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Sony PRS-600 review

Sony has introduced new e-book readers and ditched the previously used naming system. Previously, the numbers in the name indicated the current model number. In the current naming convention, Sony introduces a new distinction between the phones in the lineup. Sony Reader Touch Edition is designed as a touch-sensitive reading device with finger-touch control, which distinguishes this model from previous models. But not only the possibilities of touch control are the differences, but also the versatility. The Sony Reader Touch Edition is ideal for your everyday e-book reader.

SONY PRS-600 has no differences in body size and screen diagonal from other e-books. First of all, the device will be liked by its versatility and conservatism. Managing the book is simple and convenient, which removes restrictions on the age and gender of users, and the appearance cannot but please fans of various devices. This model, like most others, does not have a built-in backlight or the ability to access the Internet, so data transmission is possible only when connected to a computer. It is the lack of wireless connectivity that this device loses to the Amazon Kindle 2.

Equipment

Together with SONY PRS-600 are:

Case

USB cable

User manual in several brochures

Dimensions, housing, control

Externally SONY PRS-600little different from Sony PRS-700. The design is pretty traditional for Sony. Austere appearance, using high quality body materials and quality assembly. The body consists of metal, plastic, and a rubberized back surface. Although the material is matte, fingerprints remain on it. This applies not only to the screen, which the user will often touch, but also to the case itself. If the coating was more embossed, then there would be fewer traces, or they simply would not be visible.

In SONY PRS-600 the body is smooth, pleasant to the touch and fits perfectly in the hand. These are aesthetic factors, because they do not play any role in improving ergonomics..

The sides at the edges are not wide and are unlikely to become comfortable to grip. Finger often goes beyond such edging.

Cover slots are available, although the cover itself will have to be purchased separately. An inexpensive plastic case is supplied with the device. It is better to buy a new cover, which will have a positive effect on both convenience and reliability. You can use covers from previous models, even backlit ones, but fit to size.

In some way the body SONY PRS-600looks more solid than the PRS-700 case. Either it looks thinner visually, or the proportions give this impression. The weight of this device is as much as 280 g, without a cover or case. Dimensions - 121x174x10 mm.

There are no frames around the screen, as it was in the PRS-700. The display is flush with the body. Perhaps it adds to the elegance. Now there is no need for this frame, as the Touch Edition does not have built-in backlighting.

Also, the number of keys on the body of the device has decreased. Previously, there were 7, but now only 5. Removed the search keys "Search" and cancel the action "Esc". Instead, other keys are used or these functions are available on the touchscreen. The following buttons are available:

Backpaging back

Forwardpaging forward

Homeaccess to the main menu

Magnifierchange of size

Optionsaccess to settings

On the lower edge are:

Key Reset, to reset if the device "freezes" for some reason

Charger connector

MiniUSB port for connecting to a computer and charging the battery from USB

Paired volume control button

3.5mm headphone jack

The stylus is located at the top of the right side. It can be used to control SONY PRS-600 as well as your finger. In addition, it is possible to create notes using the handwriting function.In this case, the stylus is irreplaceable.

At the top of the building are located:

LED indicator of battery charge and device operation

On / Off key

Memory card slots Memory Stick Duo and SDHC

There are no controls on the back. It is rubberized to prevent slipping out of your hands.

Display

Display resolution 600x800 pixels, 166 dpi, size 6 inches. It can display 8 shades of gray and is made using E-Ink technology.

The external characteristics of the screen are as follows - it is divided into two parts: the screen itself, which in terms of characteristics is almost the same as in the PRS-505, and a touch layer is located close to it. And here is the fundamental difference compared to the PRS-700, in which the image was not contrasting and a little hazy. SONY PRS-600surpasses its predecessor in these parameters. Even compared to the PRS-505, the image quality and contrast are many times higher thanmean. In terms of characteristics, it is closer to the PRS-505, but there are some differences.

