adjustable font sizes to improve readability.

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Product Details

  • Elegant, Lightweight Design With 5 Display
  • Three Adjustable Font Sizes To Enhance Reading
  • Carry Up To 350 Of Your Favorite Books At A Time
  • Adobe PDF, RTF, TXT, BBeB And Microsoft Word Capability

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