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| Price | $269 to $299 at 5 stores | $359 at 1 store | $269 to $299 at 11 stores | $399 to $399 at 2 stores | |
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| Average user rating | 0 stars No reviews, write one! | 3.0 stars out of 47 reviews | 2.5 stars out of 89 reviews | 3.0 stars out of 25 reviews | 5.0 stars out of 1 review |
| Release date | August 21, 2008 | November 19, 2007 | February 01, 2007 | October 16, 2007 | October 22, 2008 |
| The Bottom Line | While the PRS-505 Reader Digital Book is not without flaws, Sony's improvements make this model easier to recommend. | With its free built-in wireless capabilities and PC-free operation, Amazon's Kindle holds a distinct advantage over Sony's Reader and is a promising evolution of the electronic book--but Amazon needs to bring down the pricing for both the device and the content to attract a wider audience. | Though the Sony PRS-500 Portable Reader System is an impressive platform for reading e-books and other documents, the price and availability of compatible "books" makes it a tougher sell. | While the PRS-505 Reader Digital Book is not without flaws, Sony's improvements make this model easier to recommend. | Basic specs |
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