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Reader Digital Book

Model number:

PRS-700BC

Rated 3.9 out of 5 stars
Make the most of your reading experience with this next-generation Reader Digital Book. It features an interactive touch screen display and built-in light.
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6" Display1 with touchscreen display

A sizeable 6-inch display with touchscreen technology lets you interact with the Reader just like a real book. A simple movement with the slide of a finger lets you easily turn pages or activate the bookmark. It also features a virtual keyboard that can be used for quick annotation or search.

Search, annotation, and highlighting capabilities

The Reader Digital Book features annotation, highlighting, and search applications that heighten your reading experience. You can easily make annotations in your digital book with the virtual keyboard or highlight text you want to remember by selecting it with a stylus pen or with the touch of your finger. You can even search for text on your Reader with the virtual keyboard or by highlighting text.

Long battery life

While most portable electronics lose power after only a few hours, the Reader Digital Book lets you turn up to 7,500 continuous pages (or up to two weeks of reading) on a single charge2.

Multiple formats supported

The Sony® PRS-700 Reader Digital Book isn't just about using it to read digital books. With the included Reader Library 2.5 PC Software, you can easily transfer Adobe® PDF documents6 , Microsoft® Word documents, BBeB® format, and other text file formats to the Reader5 . It also supports EPUB/ADEPT and connection with Adobe Digital Editions. You can even play back unsecured MP3s and AAC audio files. (Headphones not included.)

Built-in LED reading light

A built-in LED reading light gives you the ability to read at night or other low-light situations without bothering others around you.

Ultra Portable

The Reader Digital Book offers a unique, on-the-go reading experience and is the perfect travel companion. Measuring 0.4-inches thin10 and weighing just 10 ounces7 (without cover), the Reader is more compact and lightweight than many paperbacks.

Thousands of eBooks available

The Reader Digital Book allows you to search, browse, discover, and buy new releases, classics, and popular digital book titles from the Reader™ Store3 and other participating Websites3 . You can even go to other sites that have DRM Free eBooks in file formats supported by the Reader5. This translates into an unbelievable amount of content suitable for the Reader. Access over 500,000 free public domain titles from Google12.

E-ink paper-like touchscreen display

The Sony® PRS-700 Reader Digital Book provides a unique way to experience reading. With its impressive 6-inch display1 , utilizing breakthrough E Ink® technology that's almost paper-like, making it easy to read, even outdoors in the sunshine. In addition, the screen allows for high contrast and high resolution, with a near 180º viewing angle.

Adjustable text sizes

The Reader Digital Book allows you to zoom in and out as well as adjust the text into 5 different sizes.

Internal storage

The Reader Digital Book gives you the freedom to leave that stack of paperbacks at home. The 512 MB internal memory will hold approximately 350 average size digital books4 and hundreds more with optional removable Memory Stick Duo™ media or SD memory cards.

Product Specifications

Power

  • AC Power : Optional AC Charger requires 120 Volts 60Hz
  • Battery Life (Approx) : Up to 7,500 continuous page turns (or up to two weeks worth of reading)2
  • Battery Type : Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
  • Recharging Time : Approx. 4 Hours with USB charging from powered Computer or Approx. 2 Hours when using optional AC wall charger

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx. 5 1/9 x 6 7/9 x 13/32 inches (127.6 x 174.3 x 9.7 mm)
  • Weight (Approx.) : 10 oz. without soft cover

Display

  • Display Technology : E Ink® "Electronic Paper"
  • Gray Scale : 8-Level Gray Scale
  • Resolution : Approx. 170 Pixels Per Inch
  • Screen Size : 6" Measured Diagonally

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty Term : Limited Warranty - Labor - 90 days from the date of purchase Parts - 1 Year from the date of purchase. See actual warranty for details.
  • Limited Warranty Term : Limited Warranty - Labor - 90 days from the date of purchase Parts - 1 Year from the date of purchase. See actual warranty for details.

