Sony Reader

A Sony Reader is a reader for e-books ( e -book reader ) by Sony. The black and white or grayscale display is based on the technology of electronic paper.

At the IFA 2008 Sony showed for the first time in Germany a e- book reader. The current product is the Sony PRS -T3, which has replaced the PRS -T2 and was officially launched on September 4, 2013.

• 2.3.1 PRS -300 Pocket Edition
• 2.3.2 PRS -350 Pocket Edition

• 2.4.1 PRS - 900BC Daily Edition
• 2.4.2 PRS - 950SC Daily Edition

• Android 4.1
• IPhone 4.2

Specifications

Supported software formats are: The in his " eBook Store" used by Sony EPUB format, Adobe PDF files, blogs, RSS newsfeeds, JPEG image files and Sony 's proprietary BBeB format (" Broadband eBook" ) addition. can be played on most devices, MP3 and DRM-free AAC files.

A touch screen with infrared sensors has been used for the Reader Touch PRS -650 at all Sony e- book readers. The touch technology is not based on the usual capacitive screen technology, but on infrared sensors with which the position of the finger can be located on the device. In addition, all Sony e -book reader to use so-called electronic paper, which enables readability even under direct irradiation of sunlight.

Models

Model history

Since 11 March 2009, the model PRS -505 is available in Europe. In August 2009, Sony has unveiled two new models PRS -300 Pocket Edition and PRS -600 Touch Edition.

6 -inch devices

PRS -505

The device has 256 MB of memory, of which 192 MB are writable. This corresponds to about 160 books at an average file size of 1.2 MB. It supports the Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo 8/16 GB and SD cards of up to 16/32 GB. According package specification is not guaranteed for functionality of all SD / MS memory cards. The lithium- ion battery lasts for up to 7500 page change.

PRS -700

The newer PRS -700 is equipped with a touch screen and a LED backlight and has 420 MB of writable memory. Is supported by the Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo 8 GB, and SD memory cards up to 32 GB. The lithium- ion battery lasts for up to 7500 page change without backlight or for up to 4 hours at brighter or 8 hours at medium lighting.

PRS -600 Touch Edition

The PRS -600 was published in 2009 and is also equipped with a touch screen and has 380 MB of writable memory. As memory expansion Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo and SD are supported memory cards. The lithium- ion battery again for about 7500 page change.

PRS -650 Touch Edition

For the PRS -650 for the first time from a Sony E Ink ® Pearl display is used, which provides even better image representation and also from competitors Amazon Kindle is built into the product. The screen has 6 -inch diagonal screen. The device has a little smaller dimensions than the PRS -600 and is also lighter. The new screen is now possible 16 instead of the previous 8 gray levels. In addition, 1.4 GB rewritable memory are now usable. As memory expansion Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo and SD are supported memory cards. One battery charge lasts up to 2 weeks. The device is available in the colors silver, black and red.

PRS -T1 Reader WiFi

The PRS -T1 is the first device from Sony, which has come in Europe, with a wireless connection (WLAN) on the market. This innovation allows Sony to integrate its own e -book store directly into the device. The operating system on your Sony Reader Android for the first time in version 2.2 is used, but with a fitted surface. By default, the user, however, has no access to the Android home screen and no way to install Android applications. This is possible only with a root of the device, whereby such as alternative reading software can be installed. The root, however, can result in a loss of warranty. Another special feature of this model is the low weight. With only 168 grams, it was up to the appearance of its successor T2 by the lightest 6- inch e - book reader with touch screen. In contrast to the previous generations, the housing of the PRS -T1, to the metal strip on the studs, entirely of plastic. As memory expansion for the 2 GB internal memory ( 1.2 GB free) can be micro - SDHC memory cards ( up to 32GB ). The device is available in white, black and red.

PRS -T2

The PRS -T2 features as the PRS - T1 via WiFi, and a preparation for accessing operated by Sony eBook Store. The operating system Android is used, the user interface has been slightly modified in comparison to Sony PRS- T1. For the first time in a 6 inch Sony eBook Reader PRS -T2 has no audio support. He thus is slightly lighter than its predecessor at 164 grams. The new Evernote Clearly software support allows to synchronize notes on the Internet. In addition, from the web can be specifically prepare for the PRS -T2 and send to the device in the ePub format. As memory expansion for the 2 GB internal memory ( 1.2 GB free) can be micro - SDHC memory cards ( up to 32GB ). The device is available in black, white and red, with the black model is equipped with a matte casing surface, while the other two color variants have a shiny casing.

