Sony PRS300RC Reader Pocket Edition (Rose)
Sony's compact digital book, the PRS300RC Reader Pocket Edition (Rose) features a 5 inch, paper-like display that delivers an easy-on-the-eyes reading experience. In addition to the natural reading surface, the Reader also has adjustable font sizes, quick page turning, and a high contrast ratio, which makes reading possible even in direct sunlight. Side-button navigation also ensures seamless reading with right and left-hand side page advance buttons.
Leave the dusty library at home; with 512MB of onboard memory there's enough space to store up to 350 books on your Reader at once. Sony also gave this digital book compatibility with both PC and Mac. Both systems support the easy to use eBook Library 3.0 software for managing your book collection. Supported formats include the industry standards, ePub and PDF.
On a full charge the Pocket Edition will last for up to two weeks of reading (or 7,500 continuous page turns). Charging, and transfer of eBooks, is done through your computer's USB port with the included USB cable.
- Lightweight with 5" Display
- The Reader Pocket Edition features a 5" display and an elegant, lightweight design that's easy to slip into a purse or jacket pocket for convenient, on-the-go reading
- Paper-Like Display for Easy Reading
- The Reader Pocket Edition 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
- Adjustable Font Sizes
- The Reader Pocket Edition offers you the ability to resize text. Choose from three 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
- Carry Hundreds of Books
- 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 memory lets you carry up to 350 of your favorite books at a time
- Compatible with PC and Mac
- eBook Library 3.0 software makes it easy to download eBooks, manage your collection, and transfer titles to your Reader Pocket Edition. eBook Library 3.0 software works with both PC and Mac
- USB 2.0 Data & Power Connection
- Transfer eBooks and charge your Reader Digital Book using a single USB 2.0 cable
- Easy Side-Button Navigation
- Enjoy quick, easy page turning with convenient right and left-hand side page advance buttons
- Wide Access
- 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 books at ebookstore.sony.com, 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
- Charge and Read For Two Full Weeks
- Enjoy up to two full weeks of reading (7,500 continuous page turns) on a single battery charge
- Multiple Formats Supported
- The Reader Pocket Edition supports Adobe PDF5, Microsoft Word, BBeB Book and other text file formats, as well as ePub/ACS4 and connection with Adobe Digital Editions
| Memory | Memory Size: 512MB (Approximately 440MB user available capacity) |
| Formats |
DRM Text: ePub (Adobe DRM protected, PDF (Adobe DRM protected), BBeb Book (PRS DRM protected) Unsecured Text: ePub, BBeb Book, PDF, TXT, RTF, Microsoft Word (Conversion to the Reader requires Word installed on your PC) |
| Display |
Screen Size: Vizplex 5 inches Gray Scale: 8 levels gray scale Resolution: 800 x 600 pixels |
| Compatible Operating Systems |
OS: - 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 10.4.11 or later, Mac OS X version 10.5.6 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 |
| Power Requirements |
AC Power: 5.2VDC Battery Power: 3.7VDC Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery Life: Approx 7,500 (BBeB Book) continuous page turns; 6,800 (ePub) continuous page turns |
| Operating Temperature | 41-95°F |
| Dimensions | 4.25 x 6.25 x 0.4" (10.8 x 15.9 x 1.03cm) |
| Weight | 7.76 oz (220g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Simple controls (8)
- Lightweight (7)
- Long battery life (6)
- Durable (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Daily use (7)
- Travel (6)
- Commuting (5)
- Home use (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Practical (4)
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Pros
- Durable
- Easy Controls
- Lightweight
- Long Battery Life
Cons
Best Uses
- Daily Use
- Home Use
- Travel
Comments about Sony PRS300RC Reader Pocket Edition (Rose):
This was bought as a Christmas present for granddaughter. She fell in love with it and loading it up with books.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy Controls
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Daily Use
Comments about Sony PRS300RC Reader Pocket Edition (Rose):
a perfect gift for a perfect child
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Durable
- Easy Controls
- Lightweight
- Long Battery Life
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Commuting
- Daily Use
- Home Use
- Travel
Comments about Sony PRS300RC Reader Pocket Edition (Rose):
This is my first book reader and I must say I like it alot, it is easy to use and I can read for yours. Plus I can throw this into my handbag and still have room for other, you know essential stuff us women carry. [...]
