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Sony Reader Pocket EditionTM
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Sony Reader Pocket
Price Range: See 8TOP Retailers Below
Screen Size Inches (diagonal): 5 in.
Weight (ounces): 7.76 oz
Available Colors: Silver, Blue, Pink
Wireless: no
Screen Rotate: unavailable
Touch Screen: no
Storage Space: 512 MB
External Memory: no
Battery Life: up to two weeks of reading; 7,500 (BBeB Book) Continuous page turns; 6,800 (ePub) Continuous page turns
Native Format Support:
  • DRM Text : ePub (Adobe DRM protected), PDF (Adobe DRM protected), BBeB Book (PRS DRM protected)
  • Unsecured Text : ePub, BBeB Book, PDF, TXT, RTF, Micrsoft® Word, (Conversion to the Reader requires Word installed on your PC)
Features: See Features Below

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The Reader Pocket EditionTM lets you access up to 350 of your favorite books from anywhere. Its elegant, lightweight design is small enough to slip into a purse or jacket pocket, and features a 5" display with E Ink® Vizplex paper-like screen technology for easy reading, even in direct sunlight. For added versatility, it supports multiple file formats including ePub and PDF, offering access to more books from more places, including The eBook Store from Sony and over one million free public domain titles from Google Books.

FEATURES:

Lightweight with 5" display
The Reader Pocket EditionTM 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 EditionTM utilizes E Ink® VizplexTM screen technology to deliver an amazing, paper-like display that's more like ink on paper and fully readable in direct sunlight.

Customizable reading experience
The Reader Pocket EditionTM offers you the ability to customize your viewing capabilities. You can resize text by choosing from three adjustable font sizes and/or set your screen to orientate in either portrait or landscape based on your preferred reading experience.

Quick page turns & 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 EditionTM, you will never have to make that choice again. 512MB of onboard memory6 lets you carry up to 350 of your favorite books3 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 EditionTM. eBook Library 3.0 software works with both PC and Mac7.

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.

More books from more places
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 publishers2.

Charge and read for two full weeks
Enjoy up to two full weeks of reading (7,500 continuous page turns) on a single battery charge1.

Multiple format support
The Reader Pocket EditionTM supports Adobe® PDF5, Microsoft® Word, BBeB® Book and other text file formats, as well as ePub/ACS4 and connection with Adobe Digital Editions4.

Available colors
The Reader Pocket EditionTM is available in your choice of silver, navy blue, and rose.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Dimensions: 6 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 13/32 inches (LxWxD)
User Available Storage Space: 440 MB
Number of Books (native): 350
Power Source: DC 5.2 V, Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery: DC 3.7 V
Display: Gray Scale : 8-levels gray scale; Resolution : 800 x 600 pixels; Screen Size : VizplexTM 5 inches
Specs:
  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 6 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 13/32 inches (LxWxD)
  • Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 7.76 oz
  • Memory Size : 512 MB User available capacity: Approx. 440MB
  • System Requirements General : 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.
  • Operating Temperature : 41 to 95 °F
  • AC Power : DC 5.2 V
  • Battery Life (Approx) : 7,500 (BBeB Book) Continuous page turns; 6,800 (ePub) Continuous page turns
  • Battery Type : Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery: DC 3.7 V
  • Gray Scale : 8-levels gray scale
  • Resolution : 800 x 600 pixels
  • Screen Size : VizplexTM 5 inches


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