Sony Portable Reader PRS-505 > Reviews

Advantages: It is very useful and very simple to use and it looks and feels fantastic
Disadvantages: The screen isn't backlit, and the zoom only has three sizes

I love the Sony E reader because since I found this gadget it has made life sitting on a bay for hours on end whle Im in my Lorry a pleasure and no longer a chore. I love the idea of the e reader by Sony, hundreds of books all in one place and all available with the push of a button. I have books all over the cab and they always get filthy and dog eared. I always lose my page when I have to put them down because the red light on the bay changes to ... Read review

Advantages: Looks good, small, lightweight, good capacity, easy to use.
Disadvantages: Time it takes to charge from a computer.

...I had with me my Sony PRS-505 which I had loaded with James Patterson, Ian Rankine and Patricia Cornwell books (64 in all). One of the main problems during the cruise was having to stop reading on a fairly regular basis to answer questions about the reader. Even the waiters serving drinks would stop and have a chat about it. It was a complete success from every aspect and helped my wife and I to make new friends (although I doubt if Sony will include ... Read review

Advantages: Clear words, easy use, good battery life
Disadvantages: should come with a mains adapter

When I first purchased the Sony Portable Reader, it was an impulse buy and a treat for myself, to keep u with my gadget addicted partner. It was not till after I got it home and started using it that I realised how much the Reader was going to change how a read a book. Was amazed by how easy it was to use and read from. The writing is so easy to read and with the application that allows the print to be larger any one should be able to read comfortably ... Read review

Advantages: Beautifully clear screen, great operating system
Disadvantages: Irritating screen refresh, no highlighting option

I was bought my ebook reader as a birthday present, and initially I wasn't all that impressed (although i didnt tell my girlfriend that) It appeared to be nothing more than a slow PDA without much of the functionality. I was pleasantly surprised to find I was wrong, it is a fantastic little tool, with a crisp clear display, and basically, it does exactly what it says on the tin, it lets you read pretty much anything you want (provided waterstones ... Read review

Advantages: Quality of the screen is incredible.
Disadvantages: No dictionary.

Unlike one of the reviewers, who does not seem to even own this reading device, I do actually own the PRS-505 and can honestly say the screen is amazing. The screen of the PRS-505 is as clear as ink on paper and is far better to read from than any LCD device, like an iphone. I also own its predecessor, the PRS-500, but this new model is a big improvement over that one. The screen has much better contrast and page turn is faster. It has 8 shades of ... Read review

Advantages: Light, easy to use, easy to manage.
Disadvantages: Need additional lighting on aircraft. Needs more support from third party suppliers.

Well I purchased a Sony PRS505 after much research into eBooks and I find that it is perfect for what I want. I have used it to read in normal lighting in my living room and in my garden. My main reason for the purchase was to enable me to read books when on travel without having to lug multiple books around (you know how it is; you are nearly finished one and you know that it will not last you an entire trip). I can find none of the 'symptoms' ... Read review