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Reader Touch Edition™
Model number:
PRS-600SC
Rated 3.7 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 3.7 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 52 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
35 of 52 (67%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
Rated 1.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Waste Product Dont Buy it
Pros: Only it can read Pdf
Cons: 1) Low contrast , bad software , sloppy scrolling and irritating page turn effect (turns black)
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I would suggest all to wait for some other ebook reader . It has all cons nothing to cherish about
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What I like about my E-Reader
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This is my first e-reader and I love, just got it yesterday and can not put it down. It is easy to use and light, I wished they had a light to view the screen a little better but I am very content with my purchase
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OVERPRICED COPYCAT
Pros: NICE DESIGN, WELL BUILT, STURDY
Cons: GLARE, GLARE, GLARE, UNDERDEVELOPED SOFTWARE, OVERPRICED ACCESSORIES
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WELL BUILT AND STURDY, HAS LOTS OF NICE FUNCTIONS BUILT-IN, BUT ALL OF THIS IS SMEARED BY VERY POOR DISPLAY - LOTS OF GLARE - YOU CAN SEE YOUR MIRROR IMAGE IN THE DISPLAY EVEN IN NORMAL LIGHT CONDITIONS. BOOKCOVER WITH LIGHT IS COMPLETELY WORTHLESS - LIGHT REFLECTS IN THE DISPLAY AND THE HOUSING MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO CONCENTRATE. THIS E-READER IS ONE OF THE FEW AVAILABLE IN THE U.S., BUT IT IS WELL BEHIND ITS LOWER PRICED AND MUCH BETTER BUILD EAST EUROPEAN COMPETITORS. I'VE TESTED SEVERAL MODELS AND THIS IS BY FAR THE WORST ONE
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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AC Charger for Reader Digital Book
$29.99
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Premium Cover Touch Edition
$29.99
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Reader Car Charger Adapter
$29.99
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Clutch Case for Reader
$24.99
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eBook Gift Card $25
$25.00
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Zipper Case Touch Edition
$29.99
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Clutch Case for Reader
$24.99
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Reader Cover with Light
$59.99
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Premium Cover Touch Edition
$29.99
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Premium Cover 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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2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$19.99
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16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$89.99
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4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$34.99
Product Reviews
Write a review( Rated 3.7 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 52 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
35 of 52 (67%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
Rated 1.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Date: Nov 17, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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Waste Product Dont Buy it
Pros: Only it can read Pdf
Cons: 1) Low contrast , bad software , sloppy scrolling and irritating page turn effect (turns black)
I would suggest all to wait for some other ebook reader . It has all cons nothing to cherish about
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Date: Nov 17, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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What I like about my E-Reader
This is my first e-reader and I love, just got it yesterday and can not put it down. It is easy to use and light, I wished they had a light to view the screen a little better but I am very content with my purchase
Rated 2.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Date: Nov 16, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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OVERPRICED COPYCAT
Pros: NICE DESIGN, WELL BUILT, STURDY
Cons: GLARE, GLARE, GLARE, UNDERDEVELOPED SOFTWARE, OVERPRICED ACCESSORIES
WELL BUILT AND STURDY, HAS LOTS OF NICE FUNCTIONS BUILT-IN, BUT ALL OF THIS IS SMEARED BY VERY POOR DISPLAY - LOTS OF GLARE - YOU CAN SEE YOUR MIRROR IMAGE IN THE DISPLAY EVEN IN NORMAL LIGHT CONDITIONS. BOOKCOVER WITH LIGHT IS COMPLETELY WORTHLESS - LIGHT REFLECTS IN THE DISPLAY AND THE HOUSING MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO CONCENTRATE. THIS E-READER IS ONE OF THE FEW AVAILABLE IN THE U.S., BUT IT IS WELL BEHIND ITS LOWER PRICED AND MUCH BETTER BUILD EAST EUROPEAN COMPETITORS. I'VE TESTED SEVERAL MODELS AND THIS IS BY FAR THE WORST ONE
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Date: Nov 16, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
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Good Purchase
Pros: Love it being compact, fits right in my purse!
