Typical price: £200
What is it: Stylish, inexpensive ebook reader
What we think: A great-looking ebook reader with an attractive price tag
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 17 September 2008
Tags: Sony, Sony Reader PRS-505, ebooks, plastic, aluminium
We like:
Attractive styling; great battery life; good screen; price
We don't like:
Heavy; no mains charger included
CNET UK judgement:
The PRS-505 looks wonderful and is relatively easy to use. While some features, such as the PDF support, still need to be improved, at £200 the Reader represents good value for money compared to its rivals
Full review:
Although the Reader has been out in the US for a while, it's only now that Sony has gotten around to releasing it in the UK. Its introduction has been timed to coincide with the launch of Waterstone's ebook Web site and as the official retail partner for the device, Waterstone's will be promoting it heavily. And at its current £200 price, the PRS-505 manages to substantially undercut rivals like the Bookeen Cybook and iRex Iliad. Continue Reading...
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