looking for a very small pocket size reader that i can take to work

adamant · 12-24-2011, 08:36 AM

i am looking for a small reader that i can take on the job with me. small pocket size.. can u recommend one?
thank you

Terisa de morgan · 12-24-2011, 08:45 AM

Try to get a Sony 350. Sony doesn't sell it but you can find at eBay. I think it's the smallest one with eink screen (one of my coworkers says that he can carry it in a pocket -coat, of course- without problems) and I carry it around in no big bags.

If you want something that the manufacturer still sells, I would go to Cybook Opus or Pocketbook 360+.

All of them are 5" screen, any 6" screen is too much big for what you want (I think that, that's the reason I always carry around my Sony).

tecweston · 12-24-2011, 11:27 AM

I have a Nook STR and it fits in my pocket. I tend to carry it around with me a lot and it fits in a cargo pocket or the front pocket of my hoodie. I used to have a Kobo touch and it would also fit easily in my pocket.

Pomtroll · 12-24-2011, 12:42 PM

Sonystyle store has a refurbished 350 on sale. I think this is the last day (Dec 24). It says $152.99 but it is actually $79.99 at check out before tax. Free shipping I love my 350 & it goes everywhere with me.

HarryT · 12-24-2011, 12:49 PM

Agreed; the 350 is an excellent little reader.

askyn · 12-24-2011, 06:09 PM

Check out the pocketbook 360(+)

It is small, the size of a cd case, and has a built in cover that clips on the front that also clips to the back when reading.

Ive had mine, base PB360, for almost 2 years and love it.

polly · 12-24-2011, 08:44 PM

The 360 is a nice reader, but be aware that it uses the older eink screen, while the Sony 350 uses the Pearl eink. I have both, but the Sony 350 is lighter, more narrow, easier to carry around, and has the superior screen. I find that I never use my 360 now.

Barbara1955 · 12-24-2011, 08:55 PM

How about a SmartPhone with 4 in screen.

CVS has a tiny 4 in Craig Tablet for $79.

ApK · 12-25-2011, 12:29 AM

I agree the PRS-350 is nice for a small eink reader (and with PRS+ on it, you can play chess or Sudoku, too!)
If eink (and low price) is not a requirement, you might consider an iPod Touch. My wife swears by hers for reading, listening, web browsing, Angry Birds.....

HarryT · 12-25-2011, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ApK

If eink (and low price) is not a requirement, you might consider an iPod Touch. My wife swears by hers for reading, listening, web browsing, Angry Birds.....

The iPod Touch is good, but it has a rather poor battery life. That's a real issue for a reader.

Mobert · 12-28-2011, 11:14 PM

I love the form factor of my 360 but I found that I like the Pearl Screen on my other devices better. I traded my 360 for the current $50 promotion credit towards a Sony T1. With the Sony cover with light, it is my now favorite reader (over the Kindle keyboard).

Kai Winters · 12-29-2011, 10:54 AM

Check out the Samsung Galaxy 5 or 4 media player.
I have recently purchased the 5 to use as a reader and internet type device and it works great as a reader.
I'm using Mantano, free version, and it too works great.
It is light weight and easily fits in your pants pocket, shirt pocket, etc.
As an added bonus it makes for a fine wifi based internet device and there are tons of apps available.

The Sony T1 is also a very nice ereader. It is an eink device and is very light weight and should fit in the pocket of most slacks. It too has a wifi component but the eink format makes it less enjoyable as an internet device.

no.guru · 12-29-2011, 11:30 AM

I appreciate the recommendations for the 350 in this thread. Found a new one on ebay for $69.99 (including shipping) and it should be arriving today.

RolandD · 12-29-2011, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katie1

How about a SmartPhone with 4 in screen.

CVS has a tiny 4 in Craig Tablet for $79.

Any android smartphone outfitted with Aldiko makes a nice pocket sized eReader.

