Sony
Pocket Edition Reader
Based on 23 Reddit mentions
$299.95
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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
...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
...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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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
...Sosbanfawr in r/ereader
May 10, 2026 10:43 PM
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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
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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
...Kichigai in r/technology
May 17, 2026 1:19 PM
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Backlight or not for e-readers?
I'm a big fan of frontlights -- my earliest ereaders were a Kobo original and a Sony PRS-350, both without lights. The former had a Vizplex display and the screen was dark and shadowy. Once ereaders started including frontlights, I never looked back. That said, there's something to be said about ere
...MolvanianDentist in r/XTEINK
April 29, 2026 11:22 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
...justhere4bookbinding in r/ereader
June 4, 2025 7:06 PM
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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
...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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