Sony Reader Pocket Edition

117 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 117 reviews of Sony Reader Pocket Edition. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the price and screen. The size and portability also get good comments. Some have doubts about the reliability and performance.

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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 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

alaTest has collected and analyzed 88 user reviews of Sony Reader Pocket Edition from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the screen and price. The size and portability also get good reviews, whereas many are negative about the reliability and performance.

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

Nov, 2024

Expert review by (engadget.com)

Sony Reader Pocket Edition (PRS-350SC) review

There's no question about it: Sony had its work cut out when it came time to improve the next generation of its e-readers. Amazon's Kindle isn't only the best...

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by : David Pierce (pcmag.com)

Sony Reader Pocket Edition (PRS-350)

Sony's latest Reader Pocket Edition is indeed pocket-friendly, and comes with a nice touch screen and a big bookstore, but its $179 price and lack of Wi-Fi are dealbreakers

Light, very compact. Responsive touch screen. Sharp screen contrast is ideal for reading in bright light. Simple navigation of menus and store.

Expensive. No Wi-Fi or 3G.

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Sep, 2010

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350 review: Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350

Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350

Very compact and lightweight; responsive touch-screen interface with no glare or contrast issues; high-contrast E Ink Pearl display; zippier performance than that of its predecessor; integration with Sony e-book store; good battery life (up to two...

No Wi-Fi or 3G wireless means you'll need to drag and drop purchased books from a PC or Mac; more expensive than Wi-Fi versions of Kindle and Nook; no protective cover included; Sony Reader Store isn't quite as extensive as Amazon's or Barnes & Noble's.

If you can overlook the fact that it's missing wireless connectivity, the Sony PRS-350 is a very nice little e-reader that's anchored by an impressive and easy-to-use touch interface.

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by : Mark Brezinski (reviewed.com)

Sony Reader Pocket Edition

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Mar, 2011

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Expert review by (goodhousekeeping.com)

Sony Reader Pocket Edition

The Sony Reader Pocket Edition is a great E-Ink reader at a good price, despite its lack of touch capabilities. By supporting both industry standard formats, ePub, and PDF, you can access bestsellers at the online Reader Store, check out books from...

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Expert review by : Dave Stevenson (techradar.com)

Sony Reader Pocket Edition review

The eBook reader Sony hopes will take the concept into the big time

Looks great ; Good screen ; Plenty of commercial support

Page turn times ; Unit price ; Accompanying software

Oct, 2009

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Expert review by : Michelle Starr (cnet.com.au)

Sony Reader Pocket Edition

Like its bigger sis, the Sony Reader Touch Edition, the Sony Reader Pocket Edition is an excellent performer with a fantastic grasp on user-friendliness. Coupled with its more compact size and lower price point, it's a great option for readers looking...

Extensive file support Infrared touchscreen Built-in dictionary in multiple languages Intuitive note-taking Handsome form factor and strong build Fast processor Attractive cases available with a range of options Open format Compact size Handles PDFs...

No audio support No memory slots Smaller screen means more page turns No Wi-Fi or 3G Touchscreen can be a little too sensitive.

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by : paul_smart (gadgetspeak.com)

Sony Reader Pocket Edition

Recently I told you about the Cool-Er the first such device I had reviewed; here is an even smaller unit from Sony. Sony has the advantage of having produced such devices for a while so this is actually something like generation three.

This unit does not support external cards (unlike the Cool-Er) but is stated to have memory for around 350 books and should have power in the solid battery to support around 6800 page turns (slightly less than the Cool-Er claims

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by : Jonathan Margolis (howtospendit.ft.com)

Sony Reader Pocket Edition

Just how good are the latest e-reading devices?

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : Yardena Arar (techworld.com)

Sony Reader Pocket Edition ebook reader review

The Sony Reader Pocket Edition (PRS-300) is about as inexpensive as e-book readers corrently get:£170 for a slim gadget with a 5-inch, 8-grayscale E Ink screen. It lacks extras that some competitors (most notably the similarly priced Astak EZReader...

Overall, I found the Sony Reader Pocket Edition to be an appealing choice, not just for buyers on a budget (after all, the Amazon Kindle is no longer a lot more expensive), but for anyone who wants a small, no-frills e-book reader to carry in a purse...

Nov, 2009

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