Digital book readers are used for reading digital books. Also known as E-book readers, these have been in the shop for awhile now. Therefore, it was actually not much of a surprise when Sony came out with its Prs-700 version. The Sony Digital Book reader is an advanced version of its range of e-book readers. Its competitors are Amazon's Kindle and Sony's very own Libri'e besides iRex iLiad and Bookeen's CyBook. Technology news has a wide range of e-book readers whose important formats are the same. Basically an e-book reader is used for the purpose of displaying e-books. To give an example a Sony e-book reader has