Sony PRS300/PRS600 available for pre-order

pilotbob · 08-02-2009, 10:53 AM

Well, from rumor to availability. Sony's newest eBook reading devices are now available for pre-order at J&R.

The Sony PRS-300 is priced at $199:

http://www.jr.com/sony/pe/SON_PRS300RC/

The Sony PRS-600 is priced at $299:

http://www.jr.com/sony/pe/SON_PRS600SC/

Some interesting items found in the information for these devices.

For the PRS-300:

USB 2.0 Data and power connection
Intuitive eBook Library software for PC and Mac
512MB of onboard Memory lets you carry up to 350 of your favorite books at a time.

For the PRS-600

Touchscreen navigation
Freehand highlighting and annotation
Built-in Oxford American English eDictionary
Intuitive eBook Library software for PC & Mac
512MB of onboard Memory

Available accessories for both units include a car charger for $29 and a cover w/light for $54.

Interestingly there is no mention of any memory card slot on either device. Of course, that doesn't mean neither has them.

The file formats on both appear to be the same as the current PRS505/700 including BBeB (lrf/lrx), ePub and PDF with and without Adobe DRM, rtf and txt files. Still no html support.

Finally there is no mention of expected ship dates. Just a "notify me when available" button.

Get your orders in now.

Thanks to member komugi for this find. There's plenty of discussion on these devices found here: http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52303

UPDATE 8/2 18:00 EDT.... apparently J&R has pulled these pre-order pages down. I assume this means they jumped the gun however it does show that Sony is very close to announcing these rumored devices.

pilotbob · 08-02-2009, 11:14 AM

I also see that the PRS505 price now shows as $279 on the Sony Style store now. I'm not sure if that is new and if they are clearing them out. However, it looks to many that the 600 is replacing both the 505 and 700. But, we have no confirmation of that yet.

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...0&N=4294965993

BOb

Wetdogeared · 08-02-2009, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

I also see that the PRS505 price now shows as $279 on the Sony Style store now. I'm not sure if that is new and if they are clearing them out. However, it looks to many that the 600 is replacing both the 505 and 700. But, we have no confirmation of that yet.

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...0&N=4294965993

BOb

$20.00 off (10%) isn't much of a clearance sale.

pilotbob · 08-02-2009, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wetdogeared

$20.00 off (10%) isn't much of a clearance sale.

Agreed.

BOb

boylec · 08-02-2009, 11:33 AM

Just preordered the 600 + cover.

I'll post a review and pics as soon as I receive it, although I'm sure there will be a flood of user reviews all at the same time.

I tried to buy a 505 right when they were discontinued, I'm glad I didn't get one right before these were released.

Now we wait. Argh!

cassidym · 08-02-2009, 11:44 AM

Notice they say "Quick page turns and high contrast ratio ". Wonder of they've speeded up the page changes.

I'll be interested in the form factor on the 300. They advertised it as fitting conveniently in jacket pocket or purse. Also want to see the resolution on the 600.

Really like the increased memory. 350 books is cool.

lilac_jive · 08-02-2009, 11:47 AM

I have a feeling that it is a mistake that this website already has them up, considering Sony hasn't even officially announced them yet. But hey, it's still cool!

oncdoc · 08-02-2009, 12:00 PM

how good is the pdf support on these sonys?

second question will this turn pages as fast as the kindle2? processor?

MerLock · 08-02-2009, 12:05 PM

Like lilac_jive has already mentioned, not sure if this is all real or not but I'm surprised no one has jumped all over the $199 price point for the 300 since that seems to be the sweet spot for a lot of folks or the supposed dictionary included with the 700. Hopefully without the light, the contrast of the 700 will be close to the current 505 and without the reflectiveness of the 700.

Seems to be two big things that forum goers wanted. If the posted information is correct, Sony is listening?

I read that currently the 505 and the 700 has some problems with epubs, such as the size of it and having jagged rights. I don't know too much about the problem, but is it a problem with epubs or software related? If it's software related, I hope they were addressed and fixed.

boylec · 08-02-2009, 12:12 PM

All I really wanted was the ability to write my own notes in on books and texts.

Now I just am hoping that with the removal of the side LEDs the screen has improved form the 700.

igorsk · 08-02-2009, 01:02 PM

AFAIR last time PRS-505 was leaked by jr.com as well.

lilac_jive · 08-02-2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igorsk

AFAIR last time PRS-505 was leaked by jr.com as well.

Really? If so then I'm pretty comfortable in thinking this is the real price point.

igorsk · 08-02-2009, 01:31 PM

Hm, I remembered wrong, it was Abt.

Valloric · 08-02-2009, 01:33 PM

Do these guys ship internationally? How quickly can I get this new PRS-600

? And I'm guessing it comes with the new ADE that has support for full justification and hyphenation.

I just hope they learned from the PRS-700 shiny screen debacle how not to make a screen. Hm... now that I think about it, maybe I should wait for a few reviews from trusted MR members.

wallcraft · 08-02-2009, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valloric

And I'm guessing it comes with the new ADE that has support for full justification and hyphenation.

The current mobile ADE includes full justification, but not hyphenation.