Comparison of PRS-600 and PRS-505

Due to the touch layer located on top, the screen is not matte, but glossy, as a result of which glare and reflections appear. The hardest part to read is when there is direct light on the screen, but you can adapt. You just need to choose an angle at which there are fewer reflections and glare. Due to the contrast and clarity of the image, in comparison with the PRS-700, reading convenience is greater.

There is another design feature for comfort. There is a joint between the touchscreen and the case itself, a certain elevation. Scrolling occurs by moving your finger across the display from right to left or left to right, depending on the circumstances.

In general, the impression is slightly above average. The device is far from perfect picture quality, but a four on the five-point system is enough. For a higher score, the display quality should be the same as in the PRS-505, but the display should remain touch-sensitive. So far, this has not been achieved, possibly because the sensory layer is on top.

Software

It can be noted that SONY PRS-600 «inside ”looks much richer. This applies to a large number of formats supported by the device, the front panel does not look monolithic, but is simply customizable to the needs of the user, many innovations have appeared, like the same handwriting input and the ability to create text notes. At the same time, shortcomings appeared. For some reason, the rotation of the display stopped acting by pressing the "Magnifier" key, which is responsible for changing the font size. When clicking on the status bar, you cannot call “Search” and “History”. Little things, but unpleasant.

The appearance of the main menu "Home" is pleasantly surprising. Thanks to the handwriting function, you do not have to carry a notebook with you all the time, everything can be written in SONY PRS-600. This option is much more convenient and faster than typing using the keys. Who knows, maybe the new models will have a phone book or support for maps for navigation using GPS. The use of new functions and the rejection of the old ones, of course, are justified by something.

In read mode, the functions remain unchanged. Reading, paging, the ability to create bookmarks, screen rotation by 90 degrees, history stores transitions and paging, you can create notes and underline text. That is, in fact, everything that the PRS-700 “could”. In addition to all this, two keys were removed from the case, and their functions were transferred to the menu. It is now easier to delete a book, for this you do not need to move up one level in the menu, but simply apply the Delete Book command in the Options.

The display of the library is gradually becoming traditional. You can view a list of books, covers, sort by author, title, date, and search for books. You can rotate the screen in the same way as when reading a book.

When you press the "Home" key while reading a book, the user will be taken not to the library, but to the main menu "Home". In this model, the menu is associated with the book itself, and not located separately. The settings have the following options:

1.Date and Time: date and time are set

2.Date and Time Format: customization of date and clock templates

3.Power Management: auto power off settings

4.Page Turn Gesture: choice of direction of movement of the finger for paging

5.Slideshow: automatic paging of images

6.Menu Language: setting the interface language

7.Advanced Settings: additional settings, they include:

Device Lock: keypad lock

Calibrate Touch Screen: touch screen calibration

Keyboard: setting the language for the keyboard

Dictionary: choice of dictionaries, you can connect additional

Customize Home Menu: setting the main menu "Home"

Clear Keyboard History: clearing keyboard usage history

Format Memory: formatting internal and external memory

Device Shutdown: turn off the device

8.About: displaying machine information

9.Restore Defaults: return to factory settings

The software contains two games Handwriting and Text Memo.

Works SONY PRS-600 fast, without any braking. Operation is possible with a stylus or a finger, thanks to the large interface. You can create notes not only with handwriting, but also use the touch QWERTY keyboard. It's more convenient for someone.

Memory

The device has 512 MB of built-in memory, of which about 380 MB is provided to the user. You can also use a Memory Stick Duo up to 16 GB and SDHC up to 16 GB.

Supported formats

SONY PRS-600 supports text formats TXT, DOC, PDF, RTF, Epub, LRF, BBeB Book. Also, it can display images in JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG formats and play music or audio books in MP3 and AAC formats.

Battery

The battery in the device is lithium-ion, according to the manufacturer, it should be enough for 7500 pages.

Conclusion

The e-book turned out to be relatively good. The device is comfortable and functional. But it is up to the user to decide whether all this functionality is needed or not.

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