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Sony PRS-505 Portable Digital e-Reader System (Silver)

3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 255 ratings

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  • displays eBooks purchased from the CONNECT eBook online store
  • displays Adobe PDFs, plus TXT, RTF, BMP, JPEG, GIF, PNG and Microsoft Word files
  • plays MP3 and AAC files (protected files not supported)
  • internal 192MB memory
  • memory slot holds an SD Memory Card (up to 2GB capacity) and Memory Stick Duo media (up to 8GB capacity)
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Customer Ratings
Easy to read
4.3
4.6
4.6
Battery life
4.2
4.6
4.5
Touch Screen
4.0
4.2
4.3
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display size
6 inches
6 inches
6 inches
6 inches
7 inches
display technology
Electronic Ink
Electronic Ink
Electronic Ink
Electronic Ink
memory capacity
192 MB
8 GB
16 GB
8 GB
32 GB
connectivity tech
USB
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
input interface
buttons
touch screen
touch screen
touch screen, buttons
touch screen
bluetooth technology
weight
0.56 pounds
5.9 ounces
171 grams
215 grams

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Product Description

Experience the joy of reading a variety of your favorite books all stored digitally in one compact device. The slimmer, redesigned Digital eBook Reader lets you carry a stack of books in one hand. The Digital eBook Reader holds about 160 eBooks or hundreds more with Optional removable Memory cards. Its portable size makes it the perfect travel companion, allowing you to read a variety of books whenever and wherever you want. With thousands of eBook titles available at The eBook Store from Sony, you can choose to Download new releases, classics and popular book titles as well as view other document formats such as Adobe PDF10, RTF, TXT, BBeB and Microsoft Word. Its long Battery life lasts up to 7,500 continuous page turns, and the amazing paper-like screen technology is easy on the eyes. Offers a unique, on-the-go reading experience and is the perfect travel companion. With a compact and lightweight design, you can take it almost anywhere and read your books whenever and wherever you want. More compact than many paperbacks, it weighs about 9 ounces (without cover), is 1/3" thin, and holds up to 160 eBooks. You can easily hold it in one hand, and with its rechargeable battery, you can turn up to 7,500 continuous pages on a single charge. Up to 7,500 page turns on full charge Audio and picture playback Dual SD Card and Memory Stick Pro Duo Expansion Slot Mountable USB Drive Charges via USB Unit Dimensions (Approx.) - 6.9 x 4.8 x 0.3 (175 x 122 x 8mm) / Weighs 9 ounces Includes Soft Case, USB Cable, Quick Start Guide, CD-ROM Limited Warranty - Labor- 90 days from the date of purchase; Parts- 1 Year from the date of purchase Windows compatible only

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3.6 out of 5 stars
3.6 out of 5
255 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, readability, ease of use, and quality of the handheld. For example, they mention it works well, has a great screen, and is easy to download books and files. Some appreciate the value, and size.

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33 customers mention28 positive5 negative

Customers like the performance of the device. They say it's an excellent device, it works very well, and is a useful product. They also mention that it'll be an efficient tool and that the e-book library does its job without crashes. Customers also say that it works on all systems, is easy to use, and provides reformatting.

"...sony e-book library is basic and does its job without crashes (had one hang). Again, I like the drag and drop built into it...." Read more

"...This works great, but is a pain and would be yet more expense if you need to buy Acrobat (maybe there are opensource PDF converters out there)...." Read more

"...This product functions extremely well doing what it is designed to do...provide books in an electronic format...." Read more

"...It works on all systems, it is easy to use, and it provides reformatting features right in the program! Oh - and it does work for 505s...." Read more

30 customers mention30 positive0 negative

Customers find the product very readable, perfect for reading on the go, and has a great screen for reading. They say it has enhaced the PDF reading capability so it doesn't have to be turned sideways to get the content. Readers also mention that it's designed for reading books, and can read it at the park, at the pool, and everywhere. They find that they can read longer with almost no eye strain.

"...On printed paper, every letter is smooth. On the e-reader, while the font on e-books (MS-WORD is 96% ok, PDF 90% ok - my own arbitrary scaling!)..." Read more

"Very slick looking device. It's nice to hold and easy on the eyes...." Read more

"...extremely well doing what it is designed to do...provide books in an electronic format...." Read more

"...The reader is fine - I have been able to view almost all of my documents (including most PDF's) with adequate usefulness...." Read more

28 customers mention20 positive8 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the handheld. They mention that it's easy to download books, transfer books and files, and load books. They also say that adding books is easy in Windows Explorer or with the Calibre freeware. Customers also appreciate the history feature and the ease with which they can use the reader. They say the menus are easy to navigate and the text is plenty big.

