Pocket Edition Reader

Sony

Pocket Edition Reader

18 positive 0 neutral 5 negative

Based on 23 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

6

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

5

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 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 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 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 10:43 PM

3

PRS-505 is way too overhyped for what it is

Yep, people see the metal body and buttons and then ignore literally all the rest that is so much worse than even slightly newer devices. The OS/UI is just terrible. It's slow. It's got super limited storage. Etc. I've owned several Sonys, still own a PRS-300 and a PRS-350. The 350 still gets used o

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Fr0gm4n in r/ereader

May 11, 2026 1:08 PM

3

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

6

Users turn to jailbreaking their older Kindles as Amazon ends support

I got an old Sony Reader, PRS-300 to replace my broken PRS-500. It has NO ecosystem and I love it. Calibre does a fantastic job in managing the library. I've got some gripes with Calibre, but it's mostly about the interface and for a free, open source tool, not enough to really make a lot of hay ove

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Kichigai in r/technology

May 17, 2026 1:19 PM

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