Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300

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price (90)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 889 reviews of Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the screen and battery are generally positive. The size and portability also get good views. There are some negative reviews about the reliability and performance. Opinions are divided on the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300

alaTest has collected and analyzed 55 user reviews of Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the screen and size. The price and portability are also appreciated, whereas many are less positive about the reliability and performance.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300

alaTest has collected and analyzed 62 user reviews of Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the performance and price. The size and portability also get good feedback, whereas there are some less positive reviews about the reliability.

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85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : Dan Costa (pcmag.com)

Sony Reader Pocket Edition (PRS-300)

The compact and affordable Digital Reader Pocket Edition isn't packed with features, but it's still Sony's best e-book reader so far.

Affordable. Compact. Solidly built. Compatible with the ePub format, which Amazon's Kindle doesn't support.

No wireless book downloads. No AC adapter. Sony Book Store doesn't include newspapers, magazines or blogs.

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Jul, 2010

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

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Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300

With its sharp 5-inch screen, the Sony Reader Pocket Edition is much more compact than the Kindle 2 and fits comfortably in one hand when reading; font size is adjustable; decent battery life; Sony's eBook Library software is now both Windows- and...

No expandable memory; battery is sealed into unit; screen may be too small for some people; limited zoom function with PDF files; cannot display JPEGs or play back MP3 files; not as zippy as the step-up PRS-600; USB charging only works from PCs.

While Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 has a basic feature set, its $200 price tag, compact size, and Epub file compatibility make it an appealing e-book reader.

Sep, 2009

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Sony PRS-300

The Reader Pocket Edition (Sony PRS-300) lets you access up to 350 of your favorite books from anywhere. Its elegant, lightweight design is small enough to slip into a purse or jacket pocket, and features a 5-inch display with E Ink Vizplex paper-like...

Aug, 2009

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Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 Review

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Excellent display; Small and portable; User-friendly interface; PDF, ePub file support

Few extra features; No touch screen; No wireless connectivity

May, 2010

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Expert review by : Yardena Arar (macworld.com)

Review: Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 e-book reader

The Sony Reader Pocket Edition delivers mainstream e-book features in a highly portable package at a great price.

Like previous Sony Readers, the Pocket Edition comes in a metal case (most competitors use some sort of plastic), which may help explain its unexpected heft. But the silvery case felt great in my hands—a good thing, since the neoprene case is a slip-in...

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : MobileTechReview.com (mobiletechreview.com)

Sony Reader Pocket Edition

Great touch experience with sharp display, extremely compact and light., Great touch experience with sharp display, extremely compact and light. Supports ePUB which is a fairly open standard and allows access to public library books and Google's public...

No wireless, must transfer books to reader via USB. More expensive than Kindle and Nook., No wireless, must transfer books to reader via USB. More expensive than Kindle and Nook

We really like Sony's extremely portable and light Pocket Edition Reader. The display quality is top notch by E-Ink standards and the touch feature makes using the reader a breeze. If you're looking for an ebook reader that supports the relatively open...

Sep, 2009

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Sony Pocket Edition (PRS-300)

With the reduced size of the Pocket Edition measuring just 6-1/4 x 4-1/4 inches, comes a reduced screen size as well, just five inches compared with the six inches that has been standard among eReaders. Fortunately, the font sizes are adjustable, so...

With its sleek size and clean look, the Pocket Edition keeps it simple with just five buttons that makes mastering the device much easier than the cluttered Kindle ; Users will also notice an improved screen contrast over Sony’s earlier eReader...

Some readers may not take to the smaller screen size immediately. While the font is adjustable, the justification in some documents, particularly PDF files, may be just a little off due to the small sized screen ; While the lithium ion battery offers...

While the Pocket Edition doesn’t offer the bells and whistles of its more expensive counterparts, its low price tag and small size are certain to find plenty of takers for this spiffy entry-level Sony eReader

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Expert review by : Rosemary Hattersley (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sony Reader PRS 300 Pocket Edition review

The Sony Reader PRS 300 Pocket Edition is one of the most affordable e-book readers around. And there is plenty to like about it.

dfhsWith direct hook-up to a lending library and links to extra reading materials, Sony has addressed criticisms of its limited e-book options. The Sony Reader PRS 300 Pocket Edition's build is solid, the battery life is long and the design is up to...

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by : Tracy and Matt's Blog (tracyandmatt.co.uk)

Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 Review

The Sony Reader PRS-300 Pocket Edition (what a mouthful!) is a very basic and compact E Reader tailored for people on a budget due to its lack of extra features that most of its competition include. The simplicity of it means that it does what it does...

May, 2010

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Expert review by : Mark Hattersley (techworld.com)

Sony Reader PRS 300 Pocket Edition review

The Sony Reader PRS 300 Pocket Edition is Sony's first e-book reader in the UK that's aimed at mass market adoption. And there is plenty to like about it.

Apr, 2010

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