"...Files transfer quickly (std USB 2.0 i/f?).6) book selection is not great, but then it is not a problem limited to the sony library...." Read more

"...It's relatively easy to transfer books and files, but once on the reader, there is no way to delete or rename or annotate the material...." Read more

"...It works on all systems, it is easy to use, and it provides reformatting features right in the program! Oh - and it does work for 505s...." Read more

"...screen all day...and second, backlighting makes it impossible to read the screen in strong light, or with some types of polarized sunglasses on...." Read more

16 customers mention13 positive3 negative

Customers like the quality of the handheld. They mention it's well-made, stands up to normal wear, and has a solid metal construction. Some say it'll be the very best model ever made. It's soft on the eyes and quite rigid, but does not crash or hang up. Customers also say it provides a nice firm holding space.

"...sleek and just about right to hold and read. Anything thinner would need support...." Read more

"Very slick looking device. It's nice to hold and easy on the eyes...." Read more

"...for over a month, and it has none of the USB issues, it does not crash or hang up, it does not tell you "do not disconnect."..." Read more

"...Easier to hold and positive page turns as well as a better menu/navigation system made it my preferred reader...." Read more

14 customers mention11 positive3 negative

Customers like the battery life of the handheld. They mention that even after 4 years the battery is still acceptable and they've had no issues with it.

"...It holds a lot of books.It's easy on the eyes, battery lasts about 2 weeks with daily use, and its easy to use...." Read more

"...-Nice battery life. I can read for several hours a day for 3 days without having to recharge...." Read more

"...Even after 4 years the battery life is still acceptable and I've had no issues with the device." Read more

"...the battery seems to drop even when I had it powered off for a few days. The 3 bar fell to two in 2-3 days...." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the handheld. They mention that the rendering was amazing, the screen is great, and well-made. They appreciate the high contrast, fantastic pictures, and inconspicuous design. Customers also mention that it has a better technology (8 grays instead of 4).

"...Landscape rendering is as good as portrait.10) metallic construction feels 'solid'. The leather (pseudo?)..." Read more

"...It's nice to hold and easy on the eyes.The resolution on the screen is awesome- but not different from the Kindle...." Read more

"...other than that its small lightweight great screen for reading. looks great and feels great...." Read more

"...screen is better technology(8 grays instead of 4) and it is stylish, cute, inconspicuous (when closed, with its leather like cover)...." Read more

20 customers mention13 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the e-reader. Some mention that it has easily saved them thousands of dollars, has tons of free books available, and is relatively cheap. However, others say that it's a little pricey for a reader that doesn't have wifi and that it is difficult to buy new book releases.

"...find that a Sony PSP travel charger works with it and they are relatively cheap...." Read more

"...That said, the book prices are absolutely murderous when compared to Kindle prices...." Read more

"...At $300, it may seem pricy, but when I think of the three awkward, non really for reading books PDAs I wore out, it seems a lot cheaper.*..." Read more

"...It's a good bit cheaper than the other best-known alternate, the Kindle.Plenty of room for expansion with add-in media cards if needed...." Read more

13 customers mention8 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the handheld. Some mention that the three text sizes is a welcome feature, as they can adapt the text size to their environment. They also say the text is plenty big for them and the PDF print size can be enlarged. That said, some say the price is great and the device is handy. However, others say that the device has limitations on font size and consistency of text, making it unreadable small.

"...They have made the font smoother and above all else, the text is much much bigger and completely readable now!..." Read more

"...The fact that there are three text sizes is a welcome feature, as you can adapt the text size to your environment: reading while riding in a taxi or..." Read more

"...The menus are easy to navigate and the text is plenty big for us... I don't bother with the zoom feature, but it works if you need it...." Read more

"...two: PDF files (particularly your non-secure PDF books) do not have large enough font sizes to read...." Read more

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M. Hart
5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE it.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 15, 2011
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Lee
4.0 out of 5 stars Great classic reader
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bob
3.0 out of 5 stars not so good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 3, 2012
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Gillian Fantazi
2.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as these other reports make out.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2009
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Sybil Vain
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Ebook - Freedom at last!!
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