Sony PRS-350
Product Details
Sony PRS-350 Silver Pocket Edition Digital Reader - PRS350SC 
Take your favorite books to go with the Reader Pocket Edition™ by Sony. Its smart, lightweight design makes it perfect for on-the-go reading. Choose more content from more places like the online Reader™ Store, where you can access new releases or choose from over one million free public domain titles from Google Books2 or find links to borrow eBooks from public libraries.
Key Features:
- Choose more books from more places
- Carry up to 1,200 of your favorite books (Approx. 2 GB depending on size of pre-loaded excerpts, available memory capacity may vary) at a time
- Smart, lightweight design with full 5” clear touch screen
- Paper-like display for easy, natural reading
- Thin, light, highly portable design
- Text and handwritten note taking features
- Two full weeks of reading on a single battery charge
- Embedded multilingual dictionaries (2 English language and 10 translation dictionaries)
- 6 adjustable font sizes to customize your reading experience
- High-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) data and power connection
- Read in multiple formats, including ePub and PDF
- Intuitive Reader Library software for PC and Mac
- Quick page turns and high contrast ratio
- Thoughtful navigation and button placement
- Available in silver and pink
Features:
- Choose more books from more places You can choose more books from more places. At ReaderTM Store, you can download new releases, best sellers, and newspapers.2 You can even access over one million free public domain titles from Google Books or find links to borrow eBooks from your local library8. And since the Reader is open format, supporting both industry standard formats ePub and PDF, you can access even more books from other online bookstores or get content from other online sources.
- Carry up to 1,200 of your favorite books at a time Not sure which books to bring on your trip? With the Reader Pocket Edition™, you will never have to make that choice again. 2 GB of onboard memory [please put footnote 6 after memory if only state “2 GB of onboard memory” without reference to “carrying up to 1,200 books”] lets you carry up to 1,200 of your favorite books3 at a time.
- Smart, lightweight design with full 5” clear touch screen The Reader Pocket Edition™ features a full 5” clear touch screen and a smart, lightweight design that’s easy to slip into a purse or jacket pocket for convenient, on-the-go reading. The simple, easy-to-use touch screen allows you to turn pages with the swipe of a finger and enjoy fast and intuitive navigation of your favorite books for a more natural reading experience.
- Paper-like display for easy, natural reading The Reader Pocket Edition™ utilizes high contrast E Ink® Pearl technology on its anti-glare touch screen to deliver an amazing, paper-like display that’s more like ink on paper and fully readable in direct sunlight.
- Thin, light, highly portable design Whether you’re venturing across town or across the country, the Reader Pocket Edition™ makes an ideal travelling companion. Measuring just 0.33” thin5 and weighing only 5.64 ounces, the Reader Pocket Edition is thinner and more lightweight than almost any book and many magazines.
- Freehand highlighting and note taking 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 pen. If you prefer, a virtual keyboard is also available for entering quick notes or searching your eBooks. You can even export your notes to your computer using the ReaderTM Library software.
- Two full weeks of reading on a single battery charge Enjoy two full weeks of reading on a single battery charge.1
- Built-in Dictionaries and Translators A handy search function lets you look up words in 2 English language dictionaries, including The New Oxford American Dictionary, Second Edition and Oxford Dictionary of English, Revised Edition and 10 built-in translation dictionaries.
- Six adjustable font sizes to enhance reading The Reader Pocket Edition™ offers you the ability to resize text. Choose from six adjustable font sizes to improve readability.
- High-Speed USB data and power connection Transfer eBooks and charge your Reader Digital Book using a single high-speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) cable.
- Read in multiple formats, including ePub and PDF The Reader Pocket Edition™ supports Adobe® PDF, Microsoft® Word, and other text file formats, as well as EPUB/ACS4 and connection with Adobe Digital Editions.4
- Intuitive Reader Library software for PC and Mac Intuitive Reader Library software makes it easy to download eBooks, manage your collection, and transfer titles to your Reader Pocket Edition™. Reader Library software works with both PC and Mac.7
- 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.
