Sony Daily Reader PRS900
Sony Reader Daily Edition PRS900 - $399.00 US
What is the Sony Daily Reader?
Download Books Wirelessly -
Experience the freedom to wirelessly browse, purchase and download books from The eBook Store from Sony with free 3G wireless access. Measuring just 0.6" thin and weighing only 12.75 ounces, the Reader Daily Edition™ also features a 7" paper-like display and touch screen navigation.
Carry hundreds of books at a time and enjoy your content in either portrait or landscape viewing modes. Plus, the Reader supports multiple formats including ePub and PDF while giving you access to over one million free public domain titles from Google Books.
Touch Screen Display -
Designed to mimic the paperback experience, you can read in either portrait or landscape orientation. Use the intuitive touch screen navigation to turn pages, bookmark your spot, adjust the font, and search for titles with the swipe of a finger. With E Ink® Vizplex™ screen technology, you'll experience a high contrast, paper-like display.
Multiple Formats -
Providing more than just a superior reading experience, the Reader Daily Edition, supports Adobe® PDF, Microsoft® Word, BBeB® and other text file formats, as well as EPUB/ACS4 and connection with Adobe Digital Editions. In addition to being PC and Mac® compatible, you can play back unsecured MP3 and AAC audio files.
Long Battery Life -
While most portable electronics lose power after only a few hours, the Reader Daily Edition can last up to two and half weeks on a single charge with wireless turned off. You'll also get up to seven days of reading when wireless is turned on.
More Features -
Use the included stylus to take freehand notes and highlight sections of text you want to revisit later, or bring up the virtual keyboard to enter quick notes or search eBooks. You can also look up words in The New Oxford American Dictionary, Second Edition, or export your notes to a computer using the eBook Library software.
Download Books Wirelessly -
Experience the freedom to wirelessly browse, purchase and download books from The eBook Store from Sony with free 3G wireless access. Measuring just 0.6" thin and weighing only 12.75 ounces, the Reader Daily Edition™ also features a 7" paper-like display and touch screen navigation.
Carry hundreds of books at a time and enjoy your content in either portrait or landscape viewing modes. Plus, the Reader supports multiple formats including ePub and PDF while giving you access to over one million free public domain titles from Google Books.
Touch Screen Display -
Designed to mimic the paperback experience, you can read in either portrait or landscape orientation. Use the intuitive touch screen navigation to turn pages, bookmark your spot, adjust the font, and search for titles with the swipe of a finger. With E Ink® Vizplex™ screen technology, you'll experience a high contrast, paper-like display.
Multiple Formats -
Providing more than just a superior reading experience, the Reader Daily Edition, supports Adobe® PDF, Microsoft® Word, BBeB® and other text file formats, as well as EPUB/ACS4 and connection with Adobe Digital Editions. In addition to being PC and Mac® compatible, you can play back unsecured MP3 and AAC audio files.
Long Battery Life -
While most portable electronics lose power after only a few hours, the Reader Daily Edition can last up to two and half weeks on a single charge with wireless turned off. You'll also get up to seven days of reading when wireless is turned on.
More Features -
Use the included stylus to take freehand notes and highlight sections of text you want to revisit later, or bring up the virtual keyboard to enter quick notes or search eBooks. You can also look up words in The New Oxford American Dictionary, Second Edition, or export your notes to a computer using the eBook Library software.
The Facts as answered by Sony
Free 3G wireless access
With the Reader Daily Edition™ digital book, you can wirelessly browse, purchase and download content on the go or while lying in bed. The free 3G mobile broadband network gives you access to the Reader Store from within most of the U.S.
Elegant 7” display with touch screen
The Reader Daily Edition™ digital book features a 7” display with simple, easy-to-use touch screen navigation. Enjoy intuitive navigation and comfortable layout of content, including periodicals.
Access books and newspapers wirelessly on the go.
Not sure which books to bring on your trip? With the Reader Daily Edition™ digital book, you will never have to make that choice again. Approximately 1.6GB of onboard memory lets you carry hundreds of your favorite books at a time and with dual memory expansion card slots, your reading library is virtually limitless. Side-load even more content via USB input.
Portrait or landscape viewing
Read comfortably in either portrait or landscape orientation, making the experience very similar to that of a printed paperback book. In landscape mode the Reader Daily Edition allows for comfortable 2-page layout of content.
Six adjustable font sizes to customize your reading
The Reader Daily Edition™ device offers you the ability to resize text. Choose from six adjustable font sizes to improve readability.
Thin, light, highly portable design
Whether you’re venturing across town or across the country, the Reader Daily Edition™ digital book makes an ideal travelling companion. Measuring just 0.6” thin. and weighing only 12.75 ounces, the Reader Daily Edition is thinner and more lightweight than almost any book, and even many magazines.
With the Reader Daily Edition™ digital book, you can wirelessly browse, purchase and download content on the go or while lying in bed. The free 3G mobile broadband network gives you access to the Reader Store from within most of the U.S.
Elegant 7” display with touch screen
The Reader Daily Edition™ digital book features a 7” display with simple, easy-to-use touch screen navigation. Enjoy intuitive navigation and comfortable layout of content, including periodicals.
