The new zoom lock feature holds the selected zoom level even when you turn a page. Well done, Sony. You can switch dictionaries by visiting settings. You can create highlights, written notes and typed notes using your finger or the included stylus that lives in a silo in the Sony's upper right corner. Notes sync to the Sony desktop software, and are of minimal use there. You can use the on-screen keyboard to search for words and phrases or enter a page number.
We demo the touch interface, note-taking, PDF handling and more:. There's a lot to like about the Sony Reader Touch Edition; it has a responsive and high contrast Pearl E-Ink display, is easier and more intuitive to use than the Kindle and Nook thanks to the very good touch UI and it has a classy, compact design. This is the easiest 6" E-Ink reader to stow in a pocket or bag and it's quite light, yet the casing is mostly metal.
The price is a bit higher than the 6" E-Ink Kindle and Nook, though not so much to cause us concern. However, the lack of wireless detracts, at least in the US market, where would-be buyers are tempted by the Kindle and Nook's easy on-device buying experience and automatic periodical delivery. If you don't mind using your computer to get content on the Sony Reader, it's worth a look thanks to the top-notch touch experience, Pearl E-Ink display, excellent build quality and the relatively open ePUB standard it supports.
Web Site: www. Touch screen that works with finger and stylus, 6 font sizes, PDF zooming and note-taking features. Storage: 2 gigs with 1. Battery: mAh Lithium Ion battery not user accessible. Battery life: up to 2 weeks.
Dimensions: 6. Weight: 7. Must load books via USB or memory card since the reader lacks wireless. Deals and Shopping: Advertisement. We demo the touch interface, note-taking, PDF handling and more: Conclusion There's a lot to like about the Sony Reader Touch Edition; it has a responsive and high contrast Pearl E-Ink display, is easier and more intuitive to use than the Kindle and Nook thanks to the very good touch UI and it has a classy, compact design. Whip out the stylus from the right edge of the device, double tap on a word and its dictionary entry will pop up at the bottom of the screen.
The full Oxford Dictionary of English is built into the reader, along with 11 others including translation dictionaries between English, German, Spanish, Italian and Netherlands. This functionality is brilliant, especially if your reading tastes extend beyond Dan Brown and J. Some customisation of how the text looks is available too. Contrast and Brightness controls are available, but without a backlight to control you can effectively only make the text less black, or the background greyer. Most will be happiest with the default setting.
We were. Until E-ink technology loses its laggy refresh rates, or a replacement tech starts being used, browsing through an ebook library is never going to be fun with a dedicated ereader. Underneath this are links to your books library, collections, notes, periodicals and tabs for applications and settings. Skipping into the books library — another very important piece of the UI puzzle — you can order your books in a handful of ways, and choose to see book covers or just the basic info.
The slow screen response of E-ink stops the prettier graphical style from being practical though. Switch to the more economical list option and the PRS fares much better. With ebook readers like this, the less time you have to spend within the interface, the better. In the spirit of convergence that devices like smartphones have forcibly encouraged on other kinds of tech, the Sony PRS offers a few secondary functions.
The ability to scrawl notes on your books is great, but the additional free-form doodling app is there for a bit of fun. Another support act feature of the PRS is its music-playing abilities.
The size and slow navigation of the device make it a poor replacement for a dedicated MP3 player though — even budget phones are more capable in this area. Playing music will also quickly eat into the claimed 2-week battery life — actual battery performance in real-world conditions is completely dependent on use number of page turns , especially as there are no 3G or Wi-Fi connectivity options here to suck up juice.
The PRS is a king among ereaders, but it also comes with a royal price tag. This means you can enhance your memory to more then 32 Gigabytes. This device does not have WIFI or 3G so you will have to download your content first to your computer and then to your e-reader. You interact with your device via the stylus provided and can leave your e-reader on for up to 2 weeks without a battery recharge. We found from checking the unit out, that is very responsive not using the stylus and using your fingers to open up menus and options.
With the ability to read tons of ebooks, you are not relegated to just doing business with the Sony Store. You can make purchases from any company that distributes their ebooks in ePub format, which is really the industry standard. You can buy easily from Barnes and Noble , Kobo , Borders. You can also deal with independent companies such as Smashwords and iPulpfiction. You also have the ability to get ebooks with your local library which is a solid way to get free content.
The allows you to listen to audio books and music. Both models have the ability to take notes, via the stylus or with the virtual Keyboard.
Both models also have the exact same page turning speed and high degree of contrast. When you are reading an ebook, you can hit the Magnifying Glass option and have the ability to zoom into any display.
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