Comments on: Sony PRS600 Electronic Book Reader in Black w/ http://christmaspresentsforboyfriends.com/sony-prs600-electronic-book-reader-in-black-w/ 2009 Must Have Gifts For Men Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:13:40 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Bobbie - "Andromeda's Gramma" http://christmaspresentsforboyfriends.com/sony-prs600-electronic-book-reader-in-black-w/comment-page-1/#comment-1021 Bobbie - "Andromeda's Gramma" Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:45:06 +0000 http://christmaspresentsforboyfriends.com/sony-prs600-electronic-book-reader-in-black-w/#comment-1021 Why a Sony? - And why this one?<br>Rating:5 out of 5 stars<br><a href="http://www.amazon.com/review/R2TJ3P6410OCJ5">Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2TJ3P6410OCJ5</a> The video includes a few of my favorite features on the Sony, but misses things like the dictionary and audio options - since you can use up to a 16g SD chip - it is also possible to carry some of your albums with you, permitting the reader to substitute as an mpg player as well. <br /> <br />This particular model comes with the cover AND the A/C Adapter - which is why the price is a bit higher, but it is a great option. The 600 comes with a little clutch bag instead of a cover, and most of us have discovered that a cover is necessary. It not only protects the screen, but it is the best way to clip on a light if you are reading in a dark location. <br /> <br />Since the Sony comes with a USB connector that also charges it, some do not feel the A/C adapter is necessary, but it was my first purchase after I bought the Sony! I plug it in at night (just like I do my cell-phone and other necessary items) and it is always fresh to read in the morning. The A/C adapter is also essential when I am traveling, since I do not always have my laptop available to charge it. While the Sony has 7,000 page turns on the battery, I read in large print, meaning I turn the pages quite frequently, and can't go more than 2-3 days without a charge. <br /> <br />If you prefer to purchase a cover and charger separately, there is actually no savings to the package deal. However, if you are purchasing this as a gift, including everything as a package is a very nice idea. <br /> <br />I have been following the e-book readers for some time, and I wanted several things for me to "jump on the bandwagon." <br /> <br />1) I have a number of PDF reference books, so a Reader needs to handle these well. Since my books are text, these reflow well on the Sony. <br /> <br />2) Because I will use (and now am using) the Reader for reference books, it was important that I be able to access my notes directly from my computer to use in other documents. I actually began using the software on my desktop several months before I purchased the 600, and was pleased with its capabilities. <br /> <br />3) I enjoy the free epub books from my library. The Sony accesses these easily. There are also a number of locations besides Sony selling the epub or Adobe digital books (usable by the Sony Touch) giving me more choice in my decision. <br /> <br />4) The Touch handles my regular documents well - as a public speaker, I love having my speeches available to study on the reader, without having to print them out! <br /> <br />But for those looking for the points I already love (thus the 5 stars) <br />1) I love having the touch turn capability, just a brush of my thumb! <br />2) I enjoy the sideways and zoom features for PDFs that you want to keep "standard" <br />3) After only a couple of minutes, I forgot I was even using a reader and I got involved in the book. <br /> <br />*** I live in an isolated area - so neither Whispernet for the Kindle nor the upcoming 3G connection on the more expensive Daily model would be helpful - I'm just as happy to order my books "in advance" and carry them with me. <br /> <br />Some people have mentioned the glare - since my previous reading was on my laptop - this isn't an issue for me. I keep my lighting at my side, and it is not a problem at all. It is more noticeable in a dark room with a single light source. My favorite reading location is outdoors. <br /> <br />Another issue I have encountered isn't with the reader - but with the interaction between Windows and the software. It is pretty touchy, and I have had to use Sony Support to adjust settings on Windows to make it work correctly. <br /> Why a Sony? – And why this one?
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2TJ3P6410OCJ5 The video includes a few of my favorite features on the Sony, but misses things like the dictionary and audio options – since you can use up to a 16g SD chip – it is also possible to carry some of your albums with you, permitting the reader to substitute as an mpg player as well.

This particular model comes with the cover AND the A/C Adapter – which is why the price is a bit higher, but it is a great option. The 600 comes with a little clutch bag instead of a cover, and most of us have discovered that a cover is necessary. It not only protects the screen, but it is the best way to clip on a light if you are reading in a dark location.

Since the Sony comes with a USB connector that also charges it, some do not feel the A/C adapter is necessary, but it was my first purchase after I bought the Sony! I plug it in at night (just like I do my cell-phone and other necessary items) and it is always fresh to read in the morning. The A/C adapter is also essential when I am traveling, since I do not always have my laptop available to charge it. While the Sony has 7,000 page turns on the battery, I read in large print, meaning I turn the pages quite frequently, and can’t go more than 2-3 days without a charge.

If you prefer to purchase a cover and charger separately, there is actually no savings to the package deal. However, if you are purchasing this as a gift, including everything as a package is a very nice idea.

I have been following the e-book readers for some time, and I wanted several things for me to “jump on the bandwagon.”

1) I have a number of PDF reference books, so a Reader needs to handle these well. Since my books are text, these reflow well on the Sony.

2) Because I will use (and now am using) the Reader for reference books, it was important that I be able to access my notes directly from my computer to use in other documents. I actually began using the software on my desktop several months before I purchased the 600, and was pleased with its capabilities.

3) I enjoy the free epub books from my library. The Sony accesses these easily. There are also a number of locations besides Sony selling the epub or Adobe digital books (usable by the Sony Touch) giving me more choice in my decision.

4) The Touch handles my regular documents well – as a public speaker, I love having my speeches available to study on the reader, without having to print them out!

But for those looking for the points I already love (thus the 5 stars)

1) I love having the touch turn capability, just a brush of my thumb!

2) I enjoy the sideways and zoom features for PDFs that you want to keep “standard”

3) After only a couple of minutes, I forgot I was even using a reader and I got involved in the book.

*** I live in an isolated area – so neither Whispernet for the Kindle nor the upcoming 3G connection on the more expensive Daily model would be helpful – I’m just as happy to order my books “in advance” and carry them with me.

Some people have mentioned the glare – since my previous reading was on my laptop – this isn’t an issue for me. I keep my lighting at my side, and it is not a problem at all. It is more noticeable in a dark room with a single light source. My favorite reading location is outdoors.

Another issue I have encountered isn’t with the reader – but with the interaction between Windows and the software. It is pretty touchy, and I have had to use Sony Support to adjust settings on Windows to make it work correctly.

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