Reader Daily Edition™
Pre-orders will ship Dec. 18 thru Jan. 8. Actual delivery date cannot be guaranteed.
ADDITIONAL IMAGES:
- Position 1 Overview
- Position 2 Features
- Position 3 Specifications
- Position 5 Reviews
- Position 6 Accessories
Download Books and Periodicals Wirelessly
Experience the freedom to wirelessly browse, purchase and download books from The eBook Store from Sony with free 3G wireless access11. Measuring just 0.6" thin8 and weighing only 12.75 ounces, the Reader Daily Edition™ also features a 7" paper-like display and touch screen navigation. Carry hundreds of books at a time and enjoy your content in either portrait or landscape viewing modes. Plus, the Reader supports multiple formats including ePub and PDF while giving you access to over one million free public domain titles from Google Books.
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Free 3G Wireless Access
Wirelessly browse, purchase and download books and periodicals at The eBook Store from Sony11. Whether you're venturing across town or across the country, the Reader Daily Edition digital book with free 3G mobile broadband makes an ideal travelling companion.
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Touch Screen Navigation
Designed to mimic the paperback experience, you can read in either portrait or landscape orientation. Use the intuitive touch screen navigation to turn pages, bookmark your spot, adjust the font, and search for titles with the swipe of a finger. With E Ink® Vizplex™ screen technology, you'll experience a high contrast, paper-like display.
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Multiple Formats Supported
Providing more than just a superior reading experience, the Reader Daily Edition, supports Adobe® PDF3, Microsoft® Word, BBeB® and other text file formats, as well as EPUB/ACS4 and connection with Adobe Digital Editions2. In addition to being PC and Mac® compatible5, you can play back unsecured MP3 and AAC audio files9.
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More Content from More Places
Talk about never-ending stories. By supporting both industry standard formats, ePub and PDF, you'll have access to over one million free public domain titles from Google Books1, sharing sites, online aggregators and personal publishers. You can also check out books from public libraries6.
Google Books The eBook Store from Sony
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UP TO 2.5WKS single battery charge
Long Battery Life
While most portable electronics lose power after only a few hours, the Reader Daily Edition can last up to two and half weeks on a single charge7 with wireless turned off. You'll also get up to seven days of reading when wireless is turned on.
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Advanced Reading Features
Use the included stylus to take freehand notes and highlight sections of text you want to revisit later, or bring up the virtual keyboard to enter quick notes or search eBooks. You can also look up words in The New Oxford American Dictionary, Second Edition, or export your notes to a computer using the eBook Library software.
View 3G Coverage Map
Wirelessly download books and periodicals while you're on the go with the Reader Daily Edition™, featuring free 3G mobile broadband. An elegant 7" display with touch screen navigation, makes it a breeze to turn pages, take notes, highlight text and adjust fonts—all with the swipe of your finger. Build your library at The eBook Store from Sony, access over one million free public domain titles from Google Books, or you can visit your local public library to borrow eBooks. Ideal for on-the-go reading, the Reader Daily Edition measures just 0.6" thin and weighs only 12.75 ounces, while E Ink® Vizplex™ screen technology delivers a paper-like display, even in direct sunlight. Plus, the Reader Daily Edition has an aluminum body with an integrated cover for durability.
Free 3G wireless access
With the Reader Daily Edition™ digital book, you can wirelessly browse, purchase and download content on the go or while lying in bed. The free 3G mobile broadband network gives you access to the Reader Store from within most of the U.S. 11
Elegant 7” display with touch screen
The Reader Daily Edition™ digital book features a 7” display with simple, easy-to-use touch screen navigation. Enjoy intuitive navigation and comfortable layout of content, including periodicals.
Access books and newspapers wirelessly on the go.11
Not sure which books to bring on your trip? With the Reader Daily Edition™ digital book, you will never have to make that choice again. Approximately 1.6GB of onboard memory lets you carry hundreds of your favorite books at a time4 and with dual memory expansion card slots, your reading library is virtually limitless. Side-load even more content via USB input.
Portrait or landscape viewing
Read comfortably in either portrait or landscape orientation, making the experience very similar to that of a printed paperback book. In landscape mode the Reader Daily Edition allows for comfortable 2-page layout of content.
Six adjustable font sizes to customize your reading
The Reader Daily Edition™ device offers you the ability to resize text. Choose from six adjustable font sizes to improve readability.
Thin, light, highly portable design
Whether you’re venturing across town or across the country, the Reader Daily Edition™ digital book makes an ideal travelling companion. Measuring just 0.6” thin.8 and weighing only 12.75 ounces, the Reader Daily Edition is thinner and more lightweight than almost any book, and even many magazines.
