Yep, Sony had some serious work to do and its cheapest option – the $179.99 Pocket Edition -- does differentiate in some striking ways. The aluminum reader has been upgraded with a new 5-inch E Ink Pearl display and now has an extremely responsive touchscreen for navigating through books / menus....
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The Sony Reader Pocket Edition is an excellent tool for portable reading, especially with its improved touch screen and its ability to easily accept a variety of document formats. Whether it can thrive in a market that also includes wireless devices at lower prices is uncertain, however.
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bluemacro
I thought it would be ages before I would buy another Sony product again. I am accused of being a bit of an Apple loyalist, (a recent convert from nearly 2 years back). But the Sony PRS-350 just does what I need it to do. I don't really need the wireless subscription and expansion slots. I...
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wabushooo
If you're in the market for an eReader, you are probably better off with a Kindle, but this is a nice alternative if you don't feel like supporting Amazon.
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