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Sony Digital Reader Touch Edition - Red (PRS600RC)

3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 82 ratings
Brand Sony
Display Technology Electronic Ink
Screen Size 6 Inches
Memory Storage Capacity 512 MB
Color Red
Item Weight 0.63 Pounds
Supported File Format PDF, EPUB
Human Interface Input Touchscreen
Supports Bluetooth Technology No

About this item

  • 6" display with touch screen navigation
  • Holds up to 350 books
  • Wide variety of content available
  • New Oxford American Dictionary, Second Edition Built in
  • Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD Card compatible

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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. 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 eBook Library software. 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 books at Sony's eBookstore, check out books from public libraries, access over 500,000 free public domain titles from Google, as well as sharing sites, online aggregators and personal publishers (Internet access is required). 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 memory lets you carry up to 350 of your favorite books at a time. Whether you're venturing across town or across the country, the Reader Touch Edition makes an ideal travelling companion. Measuring just 0.4" thin and weighing less than 9 ounces, the Reader Touch Edition is thinner and more lightweight than almost any book, and even many magazines. The Reader Touch Edition utilizes E-Ink screen technology to deliver an amazing, paper-like display that's more like ink on paper and fully readable in direct sunlight. Enjoy up to two full weeks of reading (7,500 continuous page turns) on a single battery charge. Paper-like display for easy, natural reading Two full weeks of reading on a single battery charge Built-in Oxford American English eDictionary Intuitive eBook Library software for PC and Mac 5 adjustable font sizes to customize your

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Customer reviews

3.4 out of 5 stars
3.4 out of 5
82 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the readability and software of the electronic book reader. For example, they mention it's easy to read and use, and comes in handy. That said, some complain about the backlight. Opinions are mixed on quality, battery life, and touch screen.

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18 customers mention15 positive3 negative

Customers like the readability of the electronic book reader. They say it's wonderful, easy to read, and comes in handy. Some appreciate the built-in dictionary function and the ability to turn pages with a flick of the thumb.

"...It's great to turn pages with a flick of the thumb, love the touch screen. Screen lock ups seem to diminish as I learn how to use the reader...." Read more

"...formats, the ability to write notes in the margins, the quality of the dictionary provided, its weight, etc...." Read more

"...I have had my reader for over a month and I have no regrets. Easy to read, easy to figure out, and really simple to take notes with." Read more

"...It's a good reader, nice looking aluminum case (not like cheap plastic cases of many other readers) and pretty long-lasting battery...." Read more

15 customers mention12 positive3 negative

Customers like the software of the electronic book reader. They mention it's easy to use, convenient, and simple to take notes with. Some say the program is easy to download and use, and the form factor is easy and natural to hold. Some readers also mention that the reader is very friendly to other languages.

"...Maybe I'll never need to add cards!The form factor is easy and natural to hold, especially with its M-Edge leather cover...." Read more

"This product is to easy to navigate and get around with downloading books. I have only one complaint, but it is a big one. There is no back light...." Read more

"...I LOVE the Sony touch. The stylus pen makes it so easy to take notes and scroll. My fingers just don't always hit the right spot on the nook...." Read more

"...I love the dictionary. The operating instructions are lengthy and need to be downloaded, but they are needed to fully appreciate this reader...." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers find the electronic book reader easy to use. They say it's easy to navigate and get around with downloading books. They also appreciate the ability to load PDF and Doc files, and the ability get books from their local library. Some customers also like that the product can load MP3 files onto a memory card.

"This product is to easy to navigate and get around with downloading books. I have only one complaint, but it is a big one. There is no back light...." Read more

"...Love the ability to get book from local library...." Read more

"...Enlarging is a good feature and the fact that you can load PDF and Doc files is great...." Read more

"One of the big selling points to me was the ability to load MP3 files onto a memory card and be able to listen to music as well as reading books...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers like the shape of the electronic book reader. They mention it has a sleek look, and is good for reading ebooks. Some customers also love the pretty red color.

