Sony PRS-505

1844 reviews

Dec, 2024

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usability (1370)
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screen (330)
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price (291)
reliability (118)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1844 reviews of Sony PRS-505. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and screen. The size and portability also get good feedback, but there are some mixed reviews about the performance. There are some critical comments about the reliability and 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 PRS-505 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony PRS-505

alaTest has collected and analyzed 862 user reviews of Sony PRS-505 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. Reviewers are impressed by the size and price. The performance and portability also get good opinions. There are some negative reviews about the reliability.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Riyad Emeran (trustedreviews.com)

Sony Reader PRS-505 - eBook Reader

Sony finally brings its eBook reader to the UK, but was it worth the wait? Updated with video review.

The eBook revolution won’t be for everyone, but if you’re willing to give digital books a try, the Sony Reader is well worth investing in. The screen on this device is nothing short of staggering, and with 6,800 page turns between battery charges, you...

Oct, 2008

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

Sony Reader PRS-505 review

Sony's Reader is a leatherbound handheld device that allows you to carry hundreds of novels and reference books in electronic form. This latest version can now play MP3 music files and also recognise a greater range of file formats.

This lightweight and attractive electronic book reader will either delight or aggrieve bookworms, so sound them out if you’re thinking of treating someone for Christmas. We’d prefer to see more generous onboard memory included and Mac support, yet...

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Sony PRS-505 Reader review

A sharp marketeer called the Reader the ‘iPod of books'. But is it as revolutionary as that?

Outclassed by paper books, but the best of the ebook reader bunch. If only the ebooks themselves were cheaper

Oct, 2008

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A sharp marketeer called the Reader the ‘iPod of books'. But is it as revolutionary as that?

Outclassed by paper books, but the best of the ebook reader bunch. If only the ebooks themselves were cheaper

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by (gadgetheaven.co.uk)

Sony Reader PRS-505

Developed inconjunction with E Ink®, the E Ink Corporation in the United States. E Ink® is an example of what is known as an EPD (“Electronic Paper Display”) and allows text and black-and-white images to be displayed in high resolution, and high...

The necessary software – that is, Sony eBook Library – and instructions (a “quick start” guide, and full user guide) to get you started are included, as is a soft carrying case. Other, more robust, cases are available as optional extras.

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by (gadgetheaven.co.uk)

Sony Reader eBook PRS-505

released in 2006, which have seen increases of between 100% and 150% in the same time period. The Sony Reader PRS-505 is due to launch in the UK in September 2008, and – following its success in the United States, [...]

May, 2012

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Expert review by : electricpig.co.uk (electricpig.co.uk)

Sony E-Reader PRS-505 review

The PRS-505 is one sexy, highly desirable gadget

Looks great, feels great, easy to use one handed

Sluggish performance

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by (itreviews.co.uk)

Sony - Reader PRS-505

Ebooks have been around for a long time, but they've never really captured the public's imagination. One way to get over that hurdle is with well designed, easy to use, cool-looking kit. Sony's Reader PRS-505 is ...

The Reader PRS-505 is the most elegant device of its type we have seen. It is expensive, though, and you may want to abandon Sony's PC software. If you are a Mac user you'll need to find another software solution anyway, as the Mac is not supported.

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Techworld (techworld.com)

Sony Reader PRS-505 review

This lightweight and attractive electronic book reader will either delight or aggrieve bookworms, so sound them out if youâ€™re thinking of treating someone for Christmas. Weâ€™d prefer to see more generous onboard memory included and Mac support, yet...

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Sony Reader PRS-505

This updated version of the Reader uses an electronic paper display and allows eBook lovers to buy their books straight from Sony Connect. Weighing a mere 250g and 15.2 centimetres in diagonal, the Sony Reader PRS-505 comes with a 256 MB memory, an 8...

Sep, 2008

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