Access books and newspapers wirelessly on the go.
Not sure which books to bring on your trip? With the Reader Daily Edition™ digital book, you will never have to make that choice again. Approximately 1.6GB of onboard memory lets you carry hundreds of your favorite books at a time and with dual memory expansion card slots, your reading library is virtually limitless. Side-load even more content via USB input.
Portrait or landscape viewing
Read comfortably in either portrait or landscape orientation, making the experience very similar to that of a printed paperback book. In landscape mode the Reader Daily Edition allows for comfortable 2-page layout of content.
Six adjustable font sizes to customize your reading
The Reader Daily Edition™ device offers you the ability to resize text. Choose from six adjustable font sizes to improve readability.
Thin, light, highly portable design
Whether you’re venturing across town or across the country, the Reader Daily Edition™ digital book makes an ideal travelling companion. Measuring just 0.6” thin. and weighing only 12.75 ounces, the Reader Daily Edition is thinner and more lightweight than almost any book, and even many magazines.
More Features
Paper-like display for easy reading
The Reader Daily Edition™ device 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. The screen offers a high contrast ratio with 16 levels of grayscale, ensuring that text and images are crisp and easy to read.
Read in multiple formats
The Reader Daily Edition™ supports Adobe® PDF , Microsoft® Word, BBeB® Book and other text file formats, as well as EPUB/ACS4 and connection with Adobe Digital Editions . You can even play back unsecured MP3 and AAC audio files (headphones required and sold separately).
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.
Quick page turns and high contrast ratio
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.
More content in more places
Book lovers will have free wireless access to the Reader Store By supporting both industry standard formats, ePub and PDF, you can also 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. Content outside the Reader Store and Google Books content will not be available for wireless download, but can be managed through your compatible Mac or PC.
Compatible with PC and Mac Reader
Library software makes it easy to download eBooks, manage your collection, and transfer titles to your Reader Daily Edition™ device. Reader Library software works with both PC and Mac.
Built-in Dictionary
A handy search function lets you look up words in The New Oxford American Dictionary, Second Edition.
Leather cover and AC charger
The Reader Daily Edition™ is available in black and comes with a built-in leather cover to protect against scratches, dings and dust. With the accompanying AC charger, you can charge your Reader digital book as you read or while it's not in use
The Reader Daily Edition™ device 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. The screen offers a high contrast ratio with 16 levels of grayscale, ensuring that text and images are crisp and easy to read.
Read in multiple formats
The Reader Daily Edition™ supports Adobe® PDF , Microsoft® Word, BBeB® Book and other text file formats, as well as EPUB/ACS4 and connection with Adobe Digital Editions . You can even play back unsecured MP3 and AAC audio files (headphones required and sold separately).
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.
Quick page turns and high contrast ratio
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.
More content in more places
Book lovers will have free wireless access to the Reader Store By supporting both industry standard formats, ePub and PDF, you can also 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. Content outside the Reader Store and Google Books content will not be available for wireless download, but can be managed through your compatible Mac or PC.
Compatible with PC and Mac Reader
Library software makes it easy to download eBooks, manage your collection, and transfer titles to your Reader Daily Edition™ device. Reader Library software works with both PC and Mac.
Built-in Dictionary
A handy search function lets you look up words in The New Oxford American Dictionary, Second Edition.
Leather cover and AC charger
The Reader Daily Edition™ is available in black and comes with a built-in leather cover to protect against scratches, dings and dust. With the accompanying AC charger, you can charge your Reader digital book as you read or while it's not in use
Technical Specifications
Power
- AC Power : DC 5.2 V
- Battery Life (Approx) : 12,000 (ePub) Continuous page turns
- Battery Type : Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery: DC 3.7 V
- Gray Scale : 16 level gray scale
- Resolution : 600 x 1024 pixels
- Screen Size : Vizplex™ 7.1 inches
- Dimensions (Approx.) : 5 x 8-1/8 x 19/32 inches (WxHxD) without cover 5 x 8-1/8 x 23/32 inches (WxHxD) with cover
- Weight (Approx.) : 12.75 oz
- DRM Text : ePub (Adobe DRM protected), PDF (Adobe DRM protected), BBeB Book (PRS DRM protected)
- Image : JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP
- Unsecured Audio : Unsecured Adudio: MP3 (Non encrypted), AAC (Non encrypted)
- Unsecured Text : ePub, BBeB Book, PDF, TXT, RTF, Micrsoft® Word, (Conversion to the Reader requires Word installed on your PC)
- Memory Size : User available capacity: Up to 1.6 GB Dual Memory Card Expansion Slots for Memory Stick Duo™ and SD Card up to 32 GB.
- General : OS: - Microsoft® Windows 7 Home Basic/ Home Premium/ Professional/ Ultimate. 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, 10.5.6 or later, 10.4.11 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.
- Operating Temperature : 41 to 95 °F
- Wi-Fi : Supports HSPA, UMTS, Edge, and GPRS data services with two bands (850 and 1900 MHz)