"...Not to mention the sleek look that the Nook or Kindle do not pocess...." Read more

"...I have already borrowed ebooks from my library! I love the pretty red color, silly I know but... I love the little case that comes with it...." Read more

"...It's a good reader, nice looking aluminum case (not like cheap plastic cases of many other readers) and pretty long-lasting battery...." Read more

"Very useful toynice shape and good quality materialsomething for log term of useRead just pdf files but it is OK..." Read more

21 customers mention14 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the electronic book reader. Some mention it's a good product with excellent quality, while others say the e-ink display rendered it unusable and the battery life is not one tenth of what is advertised. The screen on the Sony reader is extremely disappointing and the product works like a cheap Chinese product.

"I played with all of them and this is the one that can take a beating and come back for more. Another plus is the memory card slot...." Read more

"...with a slot for a customized LED light, which I also got, and it works wonderfully, though I don't usually need the light...." Read more

"...It is now July 2010 and I have my third replacement. The new ones didn't work right, and now I am getting refurbished readers which is just..." Read more

"...Other than software this is good and usable device. I hope Sony will solve software problem and provide update for its firmware in the future." Read more

10 customers mention6 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the battery life of the electronic book reader. Some mention that the very long life of battery and the solid metal construction of the device make, while others say that it does not last as long when you listen to music while you read.

"...Battery life is more than you will ever need. Add a good cover and you will enjoy reading even more than ever, I did. RH" Read more

"...The battery life is much shorter than my PRS-550 too and the touch screen doesn't work every time...." Read more

"...reader i have found the touch screen extremely responcive, the battery life wonderful, and a true fantacy from the different formats the Sony Reader..." Read more

"...Had it hooked up to the computer all day and was still getting a low battery message...." Read more

7 customers mention4 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the touch screen of the electronic book reader. Some mention that it's extremely responsive, while others say that it doesn't work every time.

"...It's great to turn pages with a flick of the thumb, love the touch screen. Screen lock ups seem to diminish as I learn how to use the reader...." Read more

"...life is much shorter than my PRS-550 too and the touch screen doesn't work every time...." Read more

"...It doesn't wash out like a backlit screen. I like the touch screen, though it's just a gee-whiz factor, and wouldn't be my deciding factor...." Read more

"...Read just pdf files but it is OKOnly it is not that fast touch screen.. but for this money can't find better" Read more

7 customers mention0 positive7 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the backlight of the electronic book reader. They mention that it lacks backlight, making it difficult to read many Amazon format books. They also say that the lighting is slightly not right, making the Sony e-reader unusable.

"...Draw backs are no back light, but none of the readers have that. Limited ability to create folders for sorting reading materials...." Read more

"...The book isn't backlit (neither is Kindle). I don't know if any of them are. I wouldn't want a backlit one...." Read more

"...I have only one complaint, but it is a big one. There is no back light...." Read more

"...When the lighting is slightly not right, it's very hard to read. Also I have to enlarge the print and that makes the words sometimes wrap funny...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

Rocky222
4.0 out of 5 stars Great eReader
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2010
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I played with all of them and this is the one that can take a beating and come back for more. Another plus is the memory card slot. I can store an "unlimited" number of books and information. Draw backs are no back light, but none of the readers have that. Limited ability to create folders for sorting reading materials. I love the dictionary. The operating instructions are lengthy and need to be downloaded, but they are needed to fully appreciate this reader. You need to invest in a wall charger, one with a long cord so you can read while charging. Glare is minimal and vanishes with a slight twist of your wrist. It's great to turn pages with a flick of the thumb, love the touch screen. Screen lock ups seem to diminish as I learn how to use the reader. Reboots are simple evolutions. I very seldom use the stylus that is supplied. All the book lights seem to be about equal and you will need one for night reading. Battery life is more than you will ever need. Add a good cover and you will enjoy reading even more than ever, I did. RH
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Shellie Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars The right choice for me
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2010
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I got it. I love it. I would not give it to somebody whose idea of hard was email. I'd give them the one-stop-solution Kindle. I'm much happier with the world of free books, though! Lots of wonderful stuff has passed into the public domain, and there are many contemporary writers (a fair amount is scifi) who just want to be read, and put their books out for free in epub format. Those are available at several sites I have found, as well as the whole world of public domain. People complain that Kindle has more books. From what I've seen, you just have to do a basic search for "title epub." The epub books aren't centralized like Kindle, which is why I say that's a better fit for someone who's not happy searching. I had trouble with the library software not recognizing the reader, but that was easily fixed by a call to Sony Customer Support. It has been trouble free ever since.

