SONY UNVEILS SECOND EDITION OF READER DIGITAL BOOK
In its version of a literary sequel,
Sony Electronics is taking the cover off a new edition of its
ground-breaking Reader Digital Book this month, available at
WantItAll.
The new Reader (model PRS-505) features a svelte body design and is
available in two colors – silver and dark blue. Re-styled controls more
closely mimic paper page turns and allow for quick, intuitive
navigation. There is also a limited edition
Danielle Steel version available.
A next-generation electronic paper display delivers faster response and
a contrast ratio much higher for easy reading even in sunshine. Eight
levels of gray scale provide for clear and crisp text, images, and
graphics.
"For people on the go, this device is compelling because it allows them
to carry a wide variety of reading materials whether they are on a
cross-country flight, in a doctor's office waiting room, or at a beach
resort," said Steve Haber, senior vice president of Sony's Digital
Imaging and Audio Division. "The Reader can handle a stack of
books and
other documents that people would rather not carry, yet offers a
'book-like' reading experience unavailable with other electronic
devices."
With the capacity to store up to 160 typical eBooks, the Reader has a mobile library at his finger tips. Expansion slots for
Memory Stick Duo™ media or
SD
memory cards make the device's library potential practically limitless.
More advanced users will appreciate the new USB-based mass storage
capability that allows them to use the device as a portable drive for
the direct transfer of documents, images and other files to the Reader.
A new auto sync feature also lets users set up folders with books and
documents that can be automatically synchronized when the device is
connected to a PC. There are also a wide variety of
protective covers to ensure your e-reader stays in good condition.
The Reader's high-resolution electronic paper display delivers a
realistic print look that rivals traditional paper and uses minimal
power. A single battery charge provides up to 7,500 pages of continuous
reading. The option to magnify the text in three sizes offers a
distinct advantage for sight-impaired readers. Switching the Reader to
landscape mode offers yet another level of magnification as well as a
wider page view.
In addition to electronic books, the Reader can also store and display
personal and business documents in Adobe PDF format (best when
formatted for the Reader's display), RTF, text and JPEG images.
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Sony PRS-505