Comments on: Sony Pocket Edition Reader Review

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By: Sony PRS-600 Touch Reader at $100 Savings — The Gadgeteer

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By: BBusyB

BBusyB — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:10:04 +0000

I looked at the Sony pocket Edition when I was looking for a smaller reader (I had a Bookeen Cybook Gen3 at that point ) and decide against it due to the compromises such as limited format support and no SD card..

I instead went with the Astak EZreader Pocket Pro (http://www.theezreader.com/) , which is similer in size to the Sony but supports more formats, Has a SD card and User replaceable battery. Best of all its also priced at $199 so you get a lot more for the same money.

Astak also includes a Case with the reader which you’ll need to buy for the Sony, meaning you spend another $20-30.

While the User interface on the Sony is more polished, I’ve found that the Pocket pro is pretty easy to use and meet all my needs

While I used to Own a Sony PRS-500 and still like the look and feel of its successors, I currently find that with my library spread over in multiple formats it make more sense to get a reader which supports them all so that I don’t have to worry about which file will work on which device.

By: Bron

Bron — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:49:56 +0000

Get Calibre (google it) an alternative library software that enhances this reader a great deal. It can convert formats and do a lot of other things and is much better than the Sony software. It was developed for Sony e-readers but now supports many kinds. Read the FAQ on the Calibre site. It’s FREE software, but you should make a donation as it darn good stuff.

It will allow you to use other formats with your Sony, better manage your library and it does not freeze up.

By: Hai Vu

Hai Vu — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:07:34 +0000

I also own the Sony eBook Reader Pocket Edition (what a mouthful). I like the compact form factor and like Janet, I don’t care for MP3 player or other gimmicks. I do wish that the reader comes with a dictionary which is super handy since English is not my native language.

What I don’t like about the reader is not the reader itself, but the software: it often hangs when I sync, and keeps forgeting the window size I set.

By: Janet Cloninger

Janet Cloninger — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:05:30 +0000

I bought the Sony Pocket reader for my neice, and I’ve already given it to her so I can’t check this now. However, I had ePubs and PDF files both on the Pocket reader and had no problems. I have heard that some people experienced problems when they had both ePub and PDF files they had checked from from a public library at the same time. The MobileRead wiki file has information about the problem with the lending-library files. http://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Sony_Reader_Troubleshooting_Guide

Sony online help also says the PDF and ePub problem exists with lending-library books. http://ebooks.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/190/session/L3NpZC9ITDN3ZnJXag%3D%3D/sno/0

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:42:22 +0000

I am quite pleased with the Pocket reader with two notable exceptions. The Sony store is linked to Borders which I thought would be the equal of Amazon or B&N. In reality, it is not, and offers a much more limited selection of eBooks for purchase. Also, not noted in your review is the fact that you can’t have ePub and PDF books on the reader at the same time. In order to switch formats, you must offload to the library. A major pain.

By: John Connolly

John Connolly — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:26:33 +0000

The red edition screams “Etch-A-Sketch!”

By: Janet Cloninger

Janet Cloninger — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:11:40 +0000

@Andrew The font on the Sony Pocket reader seems to be the same size as the small/med/large fonts used by the Sony 600 Touch reader. You just need to do a few more page turns. My eyes are no longer in their 20s and I had no trouble reading with the smaller screen.

By: Andrew Baker

Andrew Baker — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:49:58 +0000

I’m liking my nook, but find the screen, slightly too small, I’d really be worried about going even smaller. 5″ Wow, but then again, I’m no longer in my 20′s and my eyes are not as good. 10 years ago this might have been ideal.

By: Jerry Danzig

Jerry Danzig — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:36:33 +0000

Folks looking for a fine, even less expensive ebook solution might want to check out the Ectaco Jetbook Lite. It uses a very readable and responsive lcd screen instead of e-ink, supports a variety of formats including Barnes & Noble DRM and mobipocket, takes rechargeable or regular AA batteries — and costs just $150.

By: Sandee Cohen

Sandee Cohen — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:33:06 +0000

This is a great review as it told me something I didn’t know, specifically that the more advanced models do play mp3 files.

As someone who also avidly listens to audio books, I will have to make sure that I can listen to those on a Sony Reader. Or check out if I can on the Kindle.

This makes the product much more useful.