Cons: Wish there was a light. Can't figure out the gray shades to make darker.
I absolutely love this. I compared it to the Kindle and Sony is by far the better choice. I've got my monies worth already in downloading books. I'm an avid reader and regular books just took up space. Now I don't have to worry about that anymore. Definitely worth it.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars
Date: Nov 16, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
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Pros: Screen, storage, weight, color, built in dictionary, ability to read multiple formats
Cons: None
Had a prs-700 damaged in a storm that broke all our windows. Sent in for repair. Could not repair. The prs-700 was lighted new prs-600 is not Sony provided cover with light. I was not too sure. Result? I love the prsc-600 even better, the external light works great. I like the software and ability to store all my items purchased. In fact, with my books on the memory card and computer I have 3 backups. Very nice. It's not the smmothest but not all that bad. One of the nicest pieces of technology I've bought.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Date: Nov 15, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
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Try to pry this from my dead, lifeless fingers!!!
Pros: Attractive desgin, nice (sensitive) touchscreen, easy to navigate, too many things to name!!!
Cons: A bit of glare, but nothing too horrible
I recieved my PRS-600 as a bday gift and I have to say I couldn't love this thing anymore if I tried! I actually cried when he he gave me my reader, I was so stoked. I had a PRS-505 and was very reluctant to let it go, and I still read off it if only to make my 600 stay nicer longer. The screen wasn't as I feared it to be, which was dark and uncomortable. Crisp and clear, with no eyestrain whatsoever. Contrast is excellent. Easy to navigate, touchscreen is very sensitive. At first I thought I'd be unhappy with the missing buttons but am pleasantly surprised. Notes feature is brillant, along with the highlighting and annotation part of it. Weight is very comfortable, can lay on my back in bed and read this without having to adjust my position every 15 minutes. Dictionary support could be better, but is very easy to use and very convienent-just tap the word twice and the def pops up at the bottom. To read the whole dictionary page tap the little book icon, to exit tap x and your back to reading where you let off. Bookmarking simple, double tap the upper rt hand corner and it's there. 5 different fonts make viewing the letters very nice. Battery life is just as good as my 505 (except when playing music, which is expected). Reading PDF's is not a problem although to be honest most of the things I read are not in PDF, so you might want to hit up your loal Borders/Best Buy/Sony Store with a PDF stored on your SD card and see how it fares. Kept the 2.5 version of the Sony Ebook store, didn't really like the 3.0 version but that's just a preference. The glare is not that annoying to me, I had glare with my 505 as well, a simple adjustment with your hand shall do the trick. A few minor problems which are user not product based :). Screen is not as clear as the 505 but guess what-it isn't a 505, lol! Looks perfect to me as opposed to the PRS-700, which the screen looked more like a graphing calculator IMHO. I would highly recommend this reader, it has become my new favorite toy-I don't know how I ever did without it!!
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars
Date: Nov 12, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
40of 53 people found this helpful
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Reading @ Night
Sony really needs to add a backlight feature. Why be bothered with a reading light - we got rid of those when we got rid of the paper books. Are you listening Sony?
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Date: Nov 3, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
129of 183 people found this helpful
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Why Windows?
Pros: nice and slim. Takes sony cards not just SD which means 16gb storage max.
Cons: Bloody stupid Windows-only app needed for no good reason
The fact that you need to install and use a special application (and it is REALLY stupid application) just to copy ebooks to the reader is a ridiculously stupid design decision. Why can't they just have the reader appear as a USB storage device so you can just file-copy ebooks to it without having to install a load of bloatware on your PC? Whats even more ridiculous is that Sony think every PC onwer in the world is only running Microsoft Windows, so they only provide a Windows version of the application. Consequently if you're smart enough to avoid Windows and run another OS like Linux or BSD, you will have no way to copy ebooks or music to this reader, which makes it totally useless for a significant number of potential customers.
- 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.