Sony PRS-505 Expert Reviews

Store an almost infinite amount of books and documents on one device with the Sony PRS-505 eBook Reader.

Starting next month, the Sony Reader PRS-505, will be able to access and accept secure and non-secure ebooks in the EPUB format, the International Digital Publishing Forum's XML-based standard format for reflowable digital books and publications. ...

The sleeker and more stylish second generation of the Sony Reader is a hardcover replacement, but its lack of wireless connectivity makes it an also-ran when compared with Amazon's Kindle.

The Reader Digital Book holds about 160 eBooks or hundreds more with optional removable memory cards. Its portable size makes it the perfect travel companion, allowing you to read a variety of books whenever and wherever you want. With thousands of ...

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The new Reader (model PRS-505) features a svelte body design. Re-styled controls more closely mimic paper page turns and allow for quick, intuitive navigation.A next-generation electronic...

When we reviewed the first generation Sony Reader PRS-500 in November 2006, we were impressed and pleased overall: the screen was much better than a traditional PDA or notebook LCD for extended reading, battery life was fantastic and the reader could ...

Great screen that's brighter than the first generation and even easier on the eyes. Excellent battery life. Good audio quality for music playback, though the music player could use more features.

No support for note taking. Sony desktop software is Windows-only.

It's easy on the eyes both in terms of the device's looks and the excellent screen that's perfect for reading. At $299, it's actually one of the more reasonable eBook readers on the market, something we don't often get to say about a Sony product. ...

Have Waterstones got it right?

Easy to use, memory card slots, designed around a "reading" experience, plenty of controls, support for varied file formats

Menus can be slow to navigate, surface a little too cluttered, online e-book purchase a little underwhelming, no mains powerpack

Competitively priced and supported by a major bookstore, it remains to be seen how readily available other booksellers make their digital editions. Could this be the coming of age for the e-book?

Trashy novel or book of the year?

The Sony Reader is one of many ways of consuming the written word, but doesn't feel out of place. It won't replace that feeling of running your fingers along a shelf of well-loved books, but it is a better experience than reading a PDF book on your ...

The complete works of Shakespeare in the palm of your hand

Sony Reader PRS-505; Small and lightweight. Free classics; Iliad Book Edition; Open-source fi le format. Wi-Fi version

Sony Reader PRS-505; Multiple buttons; Iliad Book Edition; Bulky and pricey

The Sony Reader PRS-505 wins due to its size and the price.