12-24-2011, 08:36 AM	#1
adamant Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: none	looking for a very small pocket size reader that i can take to work i am looking for a small reader that i can take on the job with me. small pocket size.. can u recommend one? thank you

12-24-2011, 12:42 PM	#4
Pomtroll Guru Posts: 822 Karma: 1341819 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota USA Device: Sony 350, Sony T1, Kindle Touch, Kindle PW1	Sonystyle store has a refurbished 350 on sale. I think this is the last day (Dec 24). It says $152.99 but it is actually $79.99 at check out before tax. Free shipping I love my 350 & it goes everywhere with me. Last edited by Pomtroll; 12-24-2011 at 05:50 PM.

12-24-2011, 08:55 PM	#8
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	How about a SmartPhone with 4 in screen. CVS has a tiny 4 in Craig Tablet for $79. Last edited by Barbara1955; 12-24-2011 at 08:58 PM.

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12-24-2011, 08:45 AM	#2
Terisa de morgan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,596 Karma: 12595249 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Kobo Clara/Aura One/Forma,XiaoMI 5, iPad, Huawei MediaPad, YotaPhone 2	Try to get a Sony 350. Sony doesn't sell it but you can find at eBay. I think it's the smallest one with eink screen (one of my coworkers says that he can carry it in a pocket -coat, of course- without problems) and I carry it around in no big bags. If you want something that the manufacturer still sells, I would go to Cybook Opus or Pocketbook 360+. All of them are 5" screen, any 6" screen is too much big for what you want (I think that, that's the reason I always carry around my Sony).

12-24-2011, 11:27 AM	#3
tecweston Comic book artist Posts: 553 Karma: 1760679 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit Device: Nook Glowlight, iPad, iPhone	I have a Nook STR and it fits in my pocket. I tend to carry it around with me a lot and it fits in a cargo pocket or the front pocket of my hoodie. I used to have a Kobo touch and it would also fit easily in my pocket.

12-24-2011, 12:49 PM	#5
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Agreed; the 350 is an excellent little reader.

12-24-2011, 06:09 PM	#6
askyn Addict Posts: 300 Karma: 1006538 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: Kindle Paperwhite (11th Gen)	Check out the pocketbook 360(+) It is small, the size of a cd case, and has a built in cover that clips on the front that also clips to the back when reading. Ive had mine, base PB360, for almost 2 years and love it.

12-24-2011, 08:44 PM	#7
polly Evangelist Posts: 454 Karma: 270240 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Sony PRS 650, PocketBook 360, Astak PocketPro (RIP), Tungsten T3	The 360 is a nice reader, but be aware that it uses the older eink screen, while the Sony 350 uses the Pearl eink. I have both, but the Sony 350 is lighter, more narrow, easier to carry around, and has the superior screen. I find that I never use my 360 now.

12-25-2011, 12:29 AM	#9
ApK Award-Winning Participant Posts: 7,384 Karma: 68329346 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ, USA Device: Kindle	I agree the PRS-350 is nice for a small eink reader (and with PRS+ on it, you can play chess or Sudoku, too!) If eink (and low price) is not a requirement, you might consider an iPod Touch. My wife swears by hers for reading, listening, web browsing, Angry Birds.....

12-28-2011, 11:14 PM	#11
Mobert Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 1880118 Join Date: May 2009 Device: none	I love the form factor of my 360 but I found that I like the Pearl Screen on my other devices better. I traded my 360 for the current $50 promotion credit towards a Sony T1. With the Sony cover with light, it is my now favorite reader (over the Kindle keyboard).

12-29-2011, 10:54 AM	#12
Kai Winters Lover of Books Posts: 218 Karma: 1073074 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern NY Device: iPhone 7+	Check out the Samsung Galaxy 5 or 4 media player. I have recently purchased the 5 to use as a reader and internet type device and it works great as a reader. I'm using Mantano, free version, and it too works great. It is light weight and easily fits in your pants pocket, shirt pocket, etc. As an added bonus it makes for a fine wifi based internet device and there are tons of apps available. The Sony T1 is also a very nice ereader. It is an eink device and is very light weight and should fit in the pocket of most slacks. It too has a wifi component but the eink format makes it less enjoyable as an internet device.

12-29-2011, 11:30 AM	#13
no.guru Crazy like a Posts: 229 Karma: 2368978 Join Date: May 2009 Device: Sony PRS-T1, Sony PRS-350	I appreciate the recommendations for the 350 in this thread. Found a new one on ebay for $69.99 (including shipping) and it should be arriving today.