PRS -T3

The PRS -T3 features, like the two predecessors, over WiFi. This allows direct access to the built-in Sony eBook Store. The operating system is still Android Gingerbread will be used. Sony uses to operate a specially adapted surface that resembles that of the PRS -T2 largely. For the first time a German dictionary is integrated in addition to the foreign-language dictionaries with the dictionary.

The PRS -T3 features with 1024x758 pixels on a higher screen resolution than other 6-inch e -book reader from Sony. The pixel density is 212 ppi. In addition, the PRS -T3 first uses an integrated protective cover that covers the screen and is firmly connected to the removable rear panel. This is the unit with a total of 200 grams and a depth of 11.3 mm heavier and thicker than its predecessor. In addition, a cover with integrated lighting available, which refers to the needed power directly from the PRS - T3. Since October 2013, the Special Edition PRS - T3S is available that is sold without the protective shell and therefore is slightly smaller and lighter. Otherwise PRS PRS - T3 and T3S are identical.

The internal memory is still 2 GB ( 1.2 GB free) and can be expanded with Micro- SDHC cards (up to 32GB ). The device is, as well as the covers, in the colors black, white and red.

5 -inch devices (since 2009)

PRS -300 Pocket Edition

Since 2009 with the PRS - 300 is a smaller version of the Reader. At a touch screen is omitted in this model, also no memory expansion and audio output is possible. The device has 440 MB of writable memory. One battery will last for about 6800 page envelopes.

PRS -350 Pocket Edition

Was released in 2010 with the PRS -350, a new device with 5 - inch screen size. As a Pearl screen display is used. The device has a touch screen. Compared to the previous model, the dimensions are a little smaller and it is a little easier. The writable memory now includes 1.4 GB on memory expansion and audio output was again omitted. The device is available in the colors silver, dark blue and pink.

7 -inch devices (since 2009)

PRS - 900BC Daily Edition

In the U.S., was published in 2009 with the PRS -900 in USA is also a model with 7- inch screen size. The special feature of the device is that it has a UMTS modem for mobile Internet. The display is a touch screen. It has 380 MB of memory, there is also the possibility the memory with Memory Stick Pro Duo to expand or SD cards.

PRS - 950SC Daily Edition

Was released in 2010 in the U.S., the PRS - 950th The device has a Pearl display with touch screen. The device has a UMTS modem and can also be connected via WiFi to the Internet. It has 1.4 GB of free space. One battery charge is turned on for 10 days, mobile Internet, and off for up to 22 days, mobile Internet, rich. Although the device is not officially available in Europe, it supports inter alia German as language settings.

PRS

The PRS project provides a modified firmware with support for directories ( " Browse Folders " ) and other functions. In addition, games are possible and the most popular "hacks " for integrated. The current version supports the models PRS -300, PRS -505, PRS -350, PRS -650 and PRS - 950th The exact function list is dependent on the model.

• PRS 1.0.2

Settings

Available Literature

In addition to Sony's Bookstore and cooperation with the Thalia a partnership with Google was announced in March 2009. The search engine provider, the date of its 500,000 books digitization project for buyers of the Sony Reader free of charge.

Sony Reader on other platforms

Android

For Android phones since January 2011 at the Google Play Store an official app named " Reader" available. The app requires Android version 2.2 or higher. With the app, books can be read, that were purchased with the Sony Reader Store on your computer, a Sony Reader, or on the mobile phone itself. Addition, there are also marking and comment functions. It is also possible to synchronize the reading position markers and comments with the " PRS -950 ".

IPhone

Sony has also developed an app for the iPhone, Apple has removed the app rejected in the current version. Sony has subsequently announced its intention to negotiate with Apple.

Criticism

As part of the undertaken by several print and online magazines choice for Worst Product of the Year was chosen in the Netherlands under besteproduct.nl for 2009, the Sony Reader. The jury attributed this to the lack of an Internet connection, deficiencies in the operation and the amount of the purchase price. The award was referring to the entire model family of the 2009 available Sony Reader. The published end 2010 Sony Reader PRS -650 and PRS -350 were in October and November 2010 by lesen.net with the notes Very Good ( 1.5 ) or Good ( 1.6 ) rated. Both the Sony PRS -T1 and the Sony PRS -T2 were of cme.at in November 2011 and September 2012 provided with a score of Very Good ( 1.4 ). The Sony PRS -T3 was rated by AllesEbook.de in September 2013 with a grade of Good ( 1.7 ). The main criticism is the lack of an integrated lighting.