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BrandSony
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15.2 centimetres
Item Width10.2 centimetres
Screen Size5 inches
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E- Reader Pocket Edition (Digital Reader)
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
I bought this in June 2010 after several months research and wanting to find an eBook I could carry around with me. I also bought the hard cover with light so as to protect the screen.
I love the eBook itself, the functionality is great and I love reading it - even outdoors in bright sunlight the screen has no glare. However...
...it's now the end of August 2010 and the screen has developed a fault where cross-cross lines have appeared all over it. I've been advised that the manufacturer's warranty will not apply as the lines are consistent with damage - ie, a drop or something sharp pressing against the screen. Sony have estimated the cost to repair at just over £100 (on an item that originally cost £149 new).
I've been carrying the eBook around in my handbag and know it has not been dropped. I also have no knowledge of anything sharp pressing against the screen - particularly as the case should have prevented this. If I'd known the eBook was so delicate I would probably have left it at home apart from holidays - it's unusable after just 2 months usage.
I'm lucky in that my credit card provider gives me 90 days purchase protection including accidental damage, so I'm currently pressing ahead with an insurance claim through my provider so I can get the eBook repaired - but I just wanted to warn others that carrying your eBook around, even in a case, is not really advisable and you should probably stick to reading it at home (which kind of defeats the point of having a portable device that hold lots of books...)
I woon't be recommending this particular model to friends any more.
I love the eBook itself, the functionality is great and I love reading it - even outdoors in bright sunlight the screen has no glare. However...
...it's now the end of August 2010 and the screen has developed a fault where cross-cross lines have appeared all over it. I've been advised that the manufacturer's warranty will not apply as the lines are consistent with damage - ie, a drop or something sharp pressing against the screen. Sony have estimated the cost to repair at just over £100 (on an item that originally cost £149 new).
I've been carrying the eBook around in my handbag and know it has not been dropped. I also have no knowledge of anything sharp pressing against the screen - particularly as the case should have prevented this. If I'd known the eBook was so delicate I would probably have left it at home apart from holidays - it's unusable after just 2 months usage.
I'm lucky in that my credit card provider gives me 90 days purchase protection including accidental damage, so I'm currently pressing ahead with an insurance claim through my provider so I can get the eBook repaired - but I just wanted to warn others that carrying your eBook around, even in a case, is not really advisable and you should probably stick to reading it at home (which kind of defeats the point of having a portable device that hold lots of books...)
I woon't be recommending this particular model to friends any more.
25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
This was bought for my wife for christmas and she hasnt put it down yet. Really pleased, easy to use and a great price.
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
I REALLY, REALLY wanted one of these, but as I have been unemployed for over a year, thought it prudent to wait until after Xmas, when they would be reduced!
My beloved, however, fed up of my whimpering when passing them in a shop bought it for me, and I LOVE IT... possibly, even more than him!
I have over 650 books on - James Patterson, Stephen King.... all sorts, but I did compress them all as I got them, and I still have room for more!
You can read a number of books at one time, it keeps note of where you have got to for your return, the print is fantastic, in sunlight and lamp light (dependant on the quality of the ebook you download, but 99% of mine are good quality)
The only down side at the moment is the problems locating and then the consequent cost of any new books (about the price of a hardback), but, there are lots of freebies out there, and old books out of copyright date, so I'm happy to wait a bit for prices on new stuff to drop.
I take it EVERYWHERE, the battery life is so splendid (6 hours reading a day on a week hol, and only recharged once)
Did I mention I loved it?!?!?
His money, well spent!
My beloved, however, fed up of my whimpering when passing them in a shop bought it for me, and I LOVE IT... possibly, even more than him!
I have over 650 books on - James Patterson, Stephen King.... all sorts, but I did compress them all as I got them, and I still have room for more!
You can read a number of books at one time, it keeps note of where you have got to for your return, the print is fantastic, in sunlight and lamp light (dependant on the quality of the ebook you download, but 99% of mine are good quality)
The only down side at the moment is the problems locating and then the consequent cost of any new books (about the price of a hardback), but, there are lots of freebies out there, and old books out of copyright date, so I'm happy to wait a bit for prices on new stuff to drop.
I take it EVERYWHERE, the battery life is so splendid (6 hours reading a day on a week hol, and only recharged once)
Did I mention I loved it?!?!?
His money, well spent!
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Published 4 months ago by Dorothy
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Wanted one of these for a while now so when I saw this one here on amazon I was frilled. I've filled it up already and have enjoyed being able to take it every where with me.
Published 13 months ago by Debbie
Love it
I love the Sony Reader. It is small enough to slip into my handbag, to take on a plane or train, or read in a queue, so I'm not lugging round heavy books now. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Book-maniac
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Looks great, light weight, Downloads a bit difficult at first but have got the hang of it within a log day trying, need more sites for free books, Delivery took almost a month but... Read more
Published 20 months ago by susan
Great product
I find this a convenient size to carry around comfortably. The screen is a good size and offers a choice for the size text you require. The charged battery lasts for many hours. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mrs Lynn Rawlings
ok if you don't want many books!
Bought this after alot of debating, however, it is not as good as you'd expect. I saw it held 'up to 350 books' and realised this depends on the file size etc but guessed even if I... Read more
Published on 4 May 2010 by severed head
RED?
The only thing I have to complain about this product is that it isn't really red but PINK!
Otherwise it do what it says in the box
Otherwise it do what it says in the box
Published on 22 Jan 2010 by R. Carrondo
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