The Sony PRS-900 Reader Daily Edition is Sony’s answer to the kindle and the Nook – introducing free 3G wireless access that allows users to browse, buy and download books and magazines directly to their reader, the PRS-900 Daily Edition Reader launches Sony into the same sphere as industry leaders like Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Wireless connectivity omits the need to interface with a computer and lets users download on the go, for a truly portable experience.
3G Mobile Broadband Network for the PSR-900 Daily Edition
The 3G mobile broadband network gives users a direct connection to the Sony Reader Store for fast transfers. The Sony PRS-900 Daily Edition Reader continues to support other e-reader industry standards, like ePub and PDF for support of free public domain titles and public library resource access.
New Features on the Sony PRS-900 Daily Edition
Wi-Fi isn’t the only improvement Sony has made with the introduction of the PRS-900 Daily Edition Reader – it also includes:
- 7-inch screen for more text display and a more genuine reading experience. The Daily Edition touchscreen is intuitive and simple to navigate, 600 x 1024 pixel resolution, 6 font sizes and 16 E Ink greyshades
- Touchscreen navigation for easy use and interaction - as well as zooming, panning and tapping commands.
- Books and magazines available from the Online Reader Store with free wireless – as well as more than one million free domain titles from Google Books
- 1.68 GB onboard memory that supports hundreds of titles, as well as memory stick ports that store up to 32 GB
On the other hand, there are a few things to consider before committing to a Sony PRS-900 Daily Edition e-reader. Like a lot of e-readers, the Daily Edition doesn’t include a web browser, still has some screen reflectivity and uses Sony ebooks and software, which some users report problems with. Over all, the Sony PRS-900 Daily Reader introduces a lot of new benefits and improves a lot of design features over other models.
Special Features with the Daily Edition Reader
Unlike many other e-reader models, the PRS-900 Daily Edition comes with a number of accessories – an AC adapter, pre-installed SIM card, USB cable, replaceable and rechargeable battery pack, stylus utility, leather cover and travel case – which help justify the $399. US price tag.
