Paula J. Hane reviewed the Sony Reader in the
latest print issue of Information Today. She concludes that while the Reader doesn't do all the fancy things a handheld device does, it's still pretty good for what it's meant to be. Her bottom line:
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Early adaption of technology isn't for the faint of heart or the budget-conscious. But, if you must take 30 novels with you on vacation, then the Sony Reader could be the answer.
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Pros:
- bright, paperlike display
- readable in bright light
- long battery life (7,500 page turns)
- convenient and comfortable size
- connects to PC's USB port
- CONNECT Store
- font magnification (200 percent)
- reads DOC, TXT, JPEG, RTF
- plays MP3 files
- SD/MMC, Memory Stick
- content onto six devices
Cons:
- no backlight
- gray-scale, no color
- slow page turning/screen refresh
- user interface controls could use some tweaking
- lacks Internet connectivity
- purchase via Sony
- problem with PDF readability
- proprietary BBeB format
- no user input (touch screen or stylus)
- lacks search capabilites on device
- high cost for a dedicated device
Related: Forbes gives Sony Reader short shrift