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Sony Reader Pocket Edition - PRS-350 (Silver)

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Sony Reader Pocket Edition - PRS-350 (Silver)
Key Features
  • 2GB Internal Flash Memory
  • 1,200 Book Storage
  • 5" Paper-Like Touch Screen Display
  • Built-In Dictionaries and Translators
You like to read, but you're tired of lugging your book everywhere you go? Maybe you're on a quest to declutter? Sick of multiple text books in your bag? Sony's Reader Pocket Edition - PRS-350 solves all these issues and more. One of the most compact eReaders out there, the Reader Pocket Edition is small enough to fit in most purses and bags - while still providing a 5" paper-like, touch screen display. Should you need it, the display allows for font magnification - so, no worries there! And feel free to read away, the Pocket Edition lasts for up to 2 weeks on a full charge.

In contrast to the Pocket Edition's small design is its large capacity. The 2GB internal flash memory can hold as many as 1,200 books in a number of formats - including ePub and PDF. YOU WILL NEVER BE WITHOUT SOMETHING TO READ. I repeat, with this kind of capacity, you will never be without something to read. Whether you want to polish off every book in the canon, or you're crazy for sci-fi, the Pocket Edition says: yes you can!

With the Pocket Edition you can purchase books from the Sony Reader Store, acquire free public domain books from Google Books, and you can obtain books from any number of other online aggregators and personal publishers. In addition, you can also check out books for free from public libraries.

No matter what you're reading the Reader Pocket Edition also provides some great extras - like the ability to make notes in the margins or in a separate document. You can also highlight, make use of the built-in dictionaries and translators, and manage your files with the Reader Library software on your Mac or PC. And an additionally convenience of the Reader is the ability to advance pages with right and left-hand side page buttons.

Feel to free to go ahead and leave your books at home - but never forget your Reader!

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Sony Pocket Edition Overview

You like to read, but you're tired of lugging your book everywhere you go? Maybe you're on a quest to declutter? Sick of multiple text books in your bag? Sony's Reader Pocket Edition - PRS-350 solves all these issues and more. One of the most compact eReaders out there, the Reader Pocket Edition is small enough to fit in most purses and bags - while still providing a 5" paper-like, touch screen display. Should you need it, the display allows for font magnification - so, no worries there! And feel free to read away, the Pocket Edition lasts for up to 2 weeks on a full charge.

In contrast to the Pocket Edition's small design is its large capacity. The 2GB internal flash memory can hold as many as 1,200 books in a number of formats - including ePub and PDF. YOU WILL NEVER BE WITHOUT SOMETHING TO READ. I repeat, with this kind of capacity, you will never be without something to read. Whether you want to polish off every book in the canon, or you're crazy for sci-fi, the Pocket Edition says: yes you can!

With the Pocket Edition you can purchase books from the Sony Reader Store, acquire free public domain books from Google Books, and you can obtain books from any number of other online aggregators and personal publishers. In addition, you can also check out books for free from public libraries.

No matter what you're reading the Reader Pocket Edition also provides some great extras - like the ability to make notes in the margins or in a separate document. You can also highlight, make use of the built-in dictionaries and translators, and manage your files with the Reader Library software on your Mac or PC. And an additionally convenience of the Reader is the ability to advance pages with right and left-hand side page buttons.

Feel to free to go ahead and leave your books at home - but never forget your Reader!

