Sony Reader

62 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
usability (40)
portability (25)
battery (5)
performance (5)
screen (4)

Negative
price (4)
reliability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 62 reviews of Sony Reader. The average rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the battery and durability. The performance and portability also get good views. The size and design get mixed opinions, and the reliability and price get less positive reviews.

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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 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Reader

alaTest has collected and analyzed 41 user reviews of Sony Reader from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the screen and battery are overall positive. The performance and portability are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the reliability and design. Comments about the size and durability are different.

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66% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony Reader

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Sony Reader from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the portability.

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43% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Yardena Arar (pcworld.com)

Sony Reader: An E-Book Worth Reading

High-resolution, no-glare E Ink is easy on eyes, but only the Sony Connect e-store sells books for the Reader.

Oct, 2006

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Expert review by : angela schofield (agoraquest.com)

Sony e-reader

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screen not robust - issues after only 3 months usage and sony will not cover under warranty

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by : Nate Anderson (arstechnica.com)

Down with paper: A review of the Sony Reader

Sony takes a second shot at reviving e-books with a redesigned "Portable Reader System." How does a $300 gadget stack up against a dead tree? Ars takes a look.

Screen flashes when changing the display, Delay in moving between pages, Music player lacks useful options, Dropping $10 on an e-book

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : Peter Pachal (dvice.com)

Review: Sony Reader takes eBooks to the next level

Seven years ago I walked into the local computer store and on a whim bought the Franklin Rocket eReader to keep me company. Over the next three years I used that e-reader almost every day until the thing crapped...

Great form factor, lightweight, and runs circles around other e-readers on the market. Users can convert most traditional text formats for use on the device.

No color display - making graphic novels, many e-magazines, and pictures worthless to users. DRM-laden books from online store may stifle adoption.

B Certainly the best e-reader out there, but the minor flaws bring the true usefulness and cool factor down several notches.

Aug, 2007

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Expert review by : Troy Dreier (pdastreet.com)

Review: Sony Reader - Advances Age of the Electronic Page

Mar, 2007

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Expert review by : Barry Gerber (tomsguide.com)

Sony's eBook Reader Wins Editor's Choice

Not too many reviewers have seen Sony's PRS-500 eBook Reader. Among those who have the consensus isn't all that positive. Our Barry Gerber disagrees with the naysayers.

Jan, 2007

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Expert review by : Lisa Gade (mobiletechreview.com)

Sony Reader - eBook Reader and Gadget Reviews by Mobile Tech Review

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....

Oct, 2005

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

First look: Sony Reader Digital Book

Sony is launching its Reader Digital Book in the UK today. Here's our first look at the US version of the device, which will feature the same design and spec as the UK model.

Will the Sony Reader Digital Book make a useful purchase? Only if you want to trim your luggage, stop collecting dead trees, or use the large-font feature for easier reading.

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Consumer review (reviewstream.com)

Sony E-reader

The Sony E-reader appears to be an amazing product. This is a very friendly and easy to use. The design is very well organized with the keys and screen. The thing I like about this is that it has a very large variety of books to chose from at

Jan, 2010

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Sony Digital Reader

I've been using this as part of my daily routine as a student. So far, I'm happy with it because I can use this for my studies. A lot of ebooks in the internet had became important sources of our daily classroom lectures. Being in college means that

May, 2009

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