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Sony Reader PRS-505 in Ebook Readers
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Verdict
The PRS-505 marries style and purpose to stunning effect. If you can bear the price tag and do without the ability to annotate text, this eBook reader could make you the envy of everyone on the bus.
Review Date: 12 Sep 2008
Price when reviewed: £169 (£194 inc VAT)
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| Part Code | Reader PRS-505 |
| Review Date | 12 Sep 2008 |
| Price ex VAT | £169 |
| Price inc VAT | £194 |
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| Screen | |
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| Screen size | 6.0in |
| Resolution | 600 x 800 |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Battery | |
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| Battery Life | 6,800 page turns |
| Integrated memory | 0GB |
| Memory-card type | Memory Stick Duo, SD |
| Dimensions | |
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| Dimensions | 122 x 175 x 8mm (WDH) |
| Weight | 260g |
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| Plain text |
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