Reader Touch Edition™

Model number: PRS-600SC
Rated 3.6 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.
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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 Reader™ Store 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.

  • 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.

  • More Books from More Places

    By supporting both industry standard formats, ePub and PDF, you can access books at the Reader Store, 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.

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • 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.

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A thing of Beauty

Pros: Ease of use, ability to enlarge font, touch screen and button placement

Cons: Absolutely none...

Reviewer: rrwalton (Georgia)

Date: Nov 1, 2009

I've had this product for less than a month

78of 85 people found this helpful

This is my first eReader, so I have nothing else to compare it to. I can say as a first time user I am incredibly impressed overall. I love having the option to use the touchscreen/stylus if so desired. I have found myself using the page turn buttons at the bottom more often, though. I am a reader who always held my books from the bottom so this is very natural for me. I appreciate the fact that I no longer need to use both hands, but can do everything with the one holding the eReader. More often than not when I sit down to read one of my feline friends ends up in my lap, so now I have at least one hand free. Double tap in the top right corner to bookmark your page...double tap on a word while reading and the dictionary definition pops up at the bottom of your screen. All very handy, and very easy to figure out. I am a reader with progressive lenses. For years it has become increasingly difficult for me to read for long periods of time without significant eyestrain. Those days are over. I read for at least 8 hours straight, and at varying distances with zero eyestrain. This is the first time that has happened in more years than I care to remember. I highly recommend purchasing an eReader cover with your device. It made it feel more natural (book like) and not so 'exposed'. It feels as though it is more protected inside that cover as far as the touch screen is concerned. I say all the way around this is definitely one of the best investments I have ever made as a book lover, and would highly recommend without reservation to anyone else.

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Awesome Purchase

Reviewer: megpie

Date: May 20, 2010

I've had this product for 3-6 months

75of 76 people found this helpful

I love my Reader,it was worth every penny I spent on it. When I was looking around for this device I debated between the reader and the kindle. Not knowing much about Amazon and if they would be reliable or not I bought the reader. I chose the reader because it had more features than the kindle and I knew I could trust the company. I made an excellent choice. Even in class one day me and this girl were comparing my reader to her kindle towards the end she said " I like yours a lot better than mine." So in the end I made a wise choice. I have had no problems and I absolutley love it.

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Recommend

Pros: Easier to read in bed than a paperback, don't need my glasses to read due to font size choices.

Cons: Needs a cover to make it feel like a book, no wall charger included.

Reviewer: Shaweety (Sacramento, CA)

Date: Dec 22, 2009

I've had this product for less than a month

30of 32 people found this helpful

Like most new electronics, my hopes were that I would actually like using this device rather than leaving it tucked away in a drawer.---- Feels like a book ---- I have found that when you slip this reader into a binder cover, it then has the feel of a book, rather than a narrow tablet to hold (it feels more natural).---- Getting a cover? ---- When deciding which cover to get, I decided to go with the one without the light. Expense was just a part of the reason, but I really wanted to have the option of using a itty bitty book light that runs on it's own set of batteries rather than drain the power from the reader. Plus, I don't need the light all that often.---- Glare on the screen and backlights? ----: Some of the reviews stated that there was a glare, not if you move the angle slightly! Easy fix. As far as needing a backlight, if I had wanted a backlight, I would have just stuck with my little notebook, I do not want a backlight on my reader. I want the experience of reading a regular paper type book electronically and that is what this Sony Touch provides.---- Color and engraving? ---- I went with the red. I was a bit worried that it would be a red that I would tire of, but it's a very elegant shade of deep red. Even my husband liked it. We had this one engraved. I was worried that the quality of the engraving would not be clean, but no worries, it's beautiful. We opted to add our cell number in the off chance of losing this device and getting it returned. Great idea.---- Controls?---- I liked the option of either using the touch to turn the pages or to turn off that option and using the buttons. I have found that I like the buttons, my husband likes the touch screen to turn the pages.---- Downloading books ---- Very easy. I'm not a techy type and even I figured it out. I like the option of being able to use more than one store to shop for books. I did not want to be locked in.---- Insurance, you bet! I've had other Sony products that I loved but they were not dependable. The fact that this insurance covers accidental damage is incredible. I figure we would go with the 3 year coverage. After 3 years, if something happens, there will most likely be the next generation available and we would want to upgrade anyway. In the mean time, we will do lots of reading to make this device worth the cost.---- ----This reader is all I need when traveling. Not having a wireless is not a problem for me, since I always travel with my notebook that is wired. But for the most part, I would always have a few books loaded and not have an issue with finding books when on the go. ----I would buy this product again.

