Read a book on a handheld with Sony Reader

The Sony Reader has a 6 inch (measured diagonally) screen. It accepts a memory stick duo up to 8GB or a SD card up to 2GB. It has a USB connection and uses a lithium ion battery.

The case measures 6.9 inches x 4.8 inches x 0.3".6 inches.

It displays PDF and Word files, and plays MP3 files.

This reader can hold thousands of titles. The excellent high-contrast screen rivals that of printed page and is easy to read in bright environments.

An on-line review of the Reader says:

1. Downloadable titles are expensive and only available through Sony's online store

2. AC adapter is an optional accessory (you charge the PRS-505 by connecting the included USB cable to your computer)

3. Desktop software isn't available for Mac owners.

4. PDF files are hard to read because they're reduced to fit the screen and you can't magnify (zoom) them.

5. Though diminished, some lag issues remain when flipping pages; no support for Audible audio books.

The Reader is priced at about $300.

A review from Engadget is here.