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Reader Touch Edition™
Model number:
PRS-600BC
Rated 3.8 out of 5 stars
Get your hands on the super-thin Reader Touch Edition™ and enjoy a convenient, on-the-go reading experience like no other.
ADDITIONAL IMAGES:
- Position 1 Overview
- Position 2 Features
- Position 3 Specifications
- Position 5 Reviews
- Position 6 Accessories
Touch screen makes reading a breeze.
Thinner, smaller and lighter than most magazines, the Reader Touch Edition™ lets you access up to 350 (or more with memory expansion card slots) of your favorite books from anywhere. The intuitive 6" touchscreen display makes navigation a breeze, letting you turn pages with the swipe of a finger. An included stylus offers freehand highlighting and annotation. With support for multiple file formats including ePub and PDF, you can enjoy books from more places, including The eBook Store from Sony and over one million free public domain titles from Google Books.
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Elegant 6" Touch Screen
Sporting a gorgeous 6-inch display with touch screen navigation, turning pages, bookmarking your spot, adjusting the font, and searching for titles can easily be done with the swipe of a finger. Use the virtual keyboard or included stylus to take freehand notes and highlight sections of text to revisit later.
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Multiple Formats Supported
Providing more than just a superior reading experience, the Reader Touch Edition, supports Adobe® PDF5, Microsoft® Word, BBeB Book® and other text file formats, as well as EPUB/ACS4 and connection with Adobe Digital Editions4. In addition to being PC and Mac® compatible10, you can even play back unsecured MP3 and AAC audio files9.
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More Books from More Places
By supporting both industry standard formats, ePub and PDF, you can access books at the eBook Store from Sony, 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 publishers.
Google books, The Book Store from Sony
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Paper-like Display for Easy Reading
Featuring E Ink® Vizplex™ technology, the Reader Touch Edition delivers an astonishing almost paper-like reading experience, which makes it easy to read, even outdoors in the sunshine. Measuring only 0.4" thin and weighing less than 10.1 ounces, the Reader Touch Edition is the perfect travel companion.
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A Library of Books in One Device
Ideal for the constant traveler, daily commuter or leisurely reader, the Reader Touch Edition lets you carry up to 350 of your favorite books3 at a time. You can even expand the capacity with optional Memory Stick® PRO Duo™ or SD media (sold separately).
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Charge and Read for Two Full Weeks
While most portable electronics lose power after only a few hours, the Reader Touch Edition provides up to two full weeks of reading (7,500 continuous page turns) on a single battery charge1.
3D Tour
PRS-600
Product Reviews
Write a review( Rated 3.8 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 62 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
42 of 62 (67%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Love it!
Pros: Readability, Extended Memory, Battery Life.
Cons: Initial Setup, Organization
Date: Nov 25, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
9of 9 people found this helpful
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I purchased my Sony Reader about 6 weeks ago after comparing price and features with other readers. I love it and I take it everywhere. I would highly recommend this product to those, like myself, that love to read and also for students or professionals that have electronic course material and/or technical material in PDF format for easy access. The initial setup was challenging due to lack of specific instructions regarding the E-library. But the biggest drawback is the lack of organizational options for your reading material.
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Great value - satisfaction ration
Pros: Great value for money, more responsiive than PRS505, love integrated dictionary
Cons: Maybe screen shines a bit here and there, but still not that much, notes functionality is not as good as i thought
Date: Nov 24, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
3of 7 people found this helpful
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Overall a great device. Had a chance to use Reader PRS 505 which is a great one to. Maybe this device should be more responsive when taking notes. I see it like an awsome successor to PRS 505. Love it!
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Thinner, smaller and lighter than most magazines, the Reader Touch Edition™ lets you access up to 350 (or more with memory expansion card slots) of your favorite books from anywhere. The intuitive 6" touchscreen display makes navigation a breeze, letting you turn pages with the swipe of a finger. An included stylus offers freehand highlighting and annotation. With support for multiple file formats including ePub and PDF, you can enjoy books from more places, including The eBook Store from Sony and over one million free public domain titles from Google Books.
Elegant 6” display with touchscreen
The Reader Touch Edition™ features a 6” display with simple, easy-to-use touchscreen navigation. Turn pages with the swipe of a finger and enjoy fast and intuitive navigation of your favorite books.
Carry hundreds of books
Not sure which books to bring on your trip? With the Reader Touch Edition™, 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 and with dual memory expansion card slots, your reading library is virtually limitless.
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.
Adjustable font sizes
The Reader Touch Edition™ offers you the ability to resize text. Choose from five adjustable font sizes to improve readability.
Memory Expansion Slots
Expand the capacity of your Reader Touch Edition™ with optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™ or SD media (sold separately).
Thoughtful design
Designed for ease of use, the Reader Touch Edition™ provides intuitive navigation and button placement.
More books in 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 content from a wide number of online bookstores2.
