You can actually buy it on Amazon for $289, and SONY is currently including 100 FREE CLASSIC BOOKS (of your choice) from a large selection.
The READER (505) is well-designed, easy to use, and a pleasure to own.
It is light; I can hold it in one hand while on the exercise bike,
or have it rest on my chest while in the reclining chair.
Downloading books from the SONY site (or transfering your own WORD files, etc.), is a snap.
Since the battery is only used to turn the page, you are guaranteed to fall asleep long before the battery runs out.
I find I am reading more books now, than before I purchased the Reader.
Even when the battery is low, you can still read while charging. (less than 2 hours)
Unlike Amazon, SONY allows you to read your book library on any PC (including a search function).
Any combination of up to five SONY READERS (plus one PC) can be linked to the same account, and share the same books. Therefore, up to six people in your "family" can read the same book simultaneously.
Enough said?
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SONY is now partnering with BORDERS. Borders is offering a $50 credit toward the purchase of NEW E-books.
You can actually buy it on Amazon for $289, and SONY is currently including 100 FREE CLASSIC BOOKS (of your choice) from a large selection. The READER (505) is well-designed, easy to use, and a pleasure to own. It is light; I can hold it in one hand while on the exercise bike, or have it rest on my chest while in the reclining chair. Downloading books from the SONY site (or transfering your own WORD files, etc.), is a snap. Since the battery is only used to turn the page, you are guaranteed to fall asleep long before the battery runs out. I find I am reading more books now, than before I purchased the Reader. Even when the battery is low, you can still read while charging. (less than 2 hours) Unlike Amazon, SONY allows you to read your book library on any PC (including a search function). Any combination of up to five SONY READERS (plus one PC) can be linked to the same account, and share the same books. Therefore, up to six people in your "family" can read the same book simultaneously. Enough said?