Media Formats Supported

  • DRM Text : BBeB Book (Marlin), ePub
  • Image : JPEG, GIF, PNG, and BMP
  • Unsecured Audio : MP3 and AAC7
  • Unsecured Text : BBeB, ePub, TXT, RTF, Adobe® PDF10, Microsoft® Word (Conversion to the Reader requires Word installed on your PC)

System Requirements

  • Hard Drive : 512MB9 available Hard Drive space
  • Internet Connection : Broadband suggested3
  • Operating System : Genuine Windows® XP (Home Edition/Professional, Media Center Edition, Media Center Edition 2004, Media Center Edition 2005)& Windows Vista® (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, Windows® Vista 64-bit Update).
  • Optical Drive : Optical Drive capable of reading CD-ROM
  • Processor : 800MHz Intel® Celeron® class processor or better
  • RAM : 128 MB Minimum
  • USB Port : USB 1.1 or faster USB Port (Optimal with USB 2.0)

In the Box

  • Quick Start Guide
  • Black Soft Case
  • CD-ROM
  • USB Cable

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Product Warranty

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PRS-700BC 3.9 5 102 105
I Like It A Lot I received this digital reader for Christmas 2008 and I love it. I did want the Kindle like everyone else, but I went into Border's one day and they were showing demos for it and fell in love. This is my first reader so I have nothing else to compare it to. I don't find the same glare issue that other reviewers do. I like that it came with it's own case and wasn't an extra expense. This reader is easy to setup and use on your PC. I love the 100 free books which are classics. I have also taken advantage of the free books that Random House put out there and even the Romance novels for Valentine's Day. A friend of mine just received the Kindle 2 and it's nice and great and all that but she also commented on the free ebooks that Sony offers for different occasions. Every book she has bought has cost her. Also, she commented on that fact that the Sony Reader just looks more professional and the Kindle still looks "cheap". February 26, 2009
Move Kindle, meet your Ruler This is by far the best EBook reader in the market today. Finally you can highlight, flip pages naturally and have a touchscreen keyboard. Amazon must be crying right now since this is in the market. Hope that Sony brings a wireless solution and this will then guarantee victory. November 14, 2008
I am so loving this! I've had my eReader about 6 months now and love it! Initially, the software was sluggish, but there have been some updates and it seems smoother. Downloading from my local library is awesome--very easy! The prices in the ebook store are reasonable and doable. People constantly stop to talk about my device--they are facinated and very inquisitive. I always give the Sony a big thumbs up and encourage others to do good research before they purchase. The size is amazing--I recently took a 10-day cruise, as an avid reader I wanted to take about 8-9 books along - my traveling companion was also a big reader... she had to lug 7 big books around and they totally weighed down her luggage.. while I had my uber-cool little reader. Took up NO room. Weighs nothing. Therefore, I could take more shoes! LOL The only drawback is a bit of glare in certain light and the lack of a back light--but I recently saw a small light one can clip to your device, I may pick one up! All in all, I bellieve the Sony product to be the best on the market, it's easy to use -- the ability to download from your library is HUGE! Enjoy! December 16, 2010
WARNING!! Battery Replacement Cost My battery wouldn't hold a charge after 2 years of heavy use. I was told the batteries last between 1 - 2 years and the cost to replace is $105! So on top of the $350 for the unit every 1-2 years you will need to fork out another $100 to replace the battery. Once you pay the fee you have to mail your unit to Sony and they will send you a refurbished unit. They keep your unit and give to the next sucker! For the price we pay for the unit this battery issue really bothers me. Next time my battery dies it would be cheaper to buy a Nook! July 15, 2010
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1. Viewable area measured diagonally.

2. Up to 7,500 continuous page turns with a single full charge on internal rechargeable battery. Actual battery life may vary upon usage patterns, product settings, battery, and environmental conditions.

3. Requires Internet connection (broadband recommended) and compatible PC. Internet service may require a fee. Use of companion the Reader™ Store limited to U.S. residents age 13 or older.

4. Based on average un-illustrated eBook file size of 1.2 megabytes. Actual file sizes vary by digital book title.

5. Adobe® PDF, JPEG, BBeB®, RTF, and TXT formats natively supported. Viewing Microsoft® Word (PC must have Word installed), HTML, and other files requires conversion with supplied software.

6. Adobe® PDF files look better when optimized with the Reader's screen size, and text may appear small if not optimized.

7. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.

8. Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.

9. MB means 1 million bytes when referring to memory capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of memory space is reserved for operating system and other system functions.

10. Measured at the narrowest point.

11. Un-encrypted MP3 and AAC format audio files only. Not compatible with most digital copyright formatted audio file content. Headphones not included.

12. PRS-500 is not compatible with books from Google.

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