Pocket Edition Reader

Sony

Pocket Edition Reader

53.5/100
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Why are small e-readers just now hitting the market?

Also Kobo released the 5-inch Mini in 2012 and Sony released the 5-inch PRS-300 in 2009 and the much more useful and trim 5-inch PRS-350 in 2010. At the time, they didn't do well enough to be worth replacing.

Sosbanfawr in r/ereader

July 31, 2026 at 7:03 PM

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The state of e-ink readers as a technology, and how in some respects, the peak was over a decade ago.

I don't know if I agree with this take. I had the Sony ereader and it was life changing but I wouldn't want to ditch my PW12 for it. I do agree that the front light can cause some issues apropos readability. Just today I had an appointment to put winter tires on and since I vape I sat outside on a b

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EnvironmentalAngle in r/ereader

November 6, 2025 at 5:29 AM

21

Should I upgrade from a 15–20 year old Sony eReader to a modern Kindle Basic?

Hey, I started my eReader journey with a Sony PRS-650 in 2011. I loved it very much and used it until it got damaged about 10 years later when I upgraded to a Kindle Paperwhite 7th generation that I got second hand. I recently sold it when its battery got drained within less than a week and upgraded

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CaptainRhubarbara in r/ereader

April 4, 2026 at 3:21 PM

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After 14 years of service, I'm finally replacing my old sony.

all 3 of the sony readers I've picked up recently had good battery life still (prs-300, T1, prs-350). It's really going to be a crapshoot with these old devices. Most you can replace the battery with a little know-how.

KitchenLandscape in r/ereader

January 14, 2026 at 4:15 PM

5

Buttons on ereaders: Yay, Nay, or Indifferent?

Strong yayI especially miss buttons like on Sony PRS-350 on the bottom. If only Xteink had a frontlight

Unlikely-Doughnut756 in r/ereader

June 10, 2026 at 8:51 PM

3

Ereader without browser

Sony prs-350 doesn’t have any WiFi connection at all. It’s older but still holds up to modern epubs and PDFs just fine. I got mine for about $50 on eBay. Bonus is it’s literally pocket sized.

timidnonnymouse in r/ereader

July 2, 2026 at 10:03 AM

3

E-reader for fanfics

I have a Sony E-Reader, that I haven't used in a while, but I remember I could just download fanfics and put them straight on it. The whole process was very easy. Not sure if those are sold anymore tho. Might find one used.

MrsCognac in r/AO3

May 2, 2026 at 9:57 AM

3

PRS-505 is way too overhyped for what it is

I used to have a Sony e-reader. It was awful. I switched to Kindle as soon as I could.

zenkov in r/ereader

May 11, 2026 at 8:55 AM

3

my edc as (29f) after being smartphone free for 5 months

I can’t believe your Sony e-reader still works. I loved mine but it was so slow. I gave up. Yes, I miss tactile buttons. I miss my Blackberry. It is the one tech I mourn the hardest.

sassypinkaholic in r/digitalminimalism

May 14, 2026 at 5:14 AM

3

PRS-505 is way too overhyped for what it is

Most of the PRS-300, 350 & 505 I get are very crisp and clear, as long as you're reading in the daytime. You do get the odd one where it's hopeless. Whether that's a manufacturing issue or it has been left in the sun and damaged the screen it's tough to say. They've all had long lives now! As you sa

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Sosbanfawr in r/ereader

May 10, 2026 at 10:43 PM

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