The only other item in the box is the 1.2metre micro USB to USB lead that provides battery charge and the ability to add books and PDFs to it.ĭoing my Internet searches found the Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350 at £149.95 from John Lewis, including free delivery, on the link below. Let us help you find what you are looking for.manuals, firmwares, drivers and more What is Bluetooth wireless technology Sonys eBook Reader automatic. There is a Quick Start Guide with the first eight pages in English and this should enable even a novice to get going.
Surely a light fabric bag should have been provided. The touch edition also has what is stated as a 6inch screen against the 5inch of this model.Īs the screen is slightly recessed it should have some small amount of protection from damage in the pocket but I would certainly not put sharp objects in the same pocket. Sony also do a touch edition that is around 30% heavier, however this pocket edition still has some touch features when choices are offered on the screen. As the reader has built in dictionaries you only need to tap a word to find out its meaning. These devices can hold thousands of volumes and could be useful for a student who might otherwise have to carry several text books. The unit can allow you to read either in portrait of landscape mode.īooks can be purchased from a range of places and indeed this unit can read not only straightforward books but also PDF offerings but certain things do not work all that well such as maps that changing the font size has no real effect, however the zoom in option will allow you to view just a portion of the map to improve legibility. This leaves the face, below the 9.3x7.8cm viewable screen are five icons on a slight ledge and these are controlled by silvered rod buttons underneath. Sony PRS-350 Touch eBook Reader During the 2010 Black Friday sales I was able to purchase Sony PRS-350 Pocket Edition (NYSE:SNE) from Dell (NASDAQ:DELL) for. There is also a stylus tucked into the top right edge that could be useful if you are wearing gloves while using it. Users loved its touchscreen which is very responsive, allowing them to turn pages with a swipe, touching and holding a word also lets you look it up in the dictionary. Please take a look at the below related repair forum topics. The Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350 is a 2014 5-inch e-book reader that is critically acclaimed for its myriad of features, sleek design, and smooth responsive touch interface. The top has the on/off slider and I found it took 15 seconds from switch on the being able to read. SONY PRS-350 BOOK READER PRS350 DIGITAL PRS 350 If you have any question about repairing write your question to the Message board. Both sides are clear a good idea as it could easily be snagged when fitting into a pocket, the back is also clear.
The base has a micro USB socket for book transfer and the occasional time it needs a charge and a small reset hole. There are six sizes of font available and although my eyes are now those of a pensioner and I do occasionally need a magnifying glass for certain things like small print I found ‘S’ a perfectly readable choice.