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 Reader™ Store 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.

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 Reader Library software makes it easy to download eBooks, manage your collection, and transfer titles to your Reader Touch Edition™. Reader 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 files8.

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.

Supports online bookstores, public libraries and thousands of titles you love.

Check out the Reader™ Store, where you can download new releases, best sellers, and newspapers.2 You can even access over one million free public domain titles from Google Books or find links to borrow eBooks from your local library.11 And since the Reader is an open format device, you can access even more books from other online bookstores.

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.

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 Reader Library software.

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 memory lets you carry up to 350 of your favorite books3 at a time and with dual memory expansion card slots10, your reading library is virtually limitless.

Charge and read for two full weeks

Enjoy up to two full weeks of reading 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.10

Thoughtful design

Designed for ease of use, the Reader Touch Edition™ provides intuitive navigation and button placement.

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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)4
  • Image : JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP5
  • Unsecured Audio : Unsecured Adudio: MP3 (Non encrypted), AAC (Non encrypted)8
  • Unsecured Text : ePub, BBeB Book, PDF5, TXT, RTF, Micrsoft® Word, (Conversion to the Reader requires Word installed on your PC)

Memory

  • Memory Size : 512 MB User available capacity: Approx. 300MB Dual Memory Card Expansion Slots for Memory Stick 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 10.6 or later, 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
  • eBook Gift Card $25

    eBook Gift Card $25

    $25.00

  • Premium Cover Touch Edition

    Premium Cover Touch Edition

    $29.99

  • AC Charger for Reader Digital Book

    AC Charger for Reader Digital Book

    $29.99

  • Reader Car Charger Adapter

    Reader Car Charger Adapter

    $29.99

  • 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

    8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

    $49.99

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( Rated 3.6 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 144 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)

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Reviewer: rrwalton (Georgia)

Date: Nov 1, 2009

I've had this product for less than a month

78of 85 people found this helpful

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A thing of Beauty

Pros: Ease of use, ability to enlarge font, touch screen and button placement

Cons: Absolutely none...

This is my first eReader, so I have nothing else to compare it to. I can say as a first time user I am incredibly impressed overall. I love having the option to use the touchscreen/stylus if so desired. I have found myself using the page turn buttons at the bottom more often, though. I am a reader who always held my books from the bottom so this is very natural for me. I appreciate the fact that I no longer need to use both hands, but can do everything with the one holding the eReader. More often than not when I sit down to read one of my feline friends ends up in my lap, so now I have at least one hand free. Double tap in the top right corner to bookmark your page...double tap on a word while reading and the dictionary definition pops up at the bottom of your screen. All very handy, and very easy to figure out. I am a reader with progressive lenses. For years it has become increasingly difficult for me to read for long periods of time without significant eyestrain. Those days are over. I read for at least 8 hours straight, and at varying distances with zero eyestrain. This is the first time that has happened in more years than I care to remember. I highly recommend purchasing an eReader cover with your device. It made it feel more natural (book like) and not so 'exposed'. It feels as though it is more protected inside that cover as far as the touch screen is concerned. I say all the way around this is definitely one of the best investments I have ever made as a book lover, and would highly recommend without reservation to anyone else.

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Reviewer: megpie

Date: May 20, 2010

I've had this product for 3-6 months

75of 76 people found this helpful

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Awesome Purchase

I love my Reader,it was worth every penny I spent on it. When I was looking around for this device I debated between the reader and the kindle. Not knowing much about Amazon and if they would be reliable or not I bought the reader. I chose the reader because it had more features than the kindle and I knew I could trust the company. I made an excellent choice. Even in class one day me and this girl were comparing my reader to her kindle towards the end she said " I like yours a lot better than mine." So in the end I made a wise choice. I have had no problems and I absolutley love it.

