![background image](http://html.mh-extra.com/html/sony/prs-500/prs-500_specifications_405046001.webp)
PRS-500
Portable Reader System
Key Features
Display print quality of Approximately 170 Pixels Per Inch
6 Inch display using “ Electronic Paper” makes it as easy on the
eyes as other printed media
1
Compact and light weight-weighing Approximately 9 oz
without the Soft Cover
6
Integrated Connect™ eBook online store has over 10,000 titles to
choose from ranging all genres and subjects. From classics to
best sellers, buy your favorite books.
3
Internal Memory capable of storing up to 80 books
4
Memory Slot for optional Memory Stick® media and SD™
Memory Cards- allows for storage of even more books
Up to 7500 Continuous page turns with a single full battery
charge
2
Desktop Application makes downloading books, managing
content, and importing content very easy
Key Technologies
Impressive, paper-like display
The Sony® Reader provides a new way to experience reading. It boasts an
impressive 6 inch display , utilizing breakthrough E Ink® technology that’s almost paper-like. In addition, the text
can be magnified for sight-impaired readers. Daylight readable, high contrast, high resolution, near 180º viewing
angle
1
Ultra portable
The Sony® Reader offers a unique, on-the-go reading experience. With a very compact and
lightweight design, you can take it almost anywhere. More compact than many paperbacks, it weighs 9 ounces
(without cover) and is ½ ” thin . You can easily hold it in one hand while sipping coffee with the other. And with its
rechargeable battery, you can turn up to 7,500 continuous pages on a single charge. Reduce multiple, large
hardcover books into a compact package for people on-the-go.
6
8
2
Content Storage Capability
The Sony® Reader offers a unique, on-the-go reading experience. With a very
compact and light design you can take it almost anywhere. And with 64MB of internal memory , and a slot for
optional removable memory cards you can take many titles, user-selected Web content, or other supported
documents for reading on the go. Will hold up to 80 electronic books in internal memory and hundreds more with
Memory Stick® media or SD memory card (sold separately).
9
4
Multiple eBook titles available
The Sony® Reader will allow you to search, browse and discover thousands of
popular electronic book titles from the CONNECT™ eBook online store. You can then purchase and download these
titles to your PC and easily transfer to your Sony® Reader .
3
More Than eBooks
The Sony Reader isn’t just about reading electronic books. Using the included CONNECT™
Reader PC Software, you can easily transfer Adobe® PDF documents, BBeB Book, and other text file formats to the
Reader . Also, search, browse and download user-selected RSS Web content from the CONNECT™ Store to the PC and
easily transfer to the Sony® Reader . Take along Web newsfeeds, blogs and more to read .
5
3
5
Exceptional Battery life
The Sony® Reader is extremely energy efficient. Its rechargeable internal battery can
power you through up to 7,500 continues page turns , so you are ready for the long haul. The battery can be
recharged in as little as 4 hours with the included AC adapter and even can recharge from your PCs USB port if you
choose.
2