Sony Reader PRS-300 and PRS-600

Sony has launched 2 new models of e-book readers, the Sony Reader PRS-300 and PRS-600. The Sony PRS300-RC Reader Pocket Edition has a 5-inch display with 800×600 pixel resolutions,  512 MB of memory, USB 2.0 data/power, and brings e-Ink technology (electronic ink) or 8-levels gray scale. It is also capable to synchronize with Windows and Mac computers use eBook Library software. Sony PRS300 includes a rechargeable Lithium-Ion (DC 3.7V) battery that provides up to two full weeks of reading (or 7,500 continuous page turns). It has dimensions of 6.2×4.2×2 inches (LxWxD) and weight is 7.76 oz.

On the other hand, the Sony PRS600-SC Reader Touch Edition comes with a 6-inch touch screen and same resolution as the Sony Reader PRS-300. It has a memory of 512 MB, a feature to take notes on the same screen as a book through a virtual keyboard and a battery life up to 7,500 BBeB Book. It has a dimensions of 6.9×4.8×4 inches (LxWxD) and weight is 10.1 oz.

Sony PRS-300-RC Reader Pocket Edition – $199

• Screen Size: Vizplex 5 inches
• Resolution: 800 x 600 pixels
• Gray Scale: 8-levels gray scale
• Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (battery: DC 3.7 V)
• AC Power: DC 5.2 V
• Battery Life (Approx): 7,500 (BBeB Book)
• USB 2.0 data/power
• 512MB of onboard memory
• Supplied Accessories: USB Cable, Sleeve, Quick Start Flyers
• Unit Dimensions: 6.2″ L x. 4.2″ W x 2″ D, Weight: 7.76 oz.
• Media Formats Supported: Unsecured Text: EPUB File (Non DRM/ Adobe DRM protected), BBeB Book (Non DRM/ PRS DRM protected), PDF file (Non DRM/ Adobe DRM protected) DRM Text: Text file, RTF file, Word file

Sony PRS-600-SC Reader Touch Edition – $299

• Screen Size: Vizplex 6 inches
• Resolution: 800 x 600 pixels
• Gray Scale: 8-levels gray scale
• Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (battery: DC 3.7 V)
• AC Power: DC 5.2 V
• Battery Life (Approx): 7,500 (BBeB Book)
• 512MB of onboard memory
• Supplied Accessories: USB Cable
• Unit Dimensions: 6.9″ L x 4.8″ W x 4″ D, Weight: 10.1 oz.
• Media Formats Supported: Unsecured Text: EPUB File (Non DRM/ Adobe DRM protected), BBeB Book (Non DRM/ PRS DRM protected), PDF file (Non DRM/ Adobe DRM protected) DRM Text: Text file, RTF file, Word file (unsecured), Unsecured Audio: MP3 (Non encrypted), AAC (Non encrypted) Image: JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP