Sony PRS-T1 6 Digital E-Ink Pearl eReader with Wi-Fi (Black)
Sony PRS-T1 Overview:
The Sony PRS-T1 Wi-Fi Reader (Black) has a number of things going for it, not the least of which is its Wi-Fi connectivity. Supported browsers include IE, Firefox, Chrome, and Safari. Another great aspect of this feature is access to the public library for wireless lending. EPUB, PDF, and Text formats are all supported - whether the books are transferred to the device wirelessly or not.
In contrast to its predecessor, the PRS-T1 is lighter and smaller, making it easier to carry wherever you go. The 6" screen also provides the option to use two fingers when navigating the touch screen. This feature allows you to utilize scroll, rotate, pinch open and close, and secondary right click functions. Of course you can still choose to use the included stylus for navigation or hand writing. Using the buttons at the bottom of the screen is an option as well. Additionally, a quick response virtual keyboard is at your disposal.
When it comes to the actual reading, the PRS-T1 features what Sony calls a "natural experience" display that's easy on the eyes. The E Ink Pearl E-Paper mimics real paper, which allows you to read as long as you wish. And with the long-life battery that lasts up to a month - with the wireless turned off - you can do just that! Having enough reading material to last that long isn't an issue either. The PRS-T1 allows for content purchasing and sharing from the Sony Reader Store, other tethered and wireless devices you own, the public library, and online aggregators.
Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Internet accessibility - Wireless access to public library lending, supports multiple formats: EPUB, PDF, Text
Advanced Dual Touch Screen
- Scroll, open, touch, and zoom with two fingers
Book Cover as Screen Saver
- When the screen goes unused for awhile, it reverts back to the book cover of the text you're reading. This feature both saves power and keeps your place. Alternate screen savers include a selected image, text note, or handwriting
Account Login
- Includes "Remember Me" functionality
Up to One Month of Battery Life
- The PRS-T1 boasts up to 1 month of battery life, with the wireless turned off
Sleek Design
- The PRS-T1 is smaller and lighter than its predecessor - making it easier to carrier and utilize no matter where you find yourself
Purchase Content
- eBooks, newspapers/magazines, online gift cards from the Sony Reader Store
Supported Browsers
- IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari
Key Features:
- Advanced Dual Touch Screen
- Lightweight Design
- Multiple Content Options
- Wireless Public Library Lending
- Supports EPUB, PDF, Text
- E-Paper
- Virtual Keyboard
- 6" Screen Size
- Battery Life Up to 1 Month
- Supports IE, Firefox, Chrome, and Safari
Full Features:
- 6-inch E Ink Pearl screen
- Infrared touchscreen with multi-touch
- 800 x 600 pixel resolution, 16 levels of grayscale
- Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)
- Language interface: English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, and Spanish
- 2GB memory
- MicroSD card slot for cards up to 32GB
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Mini USB 2.0 port
- Battery Life: 3-4 weeks
- Supported formats: Adobe DRM, EPUB, PDF, TXT, MP3, AAC, JPEG, PNG, GIF, and BMP
- Dimensions: 6 7/8" x 4 3/8" x 3/8"
- Weight: 5.9 ounces
- Colors: Black
Sony PRS-T1 Specifications:
Media Format
- DRM Text: ePub (OPS v2.0, .epub file extension, Adobe DRM protected), PDF (PDF v1.6 or before, .pdf file extension, Adobe DRM protected)
- Image: JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP
- Unsecured Audio: Unsecured Audio: MP3 (Non encrypted), AAC (Non encrypted)
- Unsecured Text: ePub, PDF, TXT
Memory
- Internal: 1.3GB
- External: microSD card up to 32GB
Wireless
Display
- Display Technology: E Ink Pearl with Clear Touch Infrared Technology
- Gray Scale: 16 level gray scale
- Resolution: 600 x 800 pixels
- Screen Size: 6" / 15.2cm
Operating Conditions
Power
- AC Power: Built-in rechargeable battery: 3.7VDC
- Battery Life: A single charge lasts over a month with wireless off based upon a half-hour of daily reading time.; Read on a single battery charge for 3-4 weeks with wireless on.; Up to 14,000 continuous page turns when reading only
- Recharging Time: Fully charges in approximately 2 hours via the approved U.S. power adapter. Approx. 2.5 hours supports charging from your computer via the included USB 2.0 cable
System Requirements
- General: OS: Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bit) - Windows 7 Starter - Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium - Windows 7 Professional - Windows 7 Ultimate - Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bit) - Windows Vista Home Basic with Service Pack 2 or later - Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 2 or later - Windows Vista Business with Service Pack 2 or later - Windows Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 2 or later - Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit only) - Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 3 or later - Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3 or later - Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 & 2005 with Service Pack 3 or later - Mac OS X version 10.7 (64 bit only) - Mac OS X version 10.7 or later
- CPU: 1GHz Intel processor
- RAM: 512MB
- Free space on hard disc: 250MB or more Depending on the content amount, more space may be required
- Monitor: 1024 × 768 display with 24-bit color
- Network: Broadband internet connection
- Specifications: Reader software is not supported by the following environments: An operating system other than those included above - Personally built computer or operating system - Multi-boot environment - Multi-monitor environment
Dimensions
- Size: 6.9 x 4.4 x 0.4" (17.5 x 11.1 x 0.9 cm)
- Weight: 5.9 oz (167.2 g)