Sony Reader PRS-650 Touch Edition

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 20 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

13
Average:

3
Bad:

3

Pros:

Sleek and portable.
Sharp & responsive touch screen.
Lots of file support.

Cons:

No wireless connectivity (WiFi or 3G).
Slow to recognize notes from stylus.

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Last revision on August 6, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Sleek and portable
Sharp & responsive touch screen
Lots of file support
Improved Sony Reader Store
High-contrast e-Ink display
Slim and light weight
Speedier interface
Fast page turns
Easy-to-use interface
Good file support

Reviewers Didn't Like

No wireless connectivity (WiFi or 3G)
Slow to recognize notes from stylus
Touchscreen is a missed opportunity
More expensive than Kindle and Nook

Expert reviews and ratings

Ever since taking a look at the Sony Pocket Reader I have made a conscious effort to watch out for similar devices being used in public areas instead of traditional books and other reading material. Currently these sighting stand at just two instances...

By GadgetSpeak on March 15, 2011

Many people who were interested in buying a premium, touchscreen e-reader last year were enamored with the look of Sony's Reader Touch (PRS-600). In terms of style, the Touch had it going on and the red aluminum clad model, in particular, was...

By About.com on March 11, 2011

Though many still expect the tablet onslaught to kill off the dedicated e-reader, 2010 still saw some 6.6 million e-reader sales worldwide. While Amazon's Kindle has set the standard, Sony's latest PRS-650 Reader Touch is now a genuine contender...

By Tech Digest on January 13, 2011

The Sony Reader Touch Edition, or simply the Sony PRS-650, is an improvement upon their previous models and includes a few unique features. The new e-Reader includes a touch screen and a better display overall, but it still lacks something...

By TechReviewSource on December 07, 2010

Although Sony's latest touch-enabled reader is much improved, its high price will give some...

By LaptopMag on December 03, 2010

The Sony Reader Touch Edition (PRS-650) is a nice upgrade to the previous model, with an improved touch screen and a few new features, but a $229 price and lack of wireless connectivity kill its appeal....

By PC Mag on December 02, 2010

A full-screen touch display makes navigating this e-reader easy. It’s a good fit for shoppers who appreciate its build quality and don’t mind its lack of wireless, but let's be clear: You’re paying more for a slimmer feature set....

By Computer Shopper on December 01, 2010

Lighter and more compact than its predecessors, the PRS-650 Touch Edition is a quality electronic book with improved battery life. It is however regrettable that there isn't even a wi-fi connection to facilitate book downloads when you're on the...

By DigitalVersus on December 01, 2010

But for the Kindle, this would be the most desirable eReader on the market. But......

By Stuff on November 26, 2010

As it is we’d recommend the Sony Reader Touch edition to anyone who feels they want to stay out of Amazon’s Kindle empire, but with Amazon’s prices looking so appealing, it’s difficult not to be drawn inKey specs3.5mm jack,...

By Pocket-lint on November 05, 2010

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