SONY eReader PRS-505 Specifications

The Sony PRS 505 ebook ereader is capable of reading EPUB and BBeB ebooks which are the most popular standards available.

Out of the box the Sony ereader is ready to connect to a PC or laptop with the supplied software and USB cable where the user will be able to access the vast array of titles at Waterstone's Bookshop website.
The Sony Ereader has the look and feel of quality pocket notebook and is bound in a Tan coloured leather look case.

Up to 160 novels can be stored on the Sony PRS505 ereader but can be expanded to a whopping 13,000 titles by popping in a MemoryStick (16gb).

The Sony Ereader PRS 505 is now available to buy online in the UK. Compare online prices >>>

 

Sony PRS 505 ereader Specs

Battery
Recharge Time: Four hours PC/Laptop - two hours AC charger(optional)
Battery Type: Lithium Iron
Battery Life: Will be good for up to 6800 page turns

Connectivity for the Sony ereader
Cable: USB cable supplied with the Sony Ereader
Interface: Mini USB Type B

Memory Card
Flash memory cards supported: MemoryStick DUO and SD

PRS 505 Dimensions
Height: 17.5cm
Depth: 0.8cm
Width: 12.2cm

Weight
PRS 505: 260g

Screen Display
Display: 8-level grey scale Monochrome
Display Technology: Electronic Paper EInk
Display Resolution:Sony ereader displays at 170 pixels per inch

Storage Capacity
Onboard Flash Memory: 192MB enough for approx 160 ebooks
MemoryStick DUO: By using a 16GB stick up to 13,000 ebooks

Image Formats Supported
Photo Files: JPEG, BNP, GIF and PNG file types are supported on the PRS 505 ereader

Audio Output
Digital Audio Formats: MP3 and AAC files

Ebook Formats Supported
DRM free: EPUB ebook, BBeB ebook, Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word, TXT and RTF
DRM: EPUB ebook and BBeB ebook

Minimum System Requirements
Operating System: Windows XP and Vista. Sony eReader not compatible with MAC computers
Processor: 800 MHz Celeron or better
RAM: Minimum 128MB or 512MB for Vista
Hard Drive: Required space for software installation 20MB
USB POrt: USB 1.1 min
Internet Connection: Broadband recommended to download Ebooks

Sony ereader comes Supplied with
Soft Tan Cover: Other colours available for the Sony PRS 505
One USB cable
Quick Start User Guide
Software to connect to online Library
User Manuals in PDF format will require Adobe Reader
While stocks last the PRS 505 comes packaged with 100 Classic Titles on a CD

Buy Sony Ereader

Available in the UK from September 2008 the Sony ereader PRS 505 can be purchased from most online shops including Sony Style, Amazon, Play etc.
Please use our PRS 505 price comparison chart to find the best online deal on the Sony Ereader.

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