Reader Touch Edition

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PRS-600BC

Rated 3.2 out of 5 stars

Get your hands on the super-thin Reader Touch Edition™ and enjoy a convenient, on-the-go reading experience like no other.

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Touch Screen Makes Reading a Breeze.

Thinner, smaller and lighter than most magazines, the Reader Touch Edition^™ lets you access up to 350 (or more with memory expansion card slots) of your favorite books from anywhere. The intuitive 6" touchscreen display makes navigation a breeze, letting you turn pages with the swipe of a finger. An included stylus offers freehand highlighting and annotation. With support for multiple file formats including ePub and PDF, you can enjoy books from more places, including the Reader™ Store and over one million free public domain titles from Google Books.

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Elegant 6" Touch Screen

Sporting a gorgeous 6-inch display with touch screen navigation, turning pages, bookmarking your spot, adjusting the font, and searching for titles can easily be done with the swipe of a finger. Use the virtual keyboard or included stylus to take freehand notes and highlight sections of text to revisit later.
Multiple Formats Supported

Providing more than just a superior reading experience, the Reader Touch Edition, supports Adobe^® PDF⁵, Microsoft^® Word, BBeB Book^® and other text file formats, as well as EPUB/ACS4 and connection with Adobe Digital Editions⁴. In addition to being PC and Mac^® compatible¹⁰, you can even play back unsecured MP3 and AAC audio files⁹.
More Books from More Places

By supporting both industry standard formats, ePub and PDF, you can access books at the Reader Store, check out books from public libraries, access over one million free public domain titles from Google Books, as well as sharing sites, online aggregators and personal publishers.

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Paper-like Display for Easy Reading

Featuring E Ink^® Vizplex^™ technology, the Reader Touch Edition delivers an astonishing almost paper-like reading experience, which makes it easy to read, even outdoors in the sunshine. Measuring only 0.4" thin and weighing less than 10.1 ounces, the Reader Touch Edition is the perfect travel companion.

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A Library of Books in One Device

Ideal for the constant traveler, daily commuter or leisurely reader, the Reader Touch Edition lets you carry up to 350 of your favorite books³ at a time. You can even expand the capacity with optional Memory Stick^® PRO Duo^™ or SD media (sold separately).
Charge and Read for Two Full Weeks

While most portable electronics lose power after only a few hours, the Reader Touch Edition provides up to two full weeks of reading (7,500 continuous page turns) on a single battery charge¹.

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PRS-600

Thinner, smaller and lighter than most magazines, the Reader Touch Edition™ lets you access up to 350 (or more with memory expansion card slots) of your favorite books from anywhere. The intuitive 6" touchscreen display makes navigation a breeze, letting you turn pages with the swipe of a finger. An included stylus offers freehand highlighting and annotation. With support for multiple file formats including ePub and PDF, you can enjoy books from more places, including the Reader™ Store and over one million free public domain titles from Google Books.

Elegant 6” display with touchscreen

The Reader Touch Edition™ features a 6” display with simple, easy-to-use touchscreen navigation. Turn pages with the swipe of a finger and enjoy fast and intuitive navigation of your favorite books.

Open format provides access to books from various sources

Enjoy access to a wider number of books from a wider number of places. By supporting both industry standard formats, ePub and PDF⁵, you can access content from a wide number of online bookstores.

Paper-like display for easy reading

The Reader Touch Edition™ utilizes E Ink® Vizplex™ screen technology to deliver an amazing, paper-like display that’s more like ink on paper and fully readable in direct sunlight.

Compatible with PC and Mac

Intuitive Reader Library software makes it easy to download eBooks, manage your collection, and transfer titles to your Reader Touch Edition™. Reader Library software works with both PC and Mac⁹

Multiple formats support

The Reader Touch Edition™ supports Adobe® PDF⁵, Microsoft® Word, BBeB® Book and other text file formats, as well as EPUB/ACS4 and connection with Adobe Digital Editions⁴. You can even play back unsecured MP3 and AAC audio files⁸.

