Sony PRS300RC Review

The Sony PRS300RC Pocket Edition ereader is a stylish, lightweight, electronic book reader perfect for use both in the home and on the go. This elegantly designed device allows users to access a wealth of material available in ebook form, including the latest releases and over one million public domain titles.

Perfect for slipping into a pocket or purse, the Sony PRS300RC features a 5 inch display and uses E ink technology, which allows book readers to view the text on-screen at any angle and even in direct sunlight.

The ereader has 512MB of internal memory, allowing for storage of up to 350 ebooks at a time and supports the industry standards ePub and PDF, ideal for trips away or long journeys.

Book lovers can enjoy up to two weeks of reading before the battery runs out, that’s around 7500 page turns and the ereader connects to a home computer in order to download books. The size and weight of the ereader also means it’s kind to wrists and can be read comfortably for hours without strain.

The unique paper-like display uses Vizplex screen technology, which reduces eye-strain due to the lack of flicker and backlighting found on conventional computer screens. For those who usually have to be content with huge tomes to accommodate their eyesight, the ereader has adjustable font sizes easily adapted to suit individual needs.

The intuitive library software on the Sony PRS300RC is compatible with both PC and Mac and makes downloading and organizing a book collection simple.

Sony PRS300RC Digital Reader Specifications:

Display: 5” screen, 8-level gray-scale, 800x600 resolution
Operating temperature: 41 to 95 °F
Dimensions: (approx.) 6 ¼ x 4 ¼ x 13/32 inches (LxWxD)
Weight: (approx.) 7.76 oz
Memory: 512MB internal
Power: AC power: DC 5.2V
Battery life: (approx) 7500 BBeB ebook or 6800 ePub page turns
Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery: DC3.7V
Supported formats: DRM Text: ePub; PDF; BBeB ebooks. Unsecured text: ePub; BBeB; PDF; TXT; RTF; DOC (conversion to reader requires Word to be installed on user’s PC)
In the box: ereader, quick start guide, USB cable, Sleeve
System requirements: OS: MS Windows Vista home basic/premium/business/ultimate with SP1 or later (32 or 64 bit), MS Windows XP home edition/Professional/Media Center Edition 2004/2005 with SP2 or later (32 bit only). Mac OS X version 10.6, 10.4.11 or later, Mac OS X version 10.5.6 or later. CPU: 800MHz Celeron class processor or better for Windows, Intel, Power PC G3, G4 or G5 processor for Mac. RAM: 128MB or more (min 512 for Vista). HDD space: 20 MB or more. Monitor: 1024 x 768 or more (true color 1280 x 1024). Other requirements: High speed USB 2.0 compatible, internet connection (broadband) connection.