The book isn't backlit (neither is Kindle). I don't know if any of them are. I wouldn't want a backlit one. I bought a leather book-like cover with a slot for a customized LED light, which I also got, and it works wonderfully, though I don't usually need the light. People complain about the glare, but I think they're comparing it to completely non-reflective paper, instead of some other kind of screen. I don't find it particularly distracting. Unlike a laptop, the more ambient light, the easier the screen is to see, just like paper. It doesn't wash out like a backlit screen. I like the touch screen, though it's just a gee-whiz factor, and wouldn't be my deciding factor. The deciding factor for me was the non-proprietary book format, and I was also influenced by how much memory I can add (memory cards, just like a camera). So far I've got about 6' of bookshelf in my hand, and I haven't even made a dent in the on-board memory. Maybe I'll never need to add cards!

The form factor is easy and natural to hold, especially with its M-Edge leather cover. I like it better than Kindle, which has a keyboard on the bottom. Unlike Kindle, it has no cellular connection. Just a USB cable. But since I've never stood in line at the grocery store all in a sweat to download a book NOW, I don't care. This was definitely the right choice for my 60th birthday present to ME!
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JML
1.0 out of 5 stars I can't get one that works and Sony doesn't seem to care
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2010
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I used one of the original Sony Reader's for a year or two and then decided to treat myself to an upgrade to the Touch Edition (PRS-600). I love the concept of the reader, but I have had very bad luck with getting a PRS-600 reader that will work. I purchased the Touch in late December 2009. It is now July 2010 and I have my third replacement. The new ones didn't work right, and now I am getting refurbished readers which is just getting someone else's problems. I got my most recent replacement in early June and immediately I discovered that I had to try to turn it on repeatedly before it would actually come to life. Then, early in July, in the middle of a book it just froze. I had to reset it and it came back on, but not to the book I was reading, let alone the proper page. I had to regroup to figure out where I was in the book. I have since had to reset it several times. I called Sony and told them that I didn't see any point in them continuing to replace this model because I don't think it is stable. The battery life is much shorter than my PRS-550 too and the touch screen doesn't work every time. Sometimes I have to slide my finger across the screen four or five times before it changes to the next page. I finally spoke to a supervisor who told me he was going to overnight me the Daily Edition as a replacement. Supposedly that works better. That was two weeks ago and I still don't have it. They didn't send the replacement out until after the deadline for overnight shipment, so two days later I got another PRS-600 -- not the PRS-900 that was promised. I called and I was assured that the 900 would go out that day and be delivered the next day. I never got an email with tracking information. So, the 900 didn't arrive the next day and of course, they are closed on the weekend. I called Monday and got a run around. Now I have no idea when the replacement will arrive. I can't get anyone I can understand on the phone. I reported this to the San Diego headquarters and was told someone at an escalated customer service department in FL would contact me within two days. I still have no reply. No functioning reader. I paid a huge amount of money for this ($300) and it is useless. It seems that Sony has abdicated responsibility for its products and customer service to foreign nationals and no one keeps their commitments. I have always had high regard for Sony products, by that is gone now.
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Sunny
3.0 out of 5 stars Digital Reader....
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2013
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This product is to easy to navigate and get around with downloading books. I have only one complaint, but it is a big one. There is no back light. I would not recommend this product because it is hard on the eyes when you are reading. I contacted Sony, and they informed me that nothing could be done about this problem. If I had known, I would not have bought this reader.
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