08-02-2009, 10:53 AM	#1
pilotbob Grand Wizard Posts: 15,154 Karma: 83368 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Classic	Sony PRS300/PRS600 available for pre-order Well, from rumor to availability. Sony's newest eBook reading devices are now available for pre-order at J&R. The Sony PRS-300 is priced at $199: http://www.jr.com/sony/pe/SON_PRS300RC/ The Sony PRS-600 is priced at $299: http://www.jr.com/sony/pe/SON_PRS600SC/ Some interesting items found in the information for these devices. For the PRS-300: USB 2.0 Data and power connection Intuitive eBook Library software for PC and Mac 512MB of onboard Memory lets you carry up to 350 of your favorite books at a time. For the PRS-600 Touchscreen navigation Freehand highlighting and annotation Built-in Oxford American English eDictionary Intuitive eBook Library software for PC & Mac 512MB of onboard Memory Available accessories for both units include a car charger for $29 and a cover w/light for $54. Interestingly there is no mention of any memory card slot on either device. Of course, that doesn't mean neither has them. The file formats on both appear to be the same as the current PRS505/700 including BBeB (lrf/lrx), ePub and PDF with and without Adobe DRM, rtf and txt files. Still no html support. Finally there is no mention of expected ship dates. Just a "notify me when available" button. Get your orders in now. Thanks to member komugi for this find. There's plenty of discussion on these devices found here: http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52303 UPDATE 8/2 18:00 EDT.... apparently J&R has pulled these pre-order pages down. I assume this means they jumped the gun however it does show that Sony is very close to announcing these rumored devices. __________________ It is desirable that we should have a supply of good books; we cannot have such a supply unless men of letters are liberally remunerated; and the least objectionable way of remunerating them is by means of copyright. -- Thomas Macaulay, 1841 Last edited by pilotbob; 08-02-2009 at 06:18 PM.

08-02-2009, 11:14 AM	#2
pilotbob Grand Wizard Posts: 15,154 Karma: 83368 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Classic	I also see that the PRS505 price now shows as $279 on the Sony Style store now. I'm not sure if that is new and if they are clearing them out. However, it looks to many that the 600 is replacing both the 505 and 700. But, we have no confirmation of that yet. http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...0&N=4294965993 BOb __________________ It is desirable that we should have a supply of good books; we cannot have such a supply unless men of letters are liberally remunerated; and the least objectionable way of remunerating them is by means of copyright. -- Thomas Macaulay, 1841

08-02-2009, 11:44 AM	#6
cassidym Grand Wizard Posts: 6,501 Karma: 25164 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northern Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-505, iPhone	Notice they say "Quick page turns and high contrast ratio ". Wonder of they've speeded up the page changes. I'll be interested in the form factor on the 300. They advertised it as fitting conveniently in jacket pocket or purse. Also want to see the resolution on the 600. Really like the increased memory. 350 books is cool. __________________ I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library. - Jorge Luis Borges

08-02-2009, 11:47 AM	#7
lilac_jive Grand Wizard Posts: 5,616 Karma: 22038 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	I have a feeling that it is a mistake that this website already has them up, considering Sony hasn't even officially announced them yet. But hey, it's still cool! __________________ Need something to read? Check out my blog, The Book Plate! http://bookplatereads.blogspot.com

08-02-2009, 01:02 PM	#11
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,248 Karma: 20458 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	AFAIR last time PRS-505 was leaked by jr.com as well. __________________ Yet another reverse engineering blog Like to chat? Join #mobileread

08-02-2009, 11:33 AM	#5
boylec Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Sony Reader 505	Just preordered the 600 + cover. I'll post a review and pics as soon as I receive it, although I'm sure there will be a flood of user reviews all at the same time. I tried to buy a 505 right when they were discontinued, I'm glad I didn't get one right before these were released. Now we wait. Argh!

08-02-2009, 12:00 PM	#8
oncdoc Addict Posts: 265 Karma: 236 Join Date: May 2009 Device: kindle, pocket pro	how good is the pdf support on these sonys? second question will this turn pages as fast as the kindle2? processor?

08-02-2009, 12:05 PM	#9
MerLock Addict Posts: 363 Karma: 480 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: none	Like lilac_jive has already mentioned, not sure if this is all real or not but I'm surprised no one has jumped all over the $199 price point for the 300 since that seems to be the sweet spot for a lot of folks or the supposed dictionary included with the 700. Hopefully without the light, the contrast of the 700 will be close to the current 505 and without the reflectiveness of the 700. Seems to be two big things that forum goers wanted. If the posted information is correct, Sony is listening? I read that currently the 505 and the 700 has some problems with epubs, such as the size of it and having jagged rights. I don't know too much about the problem, but is it a problem with epubs or software related? If it's software related, I hope they were addressed and fixed.

08-02-2009, 12:12 PM	#10
boylec Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Sony Reader 505	All I really wanted was the ability to write my own notes in on books and texts. Now I just am hoping that with the removal of the side LEDs the screen has improved form the 700.

08-02-2009, 01:31 PM	#13
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,248 Karma: 20458 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	Hm, I remembered wrong, it was Abt. __________________ Yet another reverse engineering blog Like to chat? Join #mobileread

08-02-2009, 01:33 PM	#14
Valloric Creator of Sigil Posts: 1,646 Karma: 31767 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Sony Reader PRS 505	Do these guys ship internationally? How quickly can I get this new PRS-600 ? And I'm guessing it comes with the new ADE that has support for full justification and hyphenation. I just hope they learned from the PRS-700 shiny screen debacle how not to make a screen. Hm... now that I think about it, maybe I should wait for a few reviews from trusted MR members. __________________ Try Sigil, the free and open source ebook editor

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