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Sony Reader PRS-T1

Based on 20 reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

9
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
Lighter than its peers, Sharp, dark display, Workable music playback and Web browser, Supports finger-touch or stylus input, EPub compatibility, Competitive price
Clear eInk screen, Responsive touchscreen that doesn't add glare, Can check out and read library books, Can read even in direct sunlight, Wi-Fi connectivity to buy and download books from the Sony Reader Store (bookstore), Lightweight
Slim design, Excellent contrast, Includes a memory card slot, a headphone jack, and ePub support, Attractive font choices.
The Sony Reader Wi-Fi PRS-T1 is a compact and lightweight touch-screen e-book reader. It offers access to large catalog of e-books, magazines, and newspapers via Sony's online store, plus online loaners from your local library, has support for EPUB fi
Great UI and touch experience, can download books using reader from public library, Google and Sony store, has stylus for notetaking, excellent PDF support.

Cons

Plastic bezel attracts fingerprints, Occasionally feels sluggish.
Browser and store browsing are very slow; Sluggish screen refresh; Downloading is slow OR requires a computer We truly appreciate it when you share. Thank you! =)FacebookShareRedditDiggStumbleUponEmailPrint
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
Can't read in very dim or dark rooms
Clunky Reader Store is difficult to use, No Reader Store-compatible iPhone or iPad apps, A few bugs.
At $149, the PRS-T1 costs $50 more than the $99 Kindle Touch and it doesn't offer some of the little extras, like 3G wireless, e-book lending, and social-media integration, that competing e-readers offer. The Sony bookstore isn't as extensive as A
Costs a bit more than the competition.

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....

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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 expensive...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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