A year after Sony’s successful launch of the PRS-505 reader, here we have their new touch screen reader in the PRS-700.  Whilst a touch screen won’t be to everyone’s likening, and so won’t replace the 505 in all cases, the improved and additional features are very attractive. Obviously the impressive touch screen replaces many of the buttons and keys of the Reader PRS-505 so aesthetically... [Read more]

The Sony PRS-505 supersedes the PRS-500 and there have been some welcomed changes implemented. On an aesthetic level the 505 offers more choices in case colour. The higher contrast screen is whiter for more comfortable reading and the images can be enjoyed in better quality with 8 versus 4 grey scales. The PRS-505 can connect to all UBS ports and can also charge fully from them. Quicker page turning... [Read more]

The Sony PRS-500 Portable Reader System does get a hesitant thumbs up for it’s performance as an e-book reader as well as reader of other docs. However, at the time of launch the compatibility of available books as well as cost held this back. The newer PRS-505 has ironed out many of the issues and Sony has got its act together with their new bookstore. The Ups: The PRS-500 is a well-designed slim... [Read more]