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7.0
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7.4
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7.0
CNET Sep 9, 2009

The bottom line: While Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 has a basic feature set, its $200 price tag, compact size, and Epub file compatibility make it an appealing e-book reader.

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6.0
happyschneider

The screen is gorgeous. I cannot compare it to any other E-ink device out there since they are not sold here yet and this was a gift from my wife. But this is certainly the only way to read any text more than a v-card on a gadget. I read a lot of books, not only for work and study and I can...

9.0
stamppot

I got the PRS-300 as my first dedicated e-reading device, having used a Windows Mobile based phone for this purpose before. I like the Sony much better for this, due to a much improved battery life and a far better readability of the screen. The reader itself is a very sturdy construction, due...

8.0
kb8ild

I've only had this thing for less than a day however, I'm liking it more and more all the time. I'm a truck driver that needs equipment that can stand up to the challenge of being bumped around and the sort. I will be keeping an eye on this item for a long time. All of the controls...

8.0
fyiguy

Smallest most pocket-able eBook reader. Still use it today after 3 years & at a price of $65 when I bought it, it was a steal. :) I have found that in temperatures above 98 degrees F the display has fade spots if exposed to the sun between page turns. When covered or not exposed to the sun at...

7.0
xruslan

The Sony Reader seemed like the only choice for me when I decided to research an eBook reader last Spring. It seemed like a trusted brand, and had a large store. I don't regret the purchase, but I just wish the store was not so glitchy, and the device was a little less clunky and a little...

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