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November 2011
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The editors liked
Many font options
Build quality is excellent
Handwriting feature makes note-taking a breeze
Offers library integration
Multimedia and note-taking featuresPinch-to-zoom touchscreenEasy access to public library and Google Books contentLightweight
As lightweight as it gets
Display holds up really well in sunlight
Builtin wireless
Touchscreen U.I. is easy to use
Comes with web browser and note taking apps
Three color choices available
The
Clear eInk screen
Responsive touchscreen that doesn't add glare
Can check out and read library books
Can read even in direct sunlight
Wi-Fi connectivity to buy and download books from the Sony Reader Store (bookstore)
Lightweight
Graphically appealing interface
Wi-Fi enters standby automatically
Handwriting notes is easy
Slim design
Excellent contrast
Includes a memory card slot
A headphone jack
And ePub support
Attractive font choices
Light weight makes it conducive for one-handed use
Convenient buttons
* Convenient buttons
Lighter than its peers
Sharp
Dark display
Workable music playback and Web browser
Supports finger-touch or stylus input
EPub compatibility
Competitive price
Great UI and touch experience
Can download books using reader from public library
Google and Sony store
Has stylus for note-taking
Excellent PDF support
Light
Solid build
Comfortable to hold onehanded
Excellent screen for reading and touchfunctions
Internet and bookfinding and sharing functions are superb
The Sony Reader Wi-Fi PRS-T1 is a compact and lightweight touch-screen e-book reader. It offers access to large catalog of e-books
Magazines
And newspapers via Sony's online store
Plus online loaners from your local library
Has support for EPUB files
The editors didn't like
Browser and store browsing are very slow
Sluggish screen refresh
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Relatively pricey compared to the KindleFull screen refresh with every page turn
Google books content no longer available
Pages can be slow to refresh – especially with graphics
Can't read in very dim or dark rooms
More expensive than competition
Constantly dropped Wi-Fi connections
Sluggish keyboard and touch responsiveness
Stylus can't be stored inside device
No reader-to-reader lending
Lacks social networking functionality
Clunky Reader Store is difficult to use
No Reader Store-compatible iPhone or iPad apps
A few bugs
Occasionally feels sluggish
Plastic bezel attracts fingerprints
* Plastic bezel attracts fingerprints
Price when rated
$130
Bezel sides are very narrow
Battery not removable
No 3G option
No mobile apps for reading on smartphones
AC adapter costs extra
Costs a bit more than the competition
Glossy sides damage very easily
Expensive compared to even 3G models and future competition
At $149
The PRS-T1 costs $50 more than the $99 Kindle Touch and it doesn't offer some of the little extras
Like 3G wireless
E-book lending
And social-media integration
That competing e-readers offer. The Sony bookstore isn't as extensive as Amazon.co
Slim and lightweight, sensitive touch screen, WiFi, Sony Reader Store (when it opens),
A bit pricey
The Sony Reader PRS-T1 is a very capable ebook reader that's extremely light and has a tactile, sensitive screen. It's also an excellent PDF reader and Wi-Fi capability offers some interesting possibilities once the Sony Reader Store opens. It's a wort...
Multi-touch touchscreen, Thin and very light, Great E-ink Pearl screen
Reader Store still not open, No LRF support, Glossy front annoys
The Sony Reader PRS-T1 marks a slight change of direction for Sony's ereader range. Metal construction is out, replaced by a much lighter and slightly more affordable model that's roughly as thin and weighty as a Kindle, while packing better connectivity,...
Published: 2012-01-01, Author: Jonathan , review by: alphr.com
A light and portable ebook reader with an excellent display, sensitive touchscreen and masterful PDF-handling capabilities, but it's still a little expensive...
Abstract: This is the e-reader for executive types, with a price tag to match: it's smart and sleek looking, the lightest on the market and has a touch screen. If you've ever had the urge to improve upon Proust, there's a stylus with which to make notes (althoug...
The Sony Reader Wi-Fi lacks the menu finesse and social media hooks that Barnes & Noble's Nook Simple Touch boasts. But its new pricing puts it right in line with its e-reader competition, and as a result it's an attractive choice, especially for peopl...
Great sizeweight ratio, Good contrast on the touchscreen display, Responsiveness, Attractive, intuitive interface, Room to extend the memory, Support for ePub with and without DRM
No wall charger included, Sony Store not available in the UK
The Sony Reader PRS-T1 is a great e-book reader whose touchscreen display boasts great contrast ratios. It's hardly a revolution for the Reader range, but it does finally add WiFi, and support for the ePub format is a definite bonus. It will be even be...
The Reader's great touchscreen and intuitive interface make it a joy to use, and its Public Library service is currently the only way to borrow eBooks ...
