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SONY eBook Pocket Reader - Blue
SONY (PRS-300BC):
For Mac,Windows
FRYS.com #: 6002638
Take your favorite books to go with the Sony® Reader Pocket Edition™. Its elegant, lightweight design makes it perfect for on-the-go reading. Build your library today at the eBook Store from Sony, where you can access new releases or choose from over one million free public domain titles from Google Books,, or you can visit public libraries to borrow eBooks

  • Elegant, lightweight design with 5" display
  • Carry up to 350 of your favorite books3 at a time
  • Access content from a wide number of online bookstores
  • Paper-like display for easy, natural reading
  • Intuitive eBook Library software for PC and Mac7
  • Two full weeks of reading on a single battery charge1
  • 3 adjustable font sizes to customize your reading experience
  • USB 2.0 data and power connection
  • Read in multiple formats, including ePub and PDF
  • Quick page turns and high contrast ratio
  • Right and left-hand side page advance buttons
  • Thoughtful navigation and button placement

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Price: $ 197.99
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Detailed Description


  • Lightweight with 5 display : The Reader Pocket Edition™ features a 5" display and an elegant, lightweight design that's easy to slip into a purse or jacket pocket for convenient, on-the-go reading.
  • Carry hundreds of books : Not sure which books to bring on your trip? With the Reader Pocket Edition™, you will never have to make that choice again. 512MB of onboard memory6 lets you carry up to 350 of your favorite books3 at a time.
  • More books from more places : Enjoy access to a wider number of books from a wider number of places. By supporting both industry standard formats, ePub and PDF, you can access books at ebookstore.sony.com, check out books from public libraries, access over one million free public domain titles from Google Books, as well as sharing sites, online aggregators and personal publishers2.
  • Paper-like display for easy reading : The Reader Pocket Edition™ utilizes E Ink® Vizplex™ screen technology to deliver an amazing, paper-like display that's more like ink on paper and fully readable in direct sunlight.
  • Compatible with PC and Mac : eBook Library 3.0 software makes it easy to download eBooks, manage your collection, and transfer titles to your Reader Pocket Edition™. eBook Library 3.0 software works with both PC and Mac7.
  • Charge and read for two full weeks : Enjoy up to two full weeks of reading (7,500 continuous page turns) on a single battery charge1.
  • Adjustable font sizes : The Reader Pocket Edition™ offers you the ability to resize text. Choose from three adjustable font sizes to improve readability.
  • USB 2.0 data & power connection : Transfer eBooks and charge your Reader Digital Book using a single USB 2.0 cable.
  • Multiple format support : The Reader Pocket Edition™ supports Adobe® PDF5, Microsoft® Word, BBeB® Book and other text file formats, as well as ePub/ACS4 and connection with Adobe Digital Editions4.
  • Quick page turns and high contrast ratio : Quick page turns let you read at a natural pace, while a high contrast ratio helps ensure your favorite books are easily readable, even in direct sunlight.
  • Easy side-button navigation : Enjoy quick, easy page turning with convenient right and left-hand side page advance buttons.
  • Thoughtful design : Designed for ease of use, the Reader Pocket Edition™ provides intuitive navigation and button placement.


Requirements

Supplied Accessories
  • USB Cable
  • Sleeve
  • Quick Start

Display
Gray Scale : 8-levels gray scale Resolution : 800 x 600 pixels Screen Size : Vizplex™ 5 inches
Media Formats Supported
DRM Text : ePub (Adobe DRM protected), PDF (Adobe DRM protected), BBeB Book (PRS DRM protected) Unsecured Text : ePub, BBeB Book, PDF, TXT, RTF, Micrsoft? Word, (Conversion to the Reader - requires Word installed on your PC)
Memory
Memory Size : 512 MB User available capacity: Approx. 440MB
Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature : 41 to 95 °F
Power
AC Power : DC 5.2 V Battery Life (Approx) : 7,500 (BBeB Book) Continuous page turns Battery Life (Approx) : 6,800 (ePub) Continuous page turns Battery Type : Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery: DC 3.7 V
System Requirements
General : OS: - Microsoft® Windows Vista® (32-bit or 64-bit) home Basic/ Home Premium/ Business/ Ultimate with Service Pack 1 or later. Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit only) Home Edition/ Professional/ Media Center Edition 2004 & 2005 with Service Pack 2 or later. - Mac OS X version 10.4.11 or later, Mac OS X version 10.5.6 or later. CPU: - 800 MHz Celeron class processor or better for Windows. - Intel, Power PC G3, G4, or G5 processor for Mac RAM: -128 MB or more (minimum 512 MB for Windows Vista) Free space on hard disc: - 20 MB or more, but depending on the content amount, more space may be required. Monitor: High Color or more, 1024 x 768 pixels or more (True Color, 1280 x 1024 pixels or more recommended) Other devices: USB port (High-Speed USB Compatible) Internet connection (broadband recommended, some fees may apply) is also required on your computer.
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) : 6 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 13/32 inches (LxWxD) Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 7.76 oz
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