Sony Reader PRS-350 Pocket Edition

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 24 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

10
Average:

6
Bad:

4

Pros:

High-contrast display.
Slim and light weight.
Speedier interface.

Cons:

No tap to turn pages.
Not as ergonomically comfortable as competition.

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Last revision on August 6, 2014

Reviewers Liked

High-contrast display
Slim and light weight
Speedier interface
Fast page turns
Fits in a pocket
Non-glare, E Ink touch screen
Wide file-format support
Superior build quality
Well designed

Reviewers Didn't Like

No tap to turn pages
Not as ergonomically comfortable as competition
Needs wired connection to computer to add books
Touch is too imprecise for fast handwriting
No memory card slot
Costs too much
Screen size tight for viewing periodicals
Can’t change font face
Battery not user-removable
AC adapter costs extra
No WiFi or 3G data access
Library of books not as vast as Amazon's

Expert reviews and ratings

While Kindle and NOOK seem to get the lion's share of media attention, Sony was a pioneer in the field and has been selling e-readers in the US since 2006. The company has had multiple iterations in which to perfect the e-reading experience and the...

By About.com on March 04, 2011

Unlike the earlier version of this – that I was ashamed to be seen with in public – I have been happy to be seen reading this in public. In case you are wondering why the first one needed to be used in private it was...

By GadgetSpeak on February 07, 2011

This pocketable eReader now sports a touchscreen and improved performance, but will the price drive customers...

By LaptopMag on December 17, 2010

Like its bigger sis, the Sony Reader Touch Edition, the Sony Reader Pocket Edition is an excellent performer with a fantastic grasp on user-friendliness. Coupled with its more compact size and lower price point, it's a great option for readers...

By CNET Australia on December 14, 2010

Those who value a rugged, small-as-possible e-reader with a lean feature set (and won't miss wireless connectivity) might consider this pricey model a viable alternative to a Kindle or Nook....

By Computer Shopper on December 01, 2010

The pocket verson of the Reader is certainly practical but less adapted to prolonged reading than the PRS-650. Like the 650, the Pocket has no wireless connectivity for downloads while you're on the road....

By DigitalVersus on December 01, 2010

As is so often the case, smaller doesn't necessarily mean cheaper, and at £159 this pint-sized e-reader costs more than the most expensive Kindle. While the PRS-350 has something of an unattractive name, its physical appearance is anything but....

By The Inquirer on November 05, 2010

The brilliant screen and user interface make this an ideal product to carry everywhere, but the Kindle's cheaper and has a wider range of new books available for it....

By Expert Reviews on October 27, 2010

The Sony Reader PRS-350 is a compact, stylish and well designed device. Combining a simple design with a small form factor means that those previously put off from buying an e-book reader may reconsider, especially frequent business travellers. The...

By V3.co.uk on October 26, 2010

It is becoming increasingly hard for us, when looking at new products, to focus just on the product itself. Whether it's an a or even a what's starting to matter as much as, if not arguably more than, the device itself is the ecosystem...

By Trusted Reviews on October 14, 2010

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