Sony · Reader
Reader Daily Edition PRS-950
A larger touchscreen Reader with Wi-Fi, US 3G book downloads, handwritten notes and audio playback.
- Screen
- 7.1″
- PPI
- 167
- Colour
- No
- Storage
- 2 GB
- Weight
- 273 g
What reviewers say
Both reviews praise the clear Pearl screen, responsive touch controls and flexible PDF viewing. MobileTechReview values the larger display without excessive bulk; The eBook Reader likes the facing-page landscape view but finds typography controls limited. Both consider the price high beside competing readers, and note that the browser requires Wi-Fi.
From mobiletechreview.com and the-ebook-reader.com
Specifications
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- Screen size
- 7.1″
- Resolution
- 1024 × 600
- Sharpness
- 167 pixels per inch (calculated)
- Colour
- No
- Front light
- No
- Display detail
- E Ink Pearl with optical touch sensing and 16 greyscale levels; manual specifies 7.1-inch diagonal, marketed as seven-inch
- Front light
- No integrated illumination
Reading and writing
- Stylus
- Yes
- Page-turn buttons
- Yes
- Audiobooks
- Yes
- Storage
- 2 GB
- Software
- Other
- Formats
- EPUB, PDF, BBeB LRF, TXT and RTF; Word converted to RTF by desktop software; JPEG, GIF, PNG and BMP
- Book store
- Wi-Fi and AT&T 3G Reader Store access offered in the US at launch without monthly charges; USB transfer also supported
- Library loans
- Adobe DRM EPUB and PDF public-library books supported (MobileTechReview)
- Stylus
- Included pen with body storage slot
- Note taking
- Handwritten notes, highlights, text memos and drawings; dictionaries and translation dictionaries
Design
- Weight
- 273 g
- Size
- 128 × 200 × 9.6 mm
- Colours
- Silver
- In the box
- Reader, stylus, USB cable and PRSA-AC1 mains adaptor specified by the maker's manual
Connections and battery
- Battery life detail
- Up to 20,000 continuous EPUB page turns at approximately one second per page in the maker's test
- Charging
- Approximately 2.5 hours with supplied PRSA-AC1 adaptor; approximately 5 hours from computer USB
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g; HSPA/WCDMA and GPRS/EDGE; micro-USB; Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD card slots, expansion up to 32 GB; approximately 1.4 GB user space after initial setup
- Audio
- 3.5 mm headphone socket; unprotected MP3 and AAC files only, with no DRM audio support
Pros and cons
Pros
- Optical touch sensing preserves screen clarity
- Larger screen with landscape and PDF viewing options
- Wi-Fi, memory-card expansion and included stylus
Cons
- No built-in reading light
- Web browser works over Wi-Fi only
- Audio files must be unprotected
Closest rivals
Model | Screen | PPI | Colour | Storage | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6″ | 167 | No | 2 GB | 215 g | Sept 2010 | |
| 6″ | 167 | No | 380 MB | 286 g | Aug 2009 | |
| 6″ | 167 | No | 2 GB | 168 g | Oct 2011 |
Sources
- sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4260/42606311M.pdf
- sony.mediaroom.com/2010-11-08-Sony-Reader-Daily-Edition-Now-Available-in-Stores…
- mobiletechreview.com/gadgets/Sony-Reader-Daily-Edition-PRS-950.htm
Photo: mobiletechreview.com