Paper-like display for easy reading
The Reader Touch Edition™ utilizes E Ink® Vizplex™ screen technology to deliver an amazing, paper-like display that’s more like ink on paper and fully readable in direct sunlight.
Compatible with PC and Mac
Intuitive eBook Library software makes it easy to download eBooks, manage your collection, and transfer titles to your Reader Touch Edition™. eBook Library software works with both PC and Mac9
Multiple formats support
The Reader Touch Edition™ supports Adobe® PDF5, Microsoft® Word, BBeB® Book and other text file formats, as well as EPUB/ACS4 and connection with Adobe Digital Editions4. You can even play back unsecured MP3 and AAC audio files (headphones required and sold separately).
Ease of use
In addition to intuitive touch screen navigation, the Reader Touch Edition™ features right and left-hand side page advance buttons for quick and easy page turning.
Freehand highlighting & annotation
Take freehand notes and highlight sections of text you want to revisit later, just as you would in a real book, using the included stylus. If you prefer, a virtual keyboard is also available for entering quick notes or searching your eBooks. If you want, you can even export your notes to your computer using the eBook Library software.
Thin, light, portable design
Whether you’re venturing across town or across the country, the Reader Touch Edition™ makes an ideal travelling companion. Measuring just 0.4” thin7 and weighing only 10.1 ounces, the Reader Touch Edition is thinner and more lightweight than almost any book, and even many magazines.
Built-in Dictionary
A handy search function lets you look up words in The New Oxford American Dictionary, Second Edition.
USB 2.0 data & power connection
Transfer eBooks and charge your Reader Touch Edition™ using a single USB 2.0 cable.
Read at a natural pace
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.
Available colors
The Reader Touch Edition™ is available in your choice of silver, black, and red.
Product Specifications
Power
- 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
Display
- Gray Scale : 8-levels gray scale
- Resolution : 800 x 600 pixels
- Screen Size : Vizplex™ 6 inches
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.) : 6.9 x 4.8 x .4 inches (LxWxD)
- Weight (Approx.) : 10.1 oz
Media Formats Supported
- DRM Text : ePub (Adobe DRM protected), PDF (Adobe DRM protected), BBeB Book (PRS DRM protected)
- Image : JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP
- Unsecured Audio : Unsecured Adudio: MP3 (Non encrypted), AAC (Non encrypted)
- Unsecured Text : ePub, BBeB Book, PDF, TXT, RTF, Micrsoft® Word, (Conversion to the Reader requires Word installed on your PC)
Memory
- Memory Size : 512 MB User available capacity: Approx. 380MB Dual Memory Card Expansion Slots for Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and SD Card™ up to 16GB.
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 Conditions
- Operating Temperature : 41 to 95 °F
In the Box
- Quick Start
- USB Cable
- Sleeve
Accessories & Extras
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Premium Cover Touch Edition
$29.99
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Reader Car Charger Adapter
$29.99
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Reader Cover with Light
$29.99
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Premium Cover Touch Edition
$29.99
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eBook Gift Card $25
$25.00
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Premium Cover Touch Edition
$29.99
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Clutch Case for Reader
$24.99
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Clutch Case for Reader
$24.99
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AC Charger for Reader Digital Book
$29.99
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Zipper Case Touch Edition
$29.99
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
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8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$49.99
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4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$34.99
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16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$89.99
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2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$19.99
Product Reviews
Write a review( Rated 3.8 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 62 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
42 of 62 (67%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Date: Nov 25, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
9of 9 people found this helpful
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Love it!
Pros: Readability, Extended Memory, Battery Life.
Cons: Initial Setup, Organization
I purchased my Sony Reader about 6 weeks ago after comparing price and features with other readers. I love it and I take it everywhere. I would highly recommend this product to those, like myself, that love to read and also for students or professionals that have electronic course material and/or technical material in PDF format for easy access. The initial setup was challenging due to lack of specific instructions regarding the E-library. But the biggest drawback is the lack of organizational options for your reading material.
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Date: Nov 24, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
3of 7 people found this helpful
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Great value - satisfaction ration
Pros: Great value for money, more responsiive than PRS505, love integrated dictionary
Cons: Maybe screen shines a bit here and there, but still not that much, notes functionality is not as good as i thought
Overall a great device. Had a chance to use Reader PRS 505 which is a great one to. Maybe this device should be more responsive when taking notes. I see it like an awsome successor to PRS 505. Love it!
