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Sony PRS-T2

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • fast and responsive
  • thin
  • well-spaced

Cons

  • the feature feels clumsily stuck on rather than seamlessly integrated
  • The on-screen keyboard would occasionally appear to lag
  • no email service can overcome a bad domain name

Key specs

  • 1200
  • 1.3GB
  • 164 g
  • yes
  • 6 in
  • E Ink Pearl
  • 800, 600 px
  • 16

Sony PRS-T2 - Pros & Cons

Sony PRS-T2

Pros

  • fast and responsive
  • thin
  • well-spaced
  • and attractive
  • the hardware is a positive step in the right direction
  • intuitive and easy to understand
  • is very easy to interact with
  • the price is also fairly competitive with most competing devices on the market
  • The store is laid out very well and is very clean
  • Reader PRS-T2 succeeds there as well
  • Sony Reader is a fine device

Cons

  • the feature feels clumsily stuck on rather than seamlessly integrated
  • The on-screen keyboard would occasionally appear to lag
  • no email service can overcome a bad domain name
  • missed being able to set margins and line-height
  • the implementation is clunky
  • requires a bit of a learning curve
  • The lack of manual page turn keys really hurts it
  • Overdrive is not hyping this device to their libraries or users
  • the lack of manual page turn keys
  • heavy image content is almost impossible to read correctly
  • Ghosting can sometimes be an issue as a result

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Sony PRS-T2 - Full Specifications

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Display
Touchscreenyes
ColourN
Screen size6.0 in
Screen technologyE Ink Pearl
Screen resolution800 x 600 px
Shades of grey16
Aspect ratio4:3
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Audio properties
Speakersno
Audio 3.5mm inputno
Supported audio formatsNot supported
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Connectivity
Wi-Fiyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
3G (UMTS)no
AC adapter includedno
Headphone outno
Bluetoothno
USByes
USB versionUSB 2.0
USB typeMicro-USB A
Total USB ports1
USB powered (only mha USB)yes
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Technical details
Book capacity1200
Supported book file formats
  • EPUB
  • PDF
  • TXT
Supported image formats
  • BMP
  • GIF
  • JPG
  • PNG
Supported video formatsNot supported
Built-in memoryyes
Memory size1.3GB
Memory card readeryes
Compatible memory cards
microSD
Maximum memory card size32
Processor speed800.0 MHz
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Dimensions
Height6.81 in
Width4.33 in
Depth0.36 in
Weight5.78 oz
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Features
Operating systemAndroid
Input methodMulti-touch
Qwerty keyboard (buttons)no
Qwerty keyboard (screen)yes
Rotatingno
Adjustable textyes
Built-In dictionaryyes
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Battery
Battery typeLi-Ion
Battery life1460.0 h
Battery voltage3.7 V
Battery charge time2.0 h
Number of batteries required1
Rechargeable battery (enclosed/integrate)yes

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Sony PRS-T2 Sony - Editorial Reviews (12)

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Sony PRS-T2 Sony PRS-T2 eReader Review
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Good e-Reader
Published: 31.08.2012
Sony PRS-T2 eReader Review

The second generation Sony Wireless Reader was just released in Canada today and Good e-Reader got our hands on it the minute it was available. This new device is a direct successor of the original Sony PRS-T1 Reader that came out last year. Sony used to always released two or three devices every year, but has scaled back their operations to only market a single unit. How does it rank up against the increasingly competitive landscape of e-readers? We dive deep into the issues and give you the lowdown. Hardware The Sony PRS-T2 features a six inch e-Ink Pearl display

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Sony PRS-T2 review

In het Sony PRS-T2 productdossier lees je alles over de PRS-T2. Lees wat de PRS-T2 allemaal kan op onze review- en specificatiepagina.

Sony PRS-T2 Not quite a Kindle killer
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CNET
Published: 10.01.2013
Not quite a Kindle killer

The Sony PRS-T2 is a perfectly good touch-screen e-reader whose only sin is that it doesn't have any competitive advantages over the Kindle or Nook.

Sony PRS-T2 Sony Reader PRS-T2 review
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The Verge
Published: 03.09.2012
Sony Reader PRS-T2 review
3.6

An ebook reader for the note-taking set

Sony PRS-T2 Review: Sony Reader (PRS-T2)
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WIRED
Published: 10.09.2012
Review: Sony Reader (PRS-T2)
2.5

In the war for e-reader marketshare, Sony isn't about to surrender quietly. Unfortunately, the company's new e-ink device isn't much of a weapon.

Sony PRS-T2 Sony Reader PRS-T2 Review | eReader Review
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LaptopMag
Published: 05.09.2012
Sony Reader PRS-T2 Review | eReader Review
2.5

The Sony Reader PRS-T2 has fun features like easily adding notes to books, but does it stack up against the competing eReaders on the market?

Sony PRS-T2 Sony Reader PRS-T2 Review and Tutorials
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www.the-ebook-reader.com
Sony Reader PRS-T2 Review and Tutorials
Sony PRS-T2 Sony Reader PRS-T2 Review
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SlashGear
Published: 17.09.2012
Sony Reader PRS-T2 Review

To many, the war of the eReaders is between Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Though Sony has never managed to get quite as big as…

Sony PRS-T2 Sony Reader PRS-T2 Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 11.10.2012
Sony Reader PRS-T2 Review | Digital Trends

The Sony Reader’s lack of a light-up screen leaves it behind many competitors, but its light weight and sharp design still leave an impression.

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 04.02.2013
Sony PRS-T2
3.0

Sony PRS-T2 review - Sony's latest eReader doesn't quite match up to the Kindle Paperwhite, but it'll have its fans.

Sony PRS-T2 Sony Reader PRS-T2 review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 01.11.2012
Sony Reader PRS-T2 review
4.0

Sony's latest Reader is well designed, but it can't compete with newer backlit models

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Pocket-lint
Published: 16.04.2013
Sony Reader PRS-T2

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