Sony Reader Touch Edition

21 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
usability (10)
performance (7)
design (6)
durability (4)
screen (3)

Negative
price (3)
reliability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 reviews of Sony Reader Touch Edition. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the durability and screen. The design and performance also get good feedback, but there are some mixed views about the portability. The reliability and price get less positive views.

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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 Touch Edition is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Yardena Arar (macworld.com)

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The number of high-quality e-readers available is mushrooming. We tested seven and gave our highest marks to one that might surprise you.

We recently completed thorough hands-on testing of several of the top e-readers available today and came to a surprising conclusion: Our number one choice isn't from Amazon at all; it's the Sony Reader Touch Edition. Of course, no company's lead in the...

Dec, 2009

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Sony Reader Touch Edition

The Sony Reader Touch Edition may be for you if you’re looking for a sleek, responsive touch-screen e-Ink reader — though be warned it lacks wireless convenience. By supporting both industry standard formats, ePub and PDF, you can access...

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Expert review by : Chris Jager (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony ReaderTouch Edition (PRS-650) eBook reader

As its name suggests, the Sony Reader Touch Edition (PRS-650) eBook reader comes with a touchscreen in the form of a six-inch, 16-level greyscale e-ink display (a cheaper 5in version is also available). The Sony Reader's touchscreen can be manipulated...

Great build quality, two memory card slots, good picture viewer, touchscreen actually works ;

No Wi-Fi, slightly overpriced, skimps on bundled extras ;

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by : Yardena Arar (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony Reader Touch Edition (PRS-600)

With the addition of ePub support, the Sony Reader Touch Edition shapes up as a formidable competitor to Amazon's Kindle for those who want a sturdier and more elegant reader.

Full-featured reader with a good music player, intuitive user interface ;

A tad heavy and pricey, requires a PC to add content ;

In short, Sony continues to be a class act in the digital book realm; and since it now supports ePub, it should rival Amazon in the breadth of available content. At US$300, it's pricier than many other e-book readers, but it's also one of the best...

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by : Marc Chacksfield (t3.com)

Sony Reader Touch Edition review

It's got the touch and almost the power

Sep, 2011

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

Sony Reader Touch Edition

It's hard to beat the Kindle's price point, but the Sony reader matches it otherwise almost feature-for-feature without falling prey to DRM. If you're looking for a full-featured, simple-to-use and elegant e-reader, the Touch is in a league of its own.

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 and audio...

Higher price point than some other e-readers ; No Wi-Fi or 3G ; Touchscreen can be a little too sensitive

The Sony Reader Touch Edition is fast, light, intuitive and loaded up with excellent features that make for a superior e-reading experience. Even without Wi-Fi, it is without a doubt the best e-reader we've seen to date. It's available now from Sony...

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by : Yardena Arar (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sony Reader Touch Edition review

The Sony Reader Touch Edition (PRS-600) is Sony's new flagship e-book reader, offers something we haven't seen in previous Sony Readers: a touchscreen and stylus for navigating and for creating drawings and handwritten notes. Whether this innovation...

In short, Sony continues to be a class act in the digital book realm; and since it now supports ePub, it should rival Amazon in the breadth of available content. The Sony Reader Touch Edition is pricier than many other e-book readers, but it's also one...

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by : Yardena Arar (techworld.com)

Sony Reader Touch Edition

The Sony Reader Touch Edition (PRS-600) is Sony's new flagship ebook reader, offers something we haven't seen in previous Sony Readers: a touchscreen and stylus for navigating and for creating drawings and handwritten notes. Whether this innovation...

Sony continues to be a class act in the digital book realm, and since it now supports ePub, it should rival Amazon in the breadth of available content. At $300 (£200), it's pricier than many other ebook readers, but it's also one of the best designed...

Nov, 2009

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Sony Reader Touch Edition

Fantastic to have and use whilst traveling. E books open up many unpublished titles that are not available in some countries. Sony Readers has been used by my wife and I on multiple os trips without any problems.

Beats paper everytime

Nothing of signifigance

Feb, 2011

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