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Date: Nov 23, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Date: Nov 23, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
2of 7 people found this helpful
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Research & Diction
Pros: The Sony Name, Excellent Construction, Great Value
Cons: None At This Time
Dear Sony, I do not own a Sony Reader but I have been researching the Touch & Pocket Editions. From what I've seen thus far, I like features of both. The Pocket Edition appears to have better contrast but the Touch Edition has a dictionary & expandable memory, among other features I wish were on the Pocket addition for the suggested $199. Please allow me the opportunity of changing gears here to mention two of the reviews listed on the Sony website. I truly wish these people would learn to use proper diction as well as acknowledge that English is the official language of the U.S.A. By all means, keep your heritage of where ever it is you come from but please learn to use the English language properly. Thank you for making incredible products and thank you also for giving me an opportunity to voice my opinion. I'm not sure which of the Sony Readers I'll choose to be my reading device but I'm sure I'll enjoy it regardless of which one I choose.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Date: Nov 22, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
10of 10 people found this helpful
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Excellent Reader, Highly recommend it
Pros: Sturdy, nice to handle, good size, Really like the page turning.
Cons: playing music really runs down the battery, software interface needs work.
This is my first reader. I looked at several, read lots of reviews and analyzed the comparison charts. Actually, tried some out before I bought the PRS600. I am really impressed with the Ebook Reader I wish I had purchased on sooner. I like the feature for turning page on this model. Finger slide across part of the page (I use my thumb, neat easy to use, as opposed to pushing buttons) The ebooks are very legible and easy to read. reading pdf's can sometimes be tricky. But I attribute that to the 3rd pdf creating software not the ebook. E.g the Ebook isn't going to be able to do much about readability if the software that created the pdf turned all of the pages into individual pictures. One of my pdfs did only contain pictures of the text. Cons, I've had my ebook for about 3 weeks. In that time I have loaded many of my tech manuals, and other pdf's in to the reader(almost 300.) The software doesn't allow much organization of your reading material. As it sits now every book is on one long listing of books. There is a category feature, But the categories don't help organize that listing of books. I have several books where they each have a chapter 01. Getting the chapters organized properly, by book, is a very tricky and frustrating process. I would really like to see folders, and sub folders for organizing my reading materials, in the computer based software and in my reader. The other con is that when you play music from the ebook the battery life drops off rapidly. Considering all of the pros and cons , I really like this product. I highly recommend it
Rated 2.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: (mississauga, ontario)
Date: Nov 22, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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Not Worth
Cons: Freezing on PDF format.
Bad experience, I had to return the product after three days. Loaded PDF Manuals but keep freezing the screen.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars
Reviewer: (Sunny Glendora, CA)
Date: Nov 22, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
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I am addicted!
Pros: great titles.
Cons: lighting, need a reader's club for volume purchases. color
I love how I can increase the size of the letters. With poor vision, it really, really helps. Backlighting would help in a dim lit room. Lot of various call out letters after the model number, so I hope I have the latest edition I got a few months back. Could it be in color? !
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Date: Nov 21, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
1of 1 people found this helpful
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Great featureset on a very attractive device
Pros: So easy to find books!
Cons: Mild glare
I got my reader in black about 2 weeks ago and have already acquired a lot of content. I enjoy the fact that I can get books from so many sources, including local libraries. There is a huge amount of books through google that are important reading for all ages. I am very glad that Sony gives you the option to use their software, adobe digital editions, or drag and drop into the internal memory. This makes transferring music and photos very easy. I have to say, some of the reviewers here need to dig a little deeper before bashing the reader so hard. It works with mac and charges via usb or a charger. The glare on the unit is mildy annoying, but not enough to deserve a 1 star rating.
- Up to 7,500 continuous page turns with a single full charge on internal rechargeable battery. Actual battery life may vary upon usage patterns, product settings, battery, and environmental conditions.
- Requires Internet connection (broadband recommended) and compatible PC or Mac. Internet service may require a fee. Use of companion The eBook Store from Sony limited to U.S/Canada. residents age 13 or older. Account registration with The eBook Store required for access to Google Books content. Content availability may be limited based on location.
- Based on average un-illustrated eBook file size of 1.1 megabytes. Actual file sizes vary by digital book title.
- Adobe® PDF, JPEG, BBeB®, RTF, and TXT formats natively supported. Viewing Microsoft® Word (PC must have Word installed), HTML, and other files requires conversion with supplied software.
- Adobe® PDF files look better when optimized with the Reader's screen size, and text may appear small if not optimized.
- MB means 1 million bytes when referring to memory capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of memory space is reserved for operating system and other system functions.
- Measured at the narrowest point.
- Un-encrypted MP3 and AAC format audio files only. Not compatible with most digital copyright formatted audio file content. Headphones not included.
- PC Operating System requirements: Microsoft® Windows Vista® (32-bit or 64-bit) or Microsoft® Windows® XP (32-bit only), Internet Connection (broadband suggested), USB Port (for Reader connection). Mac Operating System requirements: Apple® Macintosh® computers w/ Intel® processors, PowerPC G3, G4 or G5 processors, with Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.11 or later, or Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.6 or later; Internet connection required (broadband recommended); USB port required (for Reader connection).
- 10. Sold separately
- 11. Requires valid library card. Content availability may vary.
© 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, BBeB, Memory Stick PRO Duo and Reader Touch Edition and the Sony and Reader logos are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows Vista, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.. Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate and may vary.