Sony PRS600 Reader Touch Edition lets you take your favourite books with you wherever you go with the PRS600 Reader Touch Edition. Using "electronic ink" giving the screen that natural look as if reading off paper. Ultra light, slim and intuitive, it features a 6" paper-like touchscreen display for a totally interactive reading experience, whether you're commuting, travelling or relaxing at home.
| Product Model: | PRS600 |
| Product Name: | PRS600 Digital Text Reader |
| Product Type: | Digital Text Reader |
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| Number of Books: | 350 |
| Features: | Dictionary |
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| Flash Memory Capacity: | 512MB |
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| Screen Size: | 6" |
| Display Screen Technology: | Vizplex |
| Touchscreen: | Yes |
| Display Resolution: | 800 x 600 |
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| Language Support: | English |
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| Software Included: |
eBook Library |
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| Battery Built-in: | Yes |
| Battery Chemistry: | Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Battery Recharge Time: | 2 Hour |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Colour: | Silver |
| Dimensions: | 17.43cm Height x 12.1cm Width x 0.98cm Depth |
| Weight: | 286 g |
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