Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300

889 reviews

Apr, 2025

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price (90)
reliability (31)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 889 reviews of Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the screen and battery. The size and portability are also mentioned favorably. The reliability and performance get critical opinions. Views are divided on the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300

alaTest has collected and analyzed 55 user reviews of Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the screen and size. The price and portability also get good views, whereas there are some less positive views about the reliability and performance.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300

alaTest has collected and analyzed 62 user reviews of Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the performance and price. The size and portability are also appreciated, but there are some critical reviews about the reliability.

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85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2025

Expert review by : Rosemary Hattersley (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sony Reader PRS 300 Pocket Edition review

The Sony Reader PRS 300 Pocket Edition is one of the most affordable e-book readers around. And there is plenty to like about it.

dfhsWith direct hook-up to a lending library and links to extra reading materials, Sony has addressed criticisms of its limited e-book options. The Sony Reader PRS 300 Pocket Edition's build is solid, the battery life is long and the design is up to...

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by : Tracy and Matt's Blog (tracyandmatt.co.uk)

Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 Review

The Sony Reader PRS-300 Pocket Edition (what a mouthful!) is a very basic and compact E Reader tailored for people on a budget due to its lack of extra features that most of its competition include. The simplicity of it means that it does what it does...

May, 2010

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Expert review by : Mark Hattersley (techworld.com)

Sony Reader PRS 300 Pocket Edition review

The Sony Reader PRS 300 Pocket Edition is Sony's first e-book reader in the UK that's aimed at mass market adoption. And there is plenty to like about it.

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by : Anthony Dhanendran (talktalk.co.uk)

Sony Reader Pocket PRS-300 ebook reader

An impressive ebook reader to fit in your pocket Sony has been leading the charge of ebook readers in the UK (while Amazonâs Kindle has been popular in America, the launch was delayed here â ...

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by : Alun Taylor (reghardware.co.uk)

Sony Reader PRS-300 Pocket Edition

A nice enough device, but stripped of some significant core abilities offered by the Reader Touch Edition.

Sony has missed an opportunity to pitch the Pocket Edition as the iPod Nano to the Touch Edition's iPod Touch. Sure the Pocket is a fine bit of kit as far as it goes – it's well made, light, compact and provides a fine reading experience – but at £180...

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by : Dan Costa (pcmag.com)

Sony Reader Pocket Edition (PRS-300)

The compact and affordable Digital Reader Pocket Edition isn't packed with features, but it's still Sony's best e-book reader so far.

Affordable. Compact. Solidly built. Compatible with the ePub format, which Amazon's Kindle doesn't support.

No wireless book downloads. No AC adapter. Sony Book Store doesn't include newspapers, magazines or blogs.

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Jul, 2010

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

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Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300

With its sharp 5-inch screen, the Sony Reader Pocket Edition is much more compact than the Kindle 2 and fits comfortably in one hand when reading; font size is adjustable; decent battery life; Sony's eBook Library software is now both Windows- and...

No expandable memory; battery is sealed into unit; screen may be too small for some people; limited zoom function with PDF files; cannot display JPEGs or play back MP3 files; not as zippy as the step-up PRS-600; USB charging only works from PCs.

While Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 has a basic feature set, its $200 price tag, compact size, and Epub file compatibility make it an appealing e-book reader.

Sep, 2009

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Sony PRS-300

The Reader Pocket Edition (Sony PRS-300) lets you access up to 350 of your favorite books from anywhere. Its elegant, lightweight design is small enough to slip into a purse or jacket pocket, and features a 5-inch display with E Ink Vizplex paper-like...

Aug, 2009

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Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 Review

Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 reviewed by ConsumerSearch, which notes pros and cons, along with reviews and ratings for the Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 and comparisons to other eBook Readers

Excellent display; Small and portable; User-friendly interface; PDF, ePub file support

Few extra features; No touch screen; No wireless connectivity

May, 2010

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Expert review by : Yardena Arar (macworld.com)

Review: Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 e-book reader

The Sony Reader Pocket Edition delivers mainstream e-book features in a highly portable package at a great price.

Like previous Sony Readers, the Pocket Edition comes in a metal case (most competitors use some sort of plastic), which may help explain its unexpected heft. But the silvery case felt great in my hands—a good thing, since the neoprene case is a slip-in...

Dec, 2009

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