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Sony Reader PRS-T1

Based on 22 reviews

Excellent:

6
Good:

10
Average:

4
Bad:

2

Pros

Light weight makes it conducive for onehanded use.
Convenient buttons.
Many font options.
Build quality is excellent.
Handwriting feature makes note-taking a breeze.
Offers library integration.
Graphically appealing interface.
Wi-Fi enters standby automatically.
Handwriting notes is easy.
Sharp, dark display.
Workable music playback and Web browser.
Can read even in direct sunlight.

Cons

Plastic bezel attracts fingerprints.
Occasionally feels sluggish.
Browser and store browsing are very slow.
Tantly dropped Wi-Fi connections.
Sluggish keyboard and touch responsiveness.
Stylus can't be stored inside device.
No reader-to-reader lending.
Lacks social networking functionality.
Bezel sides are very narrow.
Battery not removable.
No 3G option.
No mobile apps for reading on smartphones.
AC adapter costs extra.

By PCWorld New Zealand on March 14, 2012

It took me a week to discover that I could turn pages in the Sony PRS-T1 eBook reader by swiping my finger right to move a page forward, or left to move a page back. My natural instinct was just to press the side of the page, as you can on an iPad, to...

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By Wired UK on February 29, 2012

The Sony Reader PRS-T1 is a very capable ebook reader that's extremely light and has a tactile, sensitive screen. It's also an excellent PDF reader and Wi-Fi capability offers some interesting possibilities once the Sony Reader Store opens....

80
By Trusted Reviews on January 30, 2012

The Sony Reader PRS-T1 marks a slight change of direction for Sony's ereader range. Metal construction is out, replaced by a much lighter and slightly more affordable model that's roughly as thin and weighty as a Kindle, while packing better...

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By PC Pro on January 01, 2012

A light and portable ebook reader with an excellent display, sensitive touchscreen and masterful PDF-handling capabilities, but it's still a little...

83
By PC Advisor on December 13, 2011

The Sony Reader Wi-Fi lacks the menu finesse and social media hooks that Barnes & Noble's Nook Simple Touch boasts. But its new pricing puts it right in line with its e-reader competition, and as a result it's an attractive choice, especially...

70
By PCWorld on December 09, 2011

With a touchscreen and a row of physical buttons beneath the display, this e-reader takes a different approach from its competition. Sony Reader Wi-Fi PRS-T1 Review: An E-Reader That's Big on Style and Flexibility Sony Reader Wi-Fi PRS-T1 Review, by...

70
By DigitalVersus on December 08, 2011

The Sony Reader PRS-T1 is a great e-book reader whose touchscreen display boasts great contrast ratios. It's hardly a revolution for the Reader range, but it does finally add WiFi, and support for the ePub format is a definite bonus. It will be even...

80
By Gear Diary on December 05, 2011

The big question here is, who is the audience for this device? If you are an ebook enthusiast, enjoy finding books from multiple sources, and you’re looking for something you can tweak to your heart’s content, this is a great choice at an...

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By CNET Australia on November 22, 2011

Although there have been a few changes and additions, the PRS-T1 is pretty much the same device as the PRS-650 — only much better value for...

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By LaptopMag on November 22, 2011

Handwriting input with a stylus and a slick interface can't save the Sony Reader Wi-Fi from its myriad...

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