Pros
- Durable
- Easy Controls
- Lightweight
- Long Battery Life
Cons
Best Uses
- Commuting
- Daily Use
- Home Use
- Travel
Comments about Sony PRS300RC Reader Pocket Edition (Rose):
This is my third Sony eReader. I love the expanded memory and the bright rose color. It took me a day or so to get used to the smaller pocket edition size, but now, I really like the smaller size as it fits in my purse and/or briefcase much easier. The one disappointment, I miss the buttons to turn the page on both sides of the device rather than the center, large button.
Pros
- Easy Controls
- Long Battery Life
Cons
Best Uses
- Commuting
- Daily Use
- Home Use
- Travel
Comments about Sony PRS300RC Reader Pocket Edition (Rose):
I use this product when I exercise. Easy to use. Can download books from the library. I take this with me everywhere. Accessories are very expensive.
Comments about Sony PRS300RC Reader Pocket Edition (Rose):
Plays books from the library with no problem. Screen is easy to read. USB file transfers are easy drag and drop.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy Controls
- Lightweight
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Commuting
- Daily Use
- Travel
Comments about Sony PRS300RC Reader Pocket Edition (Rose):
Can hardly wait to have to sit in the doctor's office awaiting my appointment! Easy to use; color is great and I love it.
Pros
- Easy Controls
- Lightweight
- Long Battery Life
Cons
Best Uses
- Daily Use
- Home Use
- Travel
Comments about Sony PRS300RC Reader Pocket Edition (Rose):
I was looking for a perfect gift for Christmas for my elderly mother and this was it! I was concerned that she would have difficulty navigating the menus since she is 86 and not a tech-savvy person, but she learned how to use it in minutes and has read 3 books on it since Christmas!
Pros
- Easy Controls
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Commuting
Comments about Sony PRS300RC Reader Pocket Edition (Rose):
Pretty handy gadget for my daughter who loves to read. I wish it had a light, so she could read it at night. Maybe it does & we just haven't discovered it yet. There is something to be said for reading directions!
Pros
- Amazing battery life
- EInk screen easy on eyes
- Stylish appearance
Cons
- Complex PDFs problematic
- Small screen size
- Sometimes sluggish
Best Uses
Comments about Sony PRS300RC Reader Pocket Edition (Rose):
I bought the Sony Pocket reader because I wanted a new gadget to play with but it has really surpassed my expectations.
I've mostly been using it to read classic literature in ePub format (which can be downloaded free from sites like Project Gutenberg) and research papers and technical documents (usually PDFs).
I haven't used the Sony Software that came with it; instead I've been using Calibre (an open source eBook library software which supports the Sony Reader) which has made it easy to convert the public domain books and documents from work into suitable formats for viewing on the reader.
The eInk screen is clear and easy on the eyes in low light and direct sun, and the battery life has been amazing. When I'm reading, I barely notice that the reader is not a real book, except that it's a little heavier than your average paperback.
Compared to other eBook readers, I think the Sony Pocket Reader has a very stylish appearance (and I love the rose/burgandy colour!)
I thought that the 5" screen might be a little small, but on the small and medium text size it isn't a problem (I tend to avoid the large size text through).
When I first started using it, the start up and page turns seemed very slow, but either it's sped up or I've adjusted because I hardly notice them now.
The PDFs sometimes have layout issues due to the small screen size, but I expected this, and it doesn't bother me too much - I still find the documents to be quite readable.
The biggest con has been my lack of sleep since I got the Reader: I have barely been able to put it down, and I'm staying up far too late each night reading!
Pros
- Amount of books stored
- Colour choices
- Size
Cons
- Book cannot hold pictures
- Difficult to share books
Best Uses
- traveling
Comments about Sony PRS300RC Reader Pocket Edition (Rose):
I love my pocket ebook. I use this book a lot for traveling and just reading in bed. I like to read on my side and this book makes that possible. No more fighting to keep my book on the right page, it is always there.
I am a woman and have small hands and this one fits in one hand. It holds up to 350 books, which is great for traveling, especially if you are like me and read 5 books per week during a beach vacation - that's a lot less baggage to carry with you. I love all the paper that is saved printing books.
I do wish I could load pictures onto this one, like you can with the larger versions. I also wish you could lend out books to others in a simple way. You can borrow books from others, but it isn't easy to do.
Overall, the positives of this book, far outweigh the negatives and would purchase this for anyone in my family that travels or just likes not having to fight with holding a book open and cramping your hand.
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