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Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350

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The addition of a touchscreen makes the 5-inch Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350 a very slick little ebook reader.

This is a preview of the Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350 that gives our first impressions based on the specification and/or limited hands-on experience. We'll update it to a full review with a CNET UK rating once our testing is complete. Click the 'Alert Me' button to get an email when this preview is updated.

Good

  • Lightweight and pocketable
  • Responsive new touchscreen
  • Built-in dictionaries
  • Sleek design

Bad

  • No extra memory

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The new Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350 is the follow-up to the Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300, and was unveiled alongside the new Touch PRS-650. The new Pocket adds a touchscreen to its smaller form factor, which means your choice between Touch or Pocket comes down mostly to size -- and price.

The Pocket's screen is 5 inches from corner to corner, while the Touch boasts 6 inches. Both models have 2GB of memory built in, and the Touch supports memory cards for extra storage. Both can be controlled via the touchscreen with either your finger or the provided stylus.

The Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350 will be available in silver and pink. Because it's so similar to the Touch PRS-650, we'll cover the full details and the differences between the models in our preview of the Touch -- click here to read.

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Dariusz Wojcik's avatar
4 stars out of 5

Dariusz Wojcik 22 September 2010

Good: Really good touch screen. Compared to prs600, much much better. No glare when under direct sunlight. U can fit 1200 books on it.

Bad: No cover included in this edition unlike with the previous mode prs 300 where you got some kind of protection.

Comment: I gave it a four stars because there is no cover with this edition and you still have to buy a normal charger for it unlike other e-readers which they have it included. Other than that this is way way better than previous Sony models. Touch screen is fantastic and having dictionary on the spot with a double tap is just great. Screen does not have any glare under direct sunlight and is spot on. Best reader i have had. I used before Kindle 2 and Sony prs 600. Both a bit too big too big for me. This one i can fit in my bag without even noticing that is there and can read any time one of the 1200 ebooks stored on it. Fantastic product!!!

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