More content in more places
Book lovers will have free wireless access to the Reader Store11 By supporting both industry standard formats, ePub and PDF, you can also check out books from public libraries6, access over one million free public domain titles from Google Books1, as well as sharing sites, online aggregators and personal publishers. Content outside the Reader Store and Google Books content will not be available for wireless download, but can be managed through your compatible Mac or PC.5
Compatible with PC and Mac5
Reader Library software makes it easy to download eBooks, manage your collection, and transfer titles to your Reader Daily Edition™ device. Reader Library software works with both PC and Mac5.
Built-in Dictionary
A handy search function lets you look up words in The New Oxford American Dictionary, Second Edition.
Leather cover and AC charger
The Reader Daily Edition™ is available in black and comes with a built-in leather cover to protect against scratches, dings and dust. With the accompanying AC charger, you can charge your Reader digital book as you read or while it's not in use.
Long battery life
Read on a single charge for up to 7 days with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to two and a half weeks. Battery life may vary based on wireless usage. In low-coverage areas or in EDGE/GPRS- only coverage, wireless usage will consume battery power more quickly.12
Paper-like display for easy reading
The Reader Daily Edition™ device 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. The screen offers a high contrast ratio with 16 levels of grayscale, ensuring that text and images are crisp and easy to read.
Read in multiple formats
The Reader Daily Edition™ supports Adobe® PDF3 , Microsoft® Word, BBeB® Book and other text file formats, as well as EPUB/ACS4 and connection with Adobe Digital Editions2 . You can even play back unsecured MP3 and AAC audio files9 (headphones required and sold separately).
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.
Quick page turns and high contrast ratio
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.
Product Specifications
Power
- AC Power : DC 5.2 V
- Battery Life (Approx) : 12,000 (ePub) Continuous page turns
- Battery Type : Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery: DC 3.7 V
Display
- Gray Scale : 16 level gray scale
- Resolution : 600 x 1024 pixels
- Screen Size : Vizplex™ 7.1 inches
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.) : 5 x 8-1/8 x 19/32 inches (WxHxD) without cover 5 x 8-1/8 x 23/32 inches (WxHxD) with cover
- Weight (Approx.) : 12.75 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 : User available capacity: Up to 1.6 GB Dual Memory Card Expansion Slots for Memory Stick Duo™ and SD Card up to 32 GB.
System Requirements
- General : OS: - Microsoft® Windows 7 Home Basic/ Home Premium/ Professional/ Ultimate. 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, 10.5.6 or later, 10.4.11 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
Wireless/Networking
- Wi-Fi : Supports HSPA, UMTS, Edge, and GPRS data services with two bands (850 and 1900 MHz)
In the Box
- Stylus
- Rechargeable Battery Pack
- USB Cable
- SIM Card (Pre-Installed at factory)
- AC Adapter for Reader
- Soft Cover
- Quick Start Guide
Accessories & Extras
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AC Charger for Reader Digital Book
$29.99
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Reader Car Charger Adapter
$29.99
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Zipper Case Daily Edition
$29.99
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eBook Gift Card $25
$25.00
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
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Write a review- Requires Internet connection (broadband recommended) and compatible PC or Mac. Internet service may require a fee. Use of Reader Store limited to U.S./Canada residents age 13 or older. Account registration with Reader Store required for access to Google Books content. Content availability may be limited based on location.
- Adobe® PDF, JPEG, BBeB®, RTF, and TXT formats natively supported. Viewing Microsoft® Word (PC must have Word installed), HTML, and other files requires transfer to Reader through supplied eBook Library software.
- Adobe® PDF files look better when optimized with the Reader's screen size, and text may appear small if not optimized.
- Based on average un-illustrated eBook file size of 1.2 megabytes. Actual file sizes vary by digital book title. GB means 1 thousand MB when referring to memory capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of memory space is reserved for operating system and other system functions.
- PC Operating System requirements: Microsoft® Windows Vista® (32-bit or 64-bit) or Microsoft® Windows® XP (32-bit only), Internet Connection (broadband recommended), 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).
- Requires valid library card. Content availability may vary.
- Read on a single charge for up to 7 days with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to two and a half weeks. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Reader Store and downloading content. In low-coverage areas or in EDGE/GPRS-only coverage, wireless usage will consume battery power more quickly.
- Measured at the narrowest point.
- Un-encrypted MP3 and AAC format audio files only. Not compatible with most digital copyright formatted audio file content.
- 10. Sold separately
- 11. Wireless service limited to service coverage area within the United States. Coverage and connectivity may vary. Additional terms and conditions apply. Use of Reader™ Store limited to residents of the US and Canada, age 13 yrs and older. Account registration required.
- 12. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Reader Store and downloading content.
© 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 Daily Edition and the Sony and Reader logos are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Microsoft 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.