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Reviewer: Shaweety (Sacramento, CA)

Date: Dec 22, 2009

I've had this product for less than a month

30of 32 people found this helpful

Recommend

Pros: Easier to read in bed than a paperback, don't need my glasses to read due to font size choices.

Cons: Needs a cover to make it feel like a book, no wall charger included.

Like most new electronics, my hopes were that I would actually like using this device rather than leaving it tucked away in a drawer.---- Feels like a book ---- I have found that when you slip this reader into a binder cover, it then has the feel of a book, rather than a narrow tablet to hold (it feels more natural).---- Getting a cover? ---- When deciding which cover to get, I decided to go with the one without the light. Expense was just a part of the reason, but I really wanted to have the option of using a itty bitty book light that runs on it's own set of batteries rather than drain the power from the reader. Plus, I don't need the light all that often.---- Glare on the screen and backlights? ----: Some of the reviews stated that there was a glare, not if you move the angle slightly! Easy fix. As far as needing a backlight, if I had wanted a backlight, I would have just stuck with my little notebook, I do not want a backlight on my reader. I want the experience of reading a regular paper type book electronically and that is what this Sony Touch provides.---- Color and engraving? ---- I went with the red. I was a bit worried that it would be a red that I would tire of, but it's a very elegant shade of deep red. Even my husband liked it. We had this one engraved. I was worried that the quality of the engraving would not be clean, but no worries, it's beautiful. We opted to add our cell number in the off chance of losing this device and getting it returned. Great idea.---- Controls?---- I liked the option of either using the touch to turn the pages or to turn off that option and using the buttons. I have found that I like the buttons, my husband likes the touch screen to turn the pages.---- Downloading books ---- Very easy. I'm not a techy type and even I figured it out. I like the option of being able to use more than one store to shop for books. I did not want to be locked in.---- Insurance, you bet! I've had other Sony products that I loved but they were not dependable. The fact that this insurance covers accidental damage is incredible. I figure we would go with the 3 year coverage. After 3 years, if something happens, there will most likely be the next generation available and we would want to upgrade anyway. In the mean time, we will do lots of reading to make this device worth the cost.---- ----This reader is all I need when traveling. Not having a wireless is not a problem for me, since I always travel with my notebook that is wired. But for the most part, I would always have a few books loaded and not have an issue with finding books when on the go. ----I would buy this product again.

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Reviewer: zooman (Myanmar)

Date: Aug 8, 2010

I've had this product for less than a month

Suggestion for Sony

Pros: long battery hours, choice of dictionary, collection, touch screen,

Cons: dictionary feature, pdf reading & zooming, fonts, linespacing and paragraph

Here is my experience with Sony PRS-600. When PDF files are viewed with PRS-600, the view in ?S?, zoom level, is very small and it?s not readable. When I change the zoom level from ?S? to ?L?, the fonts becomes larger and readable. However, the problem with zooming from original, ?S?, to ?L? is ?all the tables and paragraphs written in columns becomes a mess. All the original forms of the tables/columns/texts written in text box disappear and all are put into a mess which is totally unreadable. This is what I do to walk around the above mentioned problem: Whenever there are tables/text boxes/columns in a PDF file, I don?t use ?S, M, L, XL, XXL? zoom function. Instead, I used ?Zoom In? function and read the books. Although this ?walk around? just works, the fonts are still small. ***This is my advice for Sony: ? The above mentioned problem will be solved if Sony could modify the e-reader software inside the e-reader to reduce margin settings in PDF documents to 0.1? automatically and to enlarge the font size to a readable level on an e-reader & by retaining the original tables/columns/text boxes/pictures. ? Offering a file conversion email service like Amazon kindle will do the work. ? Another option is offering a file conversion software update to Reader Library or offering Firmware ware update. My advice is based on the following explanation: After reading many PDF files, I realized that the problem is because of the large upper, lower, left, right margin and the small font size. Although setting 0.5? margins for upper, lower, left and right sides of a page is good for ?Printing? and ?Viewing on a computer?, it?s not good for an E-reader which has a small screen. I thought that if I could remove those margins and enlarge the fonts, I will be able to read my PDF files in their original format. To test my theory, I used a Microsoft word document. I stripped of the margins down to its smallest size and enlarged the font size. It works! I don?t need to use ?M, L, XL, XXL? zoom functions or ?Zoom in? function anymore. I wish Sony could improve their PDF viewer very soon and I hope that all other Sony E-reader owners will benefit from my ?walk around? and ?advice?. ***By the way, ?Sometimes, I wish that I could change the fonts on my E-reader no matter what the original font is.? ***It would also be great if ?Dictionary? can be directly accessed like other features, music player, collection, books and pictures. The only current option to use the dictionary is by ? Opening a book ? Double tapping on a word ? And then by looking up in the dictionary view. Sometimes, this does not work esp when it is impossible to select only a single word. I found this problem especially with some pdf files. No matter how many times I try to calibrate the touch screen, or try to double tap on a single word, the selection will cover the whole paragraph, the whole line or the whole left or right side of the screen. When this problem happens, it is not possible to look up the dictionary because of the dimmed ?dictionary look up button?. Sometimes, I find it very frustrating as I have to double tap on many words, just to be able to access the ?dictionary look up function? and find the meaning of a word by typing in the search box. I think it would be really great if ?dictionary look up? function can as easily be used as we browse the web. No matter what, I still love my Sony E-reader, PRS-600. Thanks a lot, Sony, for inventing Sony E-reader. Now, I am printing less and I believe that I am helping our mother earth to be greener. Off course, I am also carrying all my favorite books wherever I go.

