Sony - Reader Touch Edition Digital Reader - Red

Name: Sony - Reader Touch Edition Digital Reader - Red
Brand: Sony
SKU: 1315228
Rating: 4.7 (3 reviews)

Model: PRS650RC

SKU: 1315228

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Other
- Total Built-In Memory: 2GB total; 1.4GB user available
- Expandable Memory: Memory Stick Duo and Secure Digital cards
- Screen Size (Measured Diagonally): 6"
- Connection Port: USB
- Supports MP3: Yes
- Display Type: E-Ink Pearl
- Keyboard Entry: Yes, on display
- Stylus Entry: Yes, stylus included
- Adjustable Font Size: Yes
- Battery Type: Rechargeable
- System Requirements: PC: 800MHz Intel® Celeron® processor; Windows XP, Vista or 7; 512MB RAM; 100MB free hard drive space; Mac: Intel®, Power PC G3, G4 or G5 Processor; OS X 10.4.11 or later; 128MB RAM; 60MB hard drive space; monitor; USB port; pointing device
- Freehand note-taking: Yes
- Connectivity: Not Available
- Dictionary: 2 English 10 translation dictionaries
- UPC: 027242805163

Learn more about Reader Touch Edition Digital Reader. (Flash demo)

This digital reader features a 6" touch-screen display that lets you turn pages with the swipe of a finger. E-Ink Pearl technology provides easy readability, even in direct sunlight, and 6 adjustable text sizes let you customize your reading experience.

6" antiglare touch-screen display: With 800 x 600 resolution and 6 adjustable font sizes. Intuitive navigation allows you to turn pages with a simple finger movement. E-Ink Pearl screen technology offers a paper-like display for easy reading.
Included stylus and virtual keyboard: Let you add notation to text, enter quick notes or search your books. Export notes to your computer using the Reader Library software.
2GB internal memory (1.4GB user available): Provides space for storing up to 1,200 eBooks.
Built-in memory expansion slot: Supports Memory Stick Duo and Secure Digital cards with up to 32GB capacities.
Supported file formats: Include ePub, PDF, BBeB Book, text, RTF, JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, MP3, AAC and Microsoft Word.
Built-in dictionaries and translators: Include 2 English language dictionaries and 10 translation dictionaries.
High-speed USB 2.0 port: For fast data transfer.
Reader online store: Lets you access new releases, choose from more than 1 million free public domain titles from Google Books or borrow eBooks from public libraries (requires Internet connection; additional fees may apply).
Weighs 7.6 oz. and measures just 0.4" thin: For easy portability.
Up to 2 full weeks of reading: On a single battery charge.

Whats Included

Sony Reader Touch Edition Digital Reader
Stylus
Reader Library software
Owner's manual

Q: When will it be available again?

A: If you have any questions on availability it's best to contact Best Buy directly - on the foot of the page under "Order Support" click on "Customer Service"

Q: Backlit

A: As the Sony Reader Touch Edition does not have an internal light we would recommend getting the Reader cover with light accessory, model PRSA-CL65B for black and PRSA-CL65R for red.

Q: Does Sony 650 reader come with a battery charger?

A: The Sony Reader Touch Edition is charged using the supplied USB Cable connected to your computer. You can also separately purchase an AC Adapter (PRSA-AC1) or Car Adapter (PRSA-CC1) to charge the Reader.

Q: Can this model make highlights/notes on PDFs files?

A: Yes, you can 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. You can even export your notes to your computer using the Reader Library software.

Q: Bookmark feature

A: Yes, The PRS-650 Reader Touch Edition™ as well as all Sony Readers have the ability to Bookmark pages and easily return to them from the menu.

Customers are saying

Customers find value in the product's memory, particularly the option for memory cards. Users appreciate the ability to store a large number of books and the flexibility to expand storage with external slots.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
One Of The Better E-Ink Readers
I love this product because it handles PDF's and reflows them so that you can adjust the size of the font. It's got a e-ink Pearl touchscreen so that it reads exactly like a regular paper book but it's a lot thinner and lighter than your standard hardcover so your arm doesn't get fatigued when reading. It has audio features (it can play mp3's and AAC format) but no external speakers so you'll need headphones which aren't included and as far as I can tell it doesn't save the spot where you last played back an audio track. It has expandable memory if you want to hold more than 2,000 books (does anyone really have time for all that reading), two english dictionaries and several translator dictionaries and the ability to take handwritten notes as well as typed notes in the books. The big thing that everyone will mention is the lack of wi-fi. Some people can live without it and some can't but for the price you pay for this reader it would have been nice to have the option especially since they're coming out with a mobile app so syncing between two devices would have been really nice but as it is, it's not possible with this model. The build quality is excellent and doesn't have any cheap plasticky parts which is probably why it's so expensive. One thing they could have done is provide a cover (they're sold separately and like the e-reader itself they are nicely made). If you're a reader and are looking to purchase a first e-reader (or a second or third!) you can't go wrong with purchasing this model. Just make sure to get one when they're on sale because the MSRP is almost prohibitively expensive
Posted 14 years ago by MervJ
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
The thing I like about it the most is the touch screen. I've heard compaints about carple tunnel from some of the other readers on the market. Sony did it right with the simple finger swipe, since I am a serious bookworm. I love that I can hold not only thousands of books on the internal memory, but that I have the ability to expand it with the external slots... a lot of the other readers don't have that option. Yes the lack of wifi could be seen as a downside, but is it really that much of an issue to plug it into a computer? It syncs faster than an iPhone. The only downside I have is that night-reading is a bit of an issue without a light. I was hoping that it could be backlit for easy reading in the dark, but thats really the only downside I see to it. All in all, I love it. It's thinner than an iphone, and after hours upon hours of reading, the battery is still at full. I am of the habit of turning it off completely between reading sessions... so I will probably only have to charge it once a month.
Posted 14 years ago by CareBear3
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Took my time and found the perfect ereader for me.
Metal frame adds to the overall toughness. The ability to have memory cards is great. Resizes PDF files is a big +++. Loads pretty quick and have not found a file it would not read. I love my reader and give it a A+.
Posted 14 years ago by puppies3