- Right and left-hand side page advance buttons Enjoy quick, easy page turning with convenient right and left-hand side page advance buttons.
- Thoughtful navigation and button placement Designed for ease of use, the Reader Pocket Edition™ provides intuitive navigation and button placement.
- Available in silver and pink The Reader Pocket Edition™ is available in your choice of silver or pink.
Specifications:
Display
- Gray Scale: 16-level gray scale
- Resolution: 800 x 600 pixels
- Screen Size: 5 inches
- Technology: E Ink® Pearl
Media Formats Supported
- DRM Text: ePub (Adobe DRM protected), PDF (Adobe DRM protected), BBeB Book (PRS DRM protected), Text, RTF
- Image: JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP
Memory
- Memory Size: 2GB User available capacity: Approx. 1.4GB
Operating Conditions
- Operating Temperature: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
Power
- AC Power: Built-in rechargeable battery: 3.7 V DC, 940 mA
- Battery Life (Approx): Approx. 10,000 pages turns
- Recharging Time: 3 hours with a USB connection, or about 2 hours by the optional AC adapter (PRSA-AC1)
System Requirements
- General: OS: Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bit) -Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bit) -Windows Vista Home Basic with Service Pack 2 or later, Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 2 or later, Windows Vista Business with Service Pack 2 or later, Windows Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 2 or later Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit only) -Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 3 or later, Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3 or later, Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 & 2005 with Service Pack 3 or later Apple Macintosh (32 bit only) -Mac OS X version 10.6.3 or later, Mac OS X version 10.5.8 or later, Mac OS X version 10.4.11 or later CPU: -Windows: 800 MHz Celeron class processor or better -Macintosh: Intel, PowerPC G3, G4 or G5 processor RAM: -128 MB or more (minimum 512 MB for Windows 7, Windows Vista) Free space on hard disc: -Windows: 100 MB or more -Macintosh: 60 tMB or more -Depending on the content amount, more space may be required. Monitor: -High Color or more, 1024 × 768 pixels or more (True Color, 1280 × 1024 pixels, or more recommended) Other devices: -USB port (High-Speed USB Compatible), pointing device such as mouse or track pad
What's In The Box:
- Sony Reader
- USB Cable
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty
Approximate Dimensions:
- Depth: 0.34"
- Height: 5.75"
- Width: 4.13"
Approximate Weight:
- Unit: 0.71 lbs
- Shipping: 2 lbs
Overview
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Detailed Features
Choose more books from more places
You can choose more books from more places. At Reader™ Store from Sony, you can download new releases, best sellers, magazines and newspapers.1 You can even access over two million titles and find links to borrow eBooks through your local public library2 from the comfort of your home. And since the Reader is open format, supporting both industry standard formats ePub and PDF, you can access even more books from other online bookstores or get content from other online sources.
Carry up to 1,200 books at a time
Not sure which books to bring on your trip? With the Reader Pocket Edition™, you will never have to make that choice again. 2 GB of onboard memory lets you carry up to 1,200 of your favorite books3 at a time.
Smart, lightweight design
The Reader Pocket Edition™ features a full 5” touch screen and a smart, lightweight design that’s easy to slip into a purse or jacket pocket for convenient, on-the-go reading. The simple, easy-to-use touch screen allows you to turn pages with the swipe of a finger and enjoy fast and intuitive navigation of your favorite books for a more natural reading experience.
Paper-like display for natural reading
The Reader Pocket Edition™ utilizes high contrast E Ink® Pearl technology on its anti-glare touch screen to deliver an amazing, paper-like display that’s more like ink on paper and fully readable in direct sunlight.
Thin, light, highly portable design
The Reader Pocket Edition™ is the thinnest and lightest eReader out there, measuring just 0.33” thin4 and weighing only 5.47 ounces. Its highly portable design is lighter than almost any book and even many magazines, making it the ideal travel companion.
