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Sony Reader PRS-505 review

7.5

Editors' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 199

Verdict

Sony's Reader PRS-505 is the best-designed e-book reader we've seen. However, it's still unlikely to be an everyday replacement for paper... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Good aesthetics and ergonomics
  • Small and light
  • Plays music through headphones
  • Good battery life

Cons

  • Screen is slow to refresh
  • No AC adapter provided
  • Sony's software required for file transfer
  • File transfer from Windows PCs only

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 122x7.6x175 mm
Weight: 260 g
Memory expansion: Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD/MMC
Installed ROM: 192 MB
Display size: 6 in

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