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Debbie Macomber Special Edition Reader Digital Book

Model number: PRS-505SC/DM
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
This special edition Debbie Macomber Reader Digital Book bundle includes an eBook download code for six titles, special discounts, a custom skin and more.

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$299.99

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Compact and light weight-weighing 9 oz6 without the Soft Cover

Up to 7500 consecutive page turns or 14 days (based on normal use of up to 300 pages per day when in sleep mode)2

Memory Slot for optional Memory Stick Duo™ media and SD® Memory Cards- allows for storage of even more books

Display print quality of Approximately 170 Pixels Per Inch

256 MB of internal memory is capable of storing up to 160 books4

6 Inch1 display using “Electronic Paper” makes it as easy on the eyes as other printed media

Integrated online eBook store3 has over 53,000 titles to choose from, ranging all major genres and subjects. From classics to best sellers, buy your favorite books. Access over 500,000 free public domain titles from Google11.

Desktop Application makes downloading books, managing content, and importing content very easy

Product Specifications

Power

  • AC Power : Optional AC Charger requires 120 Volts 60Hz
  • Battery Life (Approx) : Up to 7,500 page turns2
  • 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

System Requirements

  • Hard Drive : 256MB9 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)

Display

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

Service and Warranty Information

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

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 6.9" x 4.8" x 0.3".6 (175 x 122 x 8mm)
  • Weight (Approx.) : 9oz.6 without soft cover

Media Formats Supported

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

Storage

  • Storage Capacity : 256MB9 available

In the Box

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

Product Profile

Support

Product Warranty

PRS-505SC/DM 4.5 5 70 76
Love, love, love it! I bought this almost a year ago because I was beginning to travel more and I can go through a book or two while on a plane. I am a diehard book lover, library smell really does it for me but schlepping multiple books on a trip is a pain in the neck...this little beauty solved my problem. I have 134 books and 20 family photos loaded on it with a 2GB SD card and I still have plenty of space on it for much much more. It will not replace my books but is a wonderful addition for traveling or just being on the go in general. Many people have asked me about it and I highly recommend getting one. Perfect thing for voracious readers like me. January 3, 2009
Amazing Technology My husband bought this for me last year for Christmas and I love it. If you love to read this is the new revolution. You will never be without a book again. I won't by printed books again. The new version the PRS-700 takes care of the one complaint I have. PRS-700 has a built in light, but you can buy the cover with the light for the 505 so I am still happy. This is why I give the 505 a 4 on design. You can't go wrong with either version you buy. December 15, 2008
Be Warned At first I loved my e-reader; I've had it for about 7 months. I bought and downloaded about 30 books and loved having the convenience of having my ebook. I even like the feel of the ereader in my hands. But about two weeks ago, the sony ereader program on the desktop stopped working. Kept getting several error messages and I tried getting help from Sony. I even did an echat with one of their techs. They provided no help whatsoever. I did some research online seeing if anyone else had similar problems, but none of their suggestions worked. I am now left with no way to buy anymore books or access the my books on my desktop. Complete waste of money. January 10, 2010
Great purchase! I got this reader for christmas, I love it! Perfect gift for someone who likes to read or who is on the go. January 9, 2010
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Residual image may show on display. This is due to the display characteristics and not a malfunction.

1. Viewable area measured diagonally.

2. Up to 7500 consecutive page turns or 14 days (based on normal use of up to 300 pages per day when in sleep mode). Actual battery life will vary base on usage patterns, settings and battery conditions.

3. Requires Internet connection (broadband recommended). Internet service may require a fee.

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

5. Adobe® PDF, JPEG, BBeB Book and plain text formats natively supported. Microsoft Word requires conversion using included software.

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

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

8. Measured at the narrowest point.

9. MB means one 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. Adobe® PDF files look better when optimized with the Reader’s screen size, and text may appear small if not optimized.

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

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