Freehand highlighting and note taking
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 pen. If you prefer, a virtual keyboard is also available for entering quick notes or searching your eBooks. You can even export your notes to your computer using the ReaderTM Library software.
Two full weeks of reading on a single charge
Enjoy two full weeks of reading on a single battery charge.5
Built-in Dictionaries and Translators
A handy search function lets you look up words in 2 English language dictionaries, including The New Oxford American Dictionary, Second Edition and Oxford Dictionary of English, Revised Edition and 10 built-in translation dictionaries.
Six adjustable font sizes
The Reader Pocket Edition™ offers you the ability to resize text. Choose from six adjustable font sizes to improve readability.
High-Speed USB connection
Transfer eBooks and charge your Reader Digital Book using a single high-speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) cable.
Read in multiple formats like ePub and PDF
The Reader Pocket Edition™ supports Adobe® PDF, Microsoft® Word, and other text file formats, as well as EPUB/ACS4 and connection with Adobe Digital Editions.4
Intuitive Reader Library software for PC/Mac
Intuitive Reader Library software makes it easy to download eBooks, manage your collection, and transfer titles to your Reader Pocket Edition™. Reader Library software works with both PC and Mac.6
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.
Right-handed and left-handed page buttons
Enjoy quick, easy page turning with convenient right-handed and left-handed page advance buttons.
Thoughtful navigation and button placement
Designed for ease of use, the Reader Pocket Edition™ provides intuitive navigation and button placement.
Specifications
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Gray Scale | 16-level gray scale |
| Resolution | 800 x 600 pixels |
| Screen Size | 5 inches |
| Technology | E Ink® Pearl |
| Media Formats Supported | |
| DRM Text | ePub (Adobe DRM protected), PDF (Adobe DRM protected), BBeB Book (PRS DRM protected), Text, RTF |
| Image | JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP |
| Memory | |
| Memory Size | 2GB |
| Operating Conditions | |
| Operating Temperature | 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) |
| Power | |
| AC Power | Built-in rechargeable battery: 3.7 V DC, 940 mA |
| Battery Life (Approx) | 14 Days |
| Recharging Time | 3 hours with a USB connection, or about 2 hours by the optional AC adapter (PRSA-AC1) |
| System Requirements | |
| General | OS: Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bit) -Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bit) -Windows Vista Home Basic with Service Pack 2 or later, Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 2 or later, Windows Vista Business with Service Pack 2 or later, Windows Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 2 or later Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit only) -Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 3 or later, Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3 or later, Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 & 2005 with Service Pack 3 or later Apple Macintosh (32 bit only) -Mac OS X version 10.6.3 or later, Mac OS X version 10.5.8 or later, Mac OS X version 10.4.11 or later CPU: -Windows: 800 MHz Celeron class processor or better -Macintosh: Intel, PowerPC G3, G4 or G5 processor RAM: -128 MB or more (minimum 512 MB for Windows 7, Windows Vista) Free space on hard disc: -Windows: 100 MB or more -Macintosh: 60 tMB or more -Depending on the content amount, more space may be required. Monitor: -High Color or more, 1024 × 768 pixels.or more (True Color, 1280 × 1024 pixels, or more recommended) Other devices: -USB port (High-Speed USB.Compatible), pointing device such as mouse or track pad |
| Weights and Measurements | |
| Dimensions (Approx.) | 5.71 x 4.11 x 0.33 inches (H/W/D) |
| Weight (Approx.) | 5.47 oz 7 |
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Documents
Supplied Accessories
- USB Cable
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty
Optional Accessories
- AC Adapter (PRSA-AC1)
- Standard Cover (PRSA-SC35P, PRSA-SC35L)
- Cover with Light (PRSA-CL35L, PRSA-CL35P)
- Zipper Sleeve (PRSA-CP65L, PRSA-CP65P, PRSA-CP65G)