Ease of use

In addition to intuitive touch screen navigation, the Reader Touch Edition™ features right and left-hand side page advance buttons for quick and easy page turning.

Supports online bookstores, public libraries and thousands of titles you love.

Check out the Reader™ Store, where you can download new releases, best sellers, and newspapers.² You can even access over one million free public domain titles from Google Books or find links to borrow eBooks from your local library.¹¹ And since the Reader is an open format device, you can access even more books from other online bookstores.

Thin, light portable design

Whether you’re venturing across town or across the country, the Reader Touch Edition™ makes an ideal travelling companion. Measuring just 0.4” thin⁷ and weighing only 10.1 ounces, the Reader Touch Edition is thinner and more lightweight than almost any book, and even many magazines.

Built-in Dictionary

A handy search function lets you look up words in The New Oxford American Dictionary, Second Edition.

USB 2.0 data & power connection

Transfer eBooks and charge your Reader Touch Edition™ using a single USB 2.0 cable.

Read at a natural pace

Quick page turns let you read at a natural pace, while a high contrast ratio helps ensure your favorite books are easily readable, even in direct sunlight.

Available colors

The Reader Touch Edition™ is available in your choice of silver, black, and red.

Freehand highlighting & annotation

Take freehand notes and highlight sections of text you want to revisit later, just as you would in a real book, using the included stylus. If you prefer, a virtual keyboard is also available for entering quick notes or searching your eBooks. If you want, you can even export your notes to your computer using the Reader Library software.

Carry hundreds of books

Not sure which books to bring on your trip? With the Reader Touch Edition™, you will never have to make that choice again. 512MB of onboard memory lets you carry up to 350 of your favorite books³ at a time and with dual memory expansion card slots¹⁰, your reading library is virtually limitless.

Charge and read for two full weeks

Enjoy up to two full weeks of reading on a single battery charge¹.

Adjustable font sizes

The Reader Touch Edition™ offers you the ability to resize text. Choose from five adjustable font sizes to improve readability.

Memory expansion slots

Expand the capacity of your Reader Touch Edition™ with optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™ or SD media ¹⁰.

Thoughtful design

Designed for ease of use, the Reader Touch Edition™ provides intuitive navigation and button placement.

Product Specifications

Memory

Memory Size : 512 MB User available capacity: Approx. 300MB Dual Memory Card Expansion Slots for Memory Stick Duo™ and SD Card up to 16GB.

System Requirements

General : OS: - Microsoft® Windows Vista® (32-bit or 64-bit) home Basic/ Home Premium/ Business/ Ultimate with Service Pack 1 or later. Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit only) Home Edition/ Professional/ Media Center Edition 2004 & 2005 with Service Pack 2 or later. - Mac OS X version 10.6 or later, 10.4.11 or later, Mac OS X version 10.5.6 or later. CPU: - 800 MHz Celeron class processor or better for Windows. - Intel, Power PC G3, G4, or G5 processor for Mac RAM: -128 MB or more (minimum 512 MB for Windows Vista) Free space on hard disc: - 20 MB or more, but depending on the content amount, more space may be required. Monitor: High Color or more, 1024 x 768 pixels or more (True Color, 1280 x 1024 pixels or more recommended) Other devices: USB port (High-Speed USB Compatible) Internet connection (broadband recommended, some fees may apply) is also required on your computer.

Display

Gray Scale : 8-levels gray scale
Resolution : 800 x 600 pixels
Screen Size : Vizplex™ 6 inches

Operating Conditions

Operating Temperature : 41 to 95 °F

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.) : 6.9 x 4.8 x .4 inches (LxWxD)
Weight (Approx.) : 10.1 oz

Media Formats Supported

DRM Text : ePub (Adobe DRM protected), PDF (Adobe DRM protected), BBeB Book (PRS DRM protected)⁴
Image : JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP
Unsecured Audio : Unsecured Adudio: MP3 (Non encrypted), AAC (Non encrypted)⁸
Unsecured Text : ePub, BBeB Book, PDF⁵, TXT, RTF, Micrsoft® Word, (Conversion to the Reader requires Word installed on your PC)

