Sony PRS-600BC BROCHURE
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Reader Touch Edition |
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Key Features
Elegant 6”display with touch screen navigation
Carry up to 350 of your favorite books3 at a time
Freehand highlighting and annotation
Access content from a wide number of online bookstores
Thin, light, highly portable design
Paper-like display for easy, natural reading
Two full weeks of reading on a single battery charge1
Built-in New Oxford American Dictionary, Second Edition
Intuitive Reader Library software for PC and Mac9
5 adjustable font sizes to customize your reading experience
Key Technologies
Elegant 6” display with touchscreen The Reader Touch Edition™ features a 6”display with simple, easy-to-use touchscreen navigation. Turn pages with the swipe of a finger and enjoy fast and intuitive navigation of your favorite books.
Freehand highlighting & annotation 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. If you prefer, a virtual keyboard is also available for entering quick notes or searching your eBooks. If you want, you can even export your notes to your computer using the Reader Library software.
More books in more places Enjoy access to a wider number of books from a wider number of places. By supporting both industry standard formats, ePub and PDF, you can access content from a wide number of online bookstores2 .
Carry hundreds of books Not sure which books to bring on your trip? With the Reader Touch Edition™ , you will never have to make that choice again. 512MB of onboard memory6 lets you carry up to 350 of your favorite books3 at a time and with dual memory expansion card slots, your reading library is virtually limitless.
Thin, light, portable design Whether you’re venturing across town or across the country, the Reader Touch Edition™ makes an ideal travelling companion. Measuring just 0.4”thin7 and weighing only 10.1 ounces, the Reader Touch Edition is thinner and more lightweight than almost any book, and even many magazines.
Paper-like display for easy reading The Reader Touch Edition™ utilizes E Ink® Vizplex™ screen technology to deliver an amazing, paper-like display that’s more like ink on paper and fully readable in direct sunlight.
Charge and read for two full weeks Enjoy up to two full weeks of reading (7,500 continuous page turns) on a single battery charge1 .
Built-in Dictionary A handy search function lets you look up words in The New Oxford American Dictionary, Second Edition.
Compatible with PC and Mac Intuitive Reader Library software makes it easy to download eBooks, manage your collection, and transfer titles to your Reader Touch Edition™ . Reader Library software works with both PC and Mac9
Adjustable font sizes The Reader Touch Edition™ offers you the ability to resize text. Choose from five adjustable font sizes to improve readability.
USB 2.0 data & power connection Transfer eBooks and charge your Reader Touch Edition™ using a single USB 2.0 cable.
Multiple formats support The Reader Touch Edition™ supports Adobe® PDF5 , Microsoft® Word, BBeB® Book and other text file formats, as well as EPUB/ACS4 and connection with Adobe Digital Editions4 . You can even play back unsecured MP3 and AAC audio files (headphones required and sold separately).
Memory Expansion Slots Expand the capacity of your Reader Touch Edition™ with optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™ or SD media (sold separately).
Read at a natural pace 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.
Ease of use In addition to intuitive touch screen navigation, the Reader Touch Edition™ features right and left-hand side page advance buttons for quick and easy page turning.
Thoughtful design Designed for ease of use, the Reader Touch Edition™ provides intuitive navigation and button placement.
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Reader Touch Edition |
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Specifications
Memory
Memory Size: 512 MB6
User available capacity: Approx. 380MB Dual Memory Card Expansion Slots for Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and SD Card™ up to 16GB.
Display
Screen Size: Vizplex™ 6 inches
Resolution: 800 x 600 pixels
Gray Scale: 8-levels gray scale
Power
Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
battery: DC 3.7 V
AC Power: DC 5.2 V
Battery Life (Approx): 7,500 (BBeB Book)
Continuous page turns1 ; 6,800 (ePub)
Continuous page turns
System Requirements
General: OS:
-Microsoft® Windows Vista® (32-bit or 64bit) home Basic/ Home Premium/ Business/ Ultimate with Service Pack 1 or later. Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit only) Home Edition/ Professional/ Media Center Edition 2004 & 2005 with Service Pack 2 or later.
-Mac OS X version 10.6 or later, 10.4.11 or later, Mac OS X version 10.5.6 or later.
CPU:
-800 MHz Celeron class processor or better for Windows.
-Intel, Power PC G3, G4, or G5 processor for Mac
RAM:
-128 MB or more (minimum 512 MB for Windows Vista)
Free space on hard disc:
- 20 MB or more, but depending on the content amount, more space may be required.
Monitor:
High Color or more, 1024 x 768 pixels or more (True Color, 1280 x 1024 pixels or more recommended)
Other devices:
USB port (High-Speed USB Compatible)
Internet connection (broadband recommended, some fees may apply) is also required on your computer.
Optional Accessories
AC Adaptor: AC-S5220E
Car Charger: PRSA-CC1
Soft Cover (Black, Red, Brown): PRSA-SC6 Cover with Light: PRSA-CL6
Stylus Pack: PRAS-SP1 White Clutch: PRSA-CC/W Gold Clutch: PRSA-CC/G Zippered Case: PRSA-ZC6
Color: Black,
UPC Code: 027242771864
1.Up to 7,500 continuous page turns with a single full charge on internal rechargeable battery. Actual battery life may vary upon usage patterns, product settings, battery, and environmental conditions.
2.Requires Internet connection (broadband recommended) and compatible PC or Mac. Internet service may require a fee. Use of
companion the Reader™ Store limited to U.S/Canada. residents age 13 or older. Account registration with the Reader™ Store required for access to Google Books content. Content availability may be limited based on location.
3.Based on average un-illustrated eBook file size of 1.1 megabytes. Actual file sizes vary by digital book title.
4.Adobe® PDF, JPEG, BBeB®, RTF, and TXT formats natively supported. Viewing Microsoft® Word (PC must have Word installed), HTML, and other files requires conversion with supplied software.
5.Adobe® PDF files look better when optimized with the Reader's screen size, and text may appear small if not optimized.
6.MB means 1 million bytes when referring to memory capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of memory space is reserved for operating system and other system functions.
7.Measured at the narrowest point.
8.Un-encrypted MP3 and AAC format audio files only. Not compatible with most digital copyright formatted audio file content. Headphones not included.
9.PC Operating System requirements: Microsoft® Windows Vista® (32bit or 64-bit) or Microsoft® Windows® XP (32-bit only), Internet Connection (broadband suggested), USB Port (for Reader connection). Mac Operating System requirements: Apple® Macintosh® computers w/ Intel® processors, PowerPC G3, G4 or G5 processors, with Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.11 or later, or Mac OS X Leopard 10.6 or later and 10.5.6 or later; Internet connection required
(broadband recommended); USB port required (for Reader connection).
Sold separately
Requires valid library card. Content availability may vary.
© 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, BBeB, Memory Stick PRO Duo and Reader Touch Edition and the Sony and Reader logos are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows Vista, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.. Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate and may vary.
Dimensions
Weight: 10.1 oz
Measurements: 6.9 x 4.8 x .4 inches (LxWxD)
Supplied Accessories
USB Cable
Sleeve
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Last Updated: 02/23/2010
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