Sony Reader PRS-T2 (black)
Manufacturer: Sony Part number: PRST2BC
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Sony Reader PRS-T2 (black) price range: $127.96 - $135.99
- Reviewed by: David Carnoy
- Edited by: John Falcone
- Reviewed on: 10/29/2012
- Released on: 08/16/2012
The good: The Sony Reader PRS-T2 is a compact and lightweight touch-screen e-book reader with built-in Wi-Fi and fast page turns. It offers access to a large catalog of e-books, magazines, and newspapers via Sony's online store, plus online loaners from your local library. It also supports EPUB files, and is compatible with any e-book store that uses the Adobe DRM format. Its battery lasts for up to two months on a single charge with Wi-Fi off.
The bad: At $129, the PRS-T2 costs $10 more than competing models that have an integrated light. The Sony bookstore isn't as extensive as Amazon's or B&N's, and the Sony Reader app isn't currently available on the iPhone and iPad.
The bottom line: The Sony PRS-T2 is a perfectly good touch-screen e-reader whose only sin is that it doesn't have any competitive advantages over Amazon's and Barnes & Noble's e-readers.
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show Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part number: PRST2BC
- Description: Enjoy your favorite books whenever, wherever on the Sony Reader. Boasting a 6" touchscreen and weighing less than 6 ounces, the PRS-T2 Reader is no bigger than an average paperback. The Sony Reader features a glare-free, E-Ink Pearl touch screen that is so easy to read, you'll never want to put it down.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type eBook reader
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 4.375 in x 0.375 in x 6.875 in
- Weight 5.9 oz
- Color Black
- Packaged contents Stylus
- Slot provided type [Dec 3, 2010 from CDS: Slot Provided] microSD
Display
- Type 6 in,
Monochrome E Ink - Display Resolution 800 x 600
- Touchscreen Yes - Yes
- Features Anti-glare
- Display type 6 in,
E Ink - Color Depth 4-bit (16 gray levels)
- Max resolution 800 x 600
Memory
- Flash Memory 2 GB
- Supported Flash Memory Cards microSD
- Flash memory installed 2 GB
Communications
- Wireless Connectivity 802.11b/g/n
- Security Protocols & Features WPS
Operating System / Software
- OS Required Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits),
Apple MacOS X 10.5.6 or later,
Apple MacOS X 10.6.2 or later,
Microsoft Windows XP,
Apple MacOS X 10.4.11 or later,
Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits) EBook Reader
- Supported Text Formats EPUB ,
PDF ,
TXT - Supported Still Image Formats PNG,
JPEG,
BMP,
GIF - Features Wi-Fi ,
Touch screen ,
Expandable memory Location
- GPS Navigation None
Input Device
- Type Touch-screen
Expansion and Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x microSD
- Interfaces 1 x USB 2.0
System Requirements for PC Connection
- System Requirements Details Windows XP - Celeron - 800 MHz - RAM 128 MB - HDD 100 MB,
Windows 7/Vista - Celeron - 800 MHz - RAM 512 MB - HDD 100 MB,
MacOS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.2 - PowerPC G3 - RAM 128 MB - HDD 60 MB Battery
- Run Time 2 month(s)
- Run Time Details Web browsing over Wi-Fi - up to 42 day(s)
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Stylus
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable
Dimensions & Weight
- Width 4.375 in
- Depth 0.375 in
- Height 6.875 in
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Sony Reader PRS-T2 (white)
$124.98 - $135.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Wi-Fi,
6 in,
Monochrome E Ink,
4.375 in x 0.375 in x 6.875 in,
5.9 oz
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Sony Reader PRS-T2 (red)
$124.98 - $139.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Wi-Fi,
6 in,
Monochrome E Ink,
4.375 in x 0.375 in x 6.875 in,
5.9 oz
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Sony Reader PRS-T2 (black)
$127.96 - $135.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g,
6 in,
Monochrome E Ink - Yes,
4.375 in x 0.375 in x 6.875 in,
5.9 oz
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