Almost all of us know what an e-book reader is, for the uninitiated it is a device that allows you to read all your e-books on a simple paper screen. In short, the eBook Reader is a device that allows you to carry your entire library of electronic books in your own pocket. There are quite a few excellent eBook readers available in the market these days, among them the Sony reader has managed to take the top position. The eBook reader market is still in its early stages and Sony Reader has managed to attract the tech-savvy audience with its high-end features and attractive price range.
Sony’s biggest competitor is available in the form of the Amazon Kindle. The eBook reader market is booming as more and more people are switching to these new emerging devices for their book reading habits. Let’s see the advantages provided by Sony.
- Accessibility: Thanks to the Sony Reader, users no longer need to carry their favorite books with them. Just copy your favorite romantic comedy, fiction or thriller to Sony and you can take it with you wherever you go. Sony allows users to carry their favorite books with them at all times. If you’re stuck on a long flight, all you have to do is turn on your Sony and finish the last few pages of that jaw-dropping thriller.
- Easy to use: Unlike the Amazon Kindle, the Sony Reader is easier to use since it comes without buttons. Sony has a nice touchscreen interface that allows the user to use hand gestures to control the device. You can even turn the pages of the book with Sony.
- Turning on: The pleasant TFT screen of the Sony Reader provides a relaxing reading interface for users. Since the screen is not backlit, users can read the text as if they were reading a natural book. Sony also makes sure that you can read your books in the dark with a large ink screen that makes sure that the text is displayed as if it were written on natural paper, you can even change the font size to your liking.
- Access to eBooks: Although the Sony Reader does not come with access to EVDO, you can go to the official store and buy the electronic versions of various eBooks. Sony supports multiple document formats such as PDF and EPUB, in addition to Microsoft Word documents and text files.
You can simply connect the Sony Reader with your computer and transfer all your favorite books to the device before embarking on a long trip. The memory is expandable thanks to the SD memory card slot that comes with the device. Overall, Sony is a great device that helps users to read their favorite books while listening to soulful music. The Sony Reader has managed to take the market away from Amazon’s Kindle with its amazing looks and fantastic features.