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There was a time when Sony was one of the most trusted and successful electrical brands on the planet. But it seems that with this product they have let themselves down considerably.
What is it? The purpose of this device is to provide you with e-books that you can read on the go, and from the 6 inch screen. But i'm afraid i'm going to have to throw the book at Sony (sorry bad pun). This product is in fact completely pointless - why spend the best part of £200 on an electronic device that is harder to read than a real book?
Is it Worth my Dosh? Simply put - no.
To add to the fact that it is hard to read, it also has constant faults - such as flickering black screens between turning pages. The PRS-505 is simply a high maintenance, high-price, low value product that has no unique selling point. For a few quid extra you can get your hands on an iPhone, that apart from having all the brilliant features it does, will also let you listen to audiobooks, and if you're REALLY that desperate to read a novel on a portable device, you can read the PDF file on your iPhone as well.
Verdict I find it almost embarassing that Sony have released this product, as there are other things a million times better and considerably cheaper. The Sony online book store is appalling and expensive. I say, avoid this piece of junk at all costs.
States contant faults but names only one. More like an advert for the i-phone than a review of the Reader I wonder whether this was actually owned by the reviewer or they just didn't like the idea of the product.
The idea is OK but clearly badly implemented, from what you say there. I've read "Crime and Punishment" on my Palm without any discomfort but the Palm was half the price of this and has loads more functions. David
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07.12.2008 23:01
States contant faults but names only one. More like an advert for the i-phone than a review of the Reader I wonder whether this was actually owned by the reviewer or they just didn't like the idea of the product.
14.06.2008 20:06
The idea is OK but clearly badly implemented, from what you say there. I've read "Crime and Punishment" on my Palm without any discomfort but the Palm was half the price of this and has loads more functions. David