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Reviewer: Esen (Lima, Perú (yeah, I bought from here))

Date: Dec 1, 2009

I've had this product for less than a month

25of 30 people found this helpful

Request, more than a review

Pros: Everything but the light

Cons: the contrast

I'm a philosopher, and I really need to read all the time (day-night-or any other time that maybe exists) and that means three things: 1) I need space 2) I need the option to make bookmarts and highlights to remember what I'm reading, of course... Both things this reader have. But 3) I need to read at night!!! Please, make a new one with good contrast. Reallly.

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Reviewer: Larry123 (Michigan)

Date: Dec 27, 2009

I've had this product for 1-3 months

3of 5 people found this helpful

Try in a store before you buy

Pros: Thin, Light, Holds a lot of books/music

Cons: Poor Contrast, Very Reflective

For 300 bucks I would expect the background to be white and the writing to be black, but in reality the background is light gray and the letters are darker gray, not at all as it appears in the picture online. Don't expect to be able to lie on your back with a light behind you and be able to read this book because you cannot turn the book enough to eliminate the glare and still see the words. Admittedly, I am used to a backlit E-Reader, but this is more than just a difference I need to get used to. There should be a way to adjust the contrast.

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Reviewer: veryhappy (texas)

Date: Jun 28, 2010

I've had this product for 6-12 months

very happy

Pros: i love my reader,download books in seconds,visit your library and download for free

Cons: none

I love my reader and i am so glad i have it. so easy to download books i have had no problems with it and i have had it since christmas

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Reviewer: Swena (Northridge, California)

Date: Jan 5, 2010

I've had this product for less than a month

2of 3 people found this helpful

Best Purchase Ever

Pros: Its Perfect

Cons: it doesnt have WIFI and its not color

My boyfriend bought me this for christmas! It is by far the best gift ever, and it makes reading fun and books are easy to get! Love that I dont have to go to the book store anymore!

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1. Measured by reading 75 minutes each day for two weeks followed by standby mode. Actual battery life may vary upon usage patterns, product settings, battery, and environmental conditions.

2. Requires Internet connection (broadband recommended) and compatible PC or Mac. Must be US or Canadian resident, age 13 years and older. Account registration required. Content availability may vary based on location.

3. Based on average un-illustrated eBook file size of 1.1 megabytes. Actual file sizes vary by digital book title.

4. 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.

5. Adobe® PDF files look better when optimized with the Reader's screen size, and text may appear small if not optimized.

6. 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.

7. Measured at the narrowest point.

8. Un-encrypted MP3 and AAC format audio files only. Not compatible with most digital copyright formatted audio file content. Headphones not included.

9. 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 10.6 or later and 10.5.6 or later; Internet connection required (broadband recommended); USB port required (for Reader connection).

Some memory cards may not work with the Reader. Please refer to the user’s guide. Memory cards are sold separately.

Requires valid library card. Content availability may vary.

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