Choose More Books from More Places
You can choose more books from more places. At the Reader Store, you can download new releases, best sellers, and newspapers. You can even access over one million free public domain titles from Google Books or find links to borrow eBooks from your local library. And since the Reader is open format, supporting both industry standard formats ePub and PDF, you can access even more books from other online bookstores or get content from other online sources
Carry Up to 1,200 of Your Favorite Books at Once
Not sure which books to bring on your trip? With the Reader Pocket Edition, you will never have to make that choice again. 2GB of onboard memory lets you carry up to 1,200 of your favorite books at a time
Smart, Lightweight Design with a 5" Clear Touch Screen
The Reader Pocket Edition features a 5" clear touch screen and a smart, lightweight design that's easy to slip into a purse or jacket pocket for convenient, anywhere, anytime reading. The simple, easy-to-use touch screen allows you to turn pages with the swipe of a finger and enjoy fast and intuitive navigation of your favorite books for a more natural reading experience
Paper-Like Display for Easy, Natural, Reading
The Reader Pocket Edition utilizes high contrast E Ink Pearl technology on its anti-glare touch screen to deliver a paper-like display that's more like ink on paper and readable in direct sunlight
Thin, Light, Highly Portable Design
Whether you're venturing across town or across the country, the Reader Pocket Edition makes an ideal travelling companion. Measuring just 0.33" thin and weighing only 5.64 ounces, the Reader Pocket Edition is thinner and more lightweight than almost any book and many magazines
Freehand Highlighting and Note Taking
Take freehand notes and highlight sections of text you want to revisit later, just as you would in a real book, using the included stylus pen. If you prefer, a virtual keyboard is also available for entering quick notes or searching your eBooks. You can even export your notes to your computer using the Reader Library software
Two Full Weeks of Reading on a Single Battery Charge
Enjoy two full weeks of reading on a single battery charge
Built-In Dictionaries and Translators
A handy search function lets you look up words in 2 English language dictionaries, including The New Oxford American Dictionary, Second Edition, and the Oxford Dictionary of English, Revised Edition - in addition to 10 built-in translation dictionaries
Six Adjustable Font Sizes to Enhance Reading
The Reader Pocket Edition offers you the ability to resize text. Choose from six adjustable font sizes to improve readability
High-Speed USB Data and Power Connection
Transfer eBooks and charge your Reader Digital Book using a single high-speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) cable
Read in Multiple Formats, Including ePub and PDF
The Reader Pocket Edition supports Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word, and other text file formats, as well as ePub/ACS4 and connection with Adobe Digital Editions
Intuitive Reader Library Software for PC and Mac
Intuitive Reader Library software makes it easy to download eBooks, manage your collection, and transfer titles to your Reader Pocket Edition. Reader Library software works with both PC and Mac
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
Right and Left-Hand Side Page Advance Buttons
Enjoy quick, easy page turning with convenient right and left-hand side page advance buttons
Thoughtful Navigation and Button Placement
Designed for ease of use, the Reader Pocket Edition provides intuitive navigation and button placement

Sony Pocket Edition Specs

Memory
Memory Size: 2GB (Approximately 1.4GB user available capacity)
Formats
DRM Text: ePub (Adobe DRM protected, PDF (Adobe DRM protected), BBeB Book (PRS DRM protected)
Text, RTF

Image: JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP

Display
Screen Size: E Ink Pearl - 5"
Gray Scale: 16 level gray scale
Resolution: 800 x 600 pixels
Compatible Operating Systems
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 and 2005 with Service Pack 3 or later
Apple Macintosh (32 bit only): Mac OS X version 10.6.3 or later, Mac OS X version 10.5.8 or later, Mac OS X version 10.4.11 or later
CPU: Windows: 800MHz Celeron class processor or better
Macintosh: Intel, PowerPC G3, G4 or G5 processor
RAM: 128MB or more (minimum 512MB for Windows 7, Windows Vista)
Free space on hard disc: Windows: 100MB or more, Macintosh: 60MB or more (Depending on the content amount, more space may be required)
Monitor: High Color or more, 1024 × 768 pixels or more (True Color, 1280 × 1024 pixels, or more recommended)
Other devices: USB port (High-Speed USB Compatible), pointing device such as mouse or track pad
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 (5-35°)
Dimensions
4 1/8 x 5 3/4 x 11/32" (10.5 x 14.6 x 0.9cm)
Weight
5.47 oz (155g)

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