Sony Reader PRS-505 review

Just a quick video review of the Sony Reader PRS-505. Sadly the camera cut off the last minute or so, but it was just a quick summary so it's not a big loss. And yes, I know it's SDHC (for SD High Capacity) rather than SHDC. Just a brain slip.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• sony
• reader
• prs-505
• review

[theincrediblejuly]

Can I put my own documents to the reader?

[mattgemmelluk]

As mentioned in the video, yes you can - text files, RTF, PDF, epub, etc.

[spiralbrain]

Very good Review thanks, and a very good Scottish accent as well. is that the Samsung T220 in the background?

[mattgemmelluk]

It's a T240 actually - well spotted!

[SomRandomUserName]

I mainly buy programming books as PDFs. Have you tested the PDF rendering? Does it retain layout and images? How's the resolution? Can the screen show a single A4/Letter PDF page on the screen?

[mattgemmelluk]

I've tried some dev books on the Reader, and it manages pretty well. The text on an A4 page is a bit small to read comfortably (the device will display it though), but it does retain layout, images etc. If you have the option to reformat the PDF as A5, you'll fare a lot better.

Some of the prog book publishers have Reader-specific versions (like Pragmatic), and they look great. If you're looking for a device for A4 PDFs, the Reader isn't really for you - try an Iliad or ideally a Kindle DX.

[ayetoday]

Superb review, thanks very much!

[JohnRater]

Awesome review and awesome accent

[punkiduit]

Does anybody know where can I get a screen to replace my broken one on a 505?

[guyXinXsuit]

Great review, very helpful!

[rancwr]

I just ordered a 505! They aren't being manufactured any more, and I've read they are one of the best readers out there.

I also have a Mac, but I believe the new Sony software comes in a Mac version. Do you know if that's so?

[richcoolerearth]

Nice dual screen.