Power

AC Power : DC 5.2 V
Battery Life (Approx) : 7,500 (BBeB Book) Continuous page turns; 6,800 (ePub) Continuous page turns
Battery Type : Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery: DC 3.7 V

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REFURBISHED - 4GB SDHC Memory Card

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eBook Gift Card $25

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PRS-600BC 3.2 5 50 50

Sony listened & we reap the benefits!! Back in the spring I decided I wanted an ereader.After MUCH searching and reading reviews I decided on the Sony.So I went to Borders to actually use it.I tried both the non touch screen and the (old) touch screen.I really wanted the touch screen one because of the text sizing but it was not as clear as the non touch version.SO I decided to wait and see if Sony would fix the problem and they certainly did! The text is very crisp.Much more so than the older touch screen version.I have had mine for four days and I told my husband today that I think I have formed an unhealthy bond with my ereader because I was missing it while we were out(LOL). All the extras are great too.I especially enjoy the bookmarking and built in dictionary.If you don't know what a word means you tap it and the definition pops up! The music quality is way better than I expected.I downloaded the sounds of the ocean to listen to while I read and my husband watches golf.I love the touch screen apect of because it really comes in handy while Im riding my recumbant bike and my ereader is in the holder.It makes it much easier to read while working out!All in all I am thrilled that Sony has not only tweaked their ereader and made it better but they also lowered the prices on them too! Good job listening to your customers SONY!!! September 6, 2009

Wish I didn't see it No more Sony products ever :( April 18, 2011

Decent Device, Horrible Software Nothing good about this device can overcome my disgust with the software. I'm afraid to hook it up to my computer because it will either hang indefinitely or delete my purchased books from the reader. The only way I can get this to work semi-reliably is to put epub books from other sources on an SD card and remove the card whenever I connect to the computer while allowing only purchased books to sync up via the menus. Stay away if you are not computer savvy! February 24, 2011

Older PRS-600 still a champ I recently acquired a PRS-600. It is a very nice reader in good light. The cover/light combo needs a much brighter LED to be really useful for reading in the dark. I prefer to use a headlamp for more light. The software/reader library is not user friendly. I found it much easier to drag files to an SD Card in a card reader and then insert it. If you put too many books on a large capacity SD card it takes forever to boot up. However, I really like the reader concept, and have no need for WiFi, so this PRS-600 is great for me. The touch screen works well, and the visual quality of the text is great. It could use a wee bit more contrast, as compared to my husband's PRS-505 though. The screen reproduces b/w images well, and even does a fair job of converting color images to b/w. I also like the fact that Sony supports a variety of media formats, not just a proprietary one. I'm happy I bought it and if I decide to upgrade ever, I will look for a new Sony first. February 1, 2011

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1. Measured by reading 75 minutes each day for two weeks followed by standby mode. Actual battery life may vary upon usage patterns, product settings, battery, and environmental conditions.

2. Requires Internet connection (broadband recommended) and compatible PC or Mac. Must be US or Canadian resident, age 13 years and older. Account registration required. Content availability may vary based on location.

3. Based on average un-illustrated eBook file size of 1.1 megabytes. Actual file sizes vary by digital book title.

4. 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.

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

6. 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.

7. Measured at the narrowest point.

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

9. PC Operating System requirements: Microsoft® Windows Vista® (32-bit or 64-bit) or Microsoft® Windows® XP (32-bit only), Internet Connection (broadband suggested), USB Port (for Reader connection). Mac Operating System requirements: Apple® Macintosh® computers w/ Intel® processors, PowerPC G3, G4 or G5 processors, with Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.11 or later, or Mac OS X Leopard 10.6 or later and 10.5.6 or later; Internet connection required (broadband recommended); USB port required (for Reader connection).

Some memory cards may not work with the Reader. Please refer to the user’s guide. Memory cards are sold separately.

Requires valid library card. Content availability may vary.

© 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, BBeB, Memory Stick PRO Duo and Reader Touch Edition and the Sony and Reader logos are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows Vista, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.. Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate and may vary.