Pocket Edition Reader

Sony

Pocket Edition Reader

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Based on 14 Reddit mentions

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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 5:29 AM

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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 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 4:15 PM

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Why do some people own multiple ereaders?

Hobbies have become less of a thing you enjoy and become more of a competition in proving you're the most consumptive of said hobby to others. I belong in a few hobby circles and it seems all everyone ever talks about is how much they have, not about actually using any of it it. Think about all the

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justhere4bookbinding in r/ereader

June 4, 2025 7:06 PM

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my first ereader! (sony prs-600)

I adore Sony e readers. I have a PRS 300 (or 350 I forget which exact model) I got at a car boot sale for £4 last year with the Sony leather folio (with the inbuilt light) and I finally fitted a new battery in it a month ago. Already on my second book and just adore everything about it. They’re genu

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totorounderstudy in r/ereader

October 29, 2025 9:02 AM

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Suggest a eink device for a 8 th grader

If you could find a Sony Reader PRS-300 from way back in the day with a functional battery (Sony doesn't make that particular battery anymore and it's hit or miss if they can still hold a charge now), I've always said it would be perfect for a kid because it's JUST book, no wifi/internet or games or

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justhere4bookbinding in r/eink

June 8, 2025 12:46 PM

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Never mind the new hotness, anybody else still e-reading like it's 2007?

Yes!! I have a Sony PRS 300 that I got at a car boot sale last year for £4. Fitted a new battery last week and already read a book on it in full and onto the next! Adore them!

totorounderstudy in r/ereader

October 24, 2025 4:43 PM

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Never mind the new hotness, anybody else still e-reading like it's 2007?

Bought my Sony PRS 505 a year ago and love it. Swapped the battery out and use it almost daily. Ended up buying a PRS 600 (didn't like glare so gave it to my son), then a PRS 650 which is great and NOW a PRS 300. They are all built so well and do exactly what I need for a distraction free reading ex

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Various-Somewhere782 in r/ereader

February 11, 2026 11:54 AM

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My Sony PRS-300 finally died thanks to the help of a toddler... Looking for a good replacement, battery life and expandable storage are the most important factors to me.

4GB would be great, though I definitely wouldn't be opposed to more. Good to know! The only downside to the PRS-300 (for my wants) was no expandable storage. Still held plenty of epubs, but I would love to put more on it. Though I did look at Sony's e-readers that came after the PRS-300. The PRS-505

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Boring_Bore in r/ereader

October 18, 2025 1:39 PM

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