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

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

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

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

2

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

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MolvanianDentist in r/XTEINK

April 29, 2026 11:22 PM

2

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

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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