Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-600 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Nate Lanxon

Reviewed on: 29 October 2009

Tags: Sony, Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-600, ebooks, Adobe PDF, wiki

We like:

Easy to read; supports multiple ebook formats; annotation function is great for students; no bookstore lock-in as with Amazon's Kindle; integrated MP3 player is a welcome touch; memory-card slots allow for storage expansion

We don't like:

Expensive; touchscreen is glossy and reflective; requires a computer to transfer ebooks

Also known as:

Sony Reader Touch Edition; Sony Reader Touch PRS-600; Sony Reader Touch PRS-600BC

You might also need:

Mains adaptor

CNET UK judgement:

In many ways, we prefer the Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-600 to Amazon's Kindle. But it's a more expensive product and its glossy screen detracts too much from the reading experience. It's a capable device, and a good choice for students, but we prefer most competing ebook readers overall

Full review:

With Amazon's Kindle finally available in the UK, Sony's ebook readers have more competition than ever. The Reader Touch Edition PRS-600, one of Sony's two latest models, lacks many features of the Kindle, but brings touchscreen navigation to the world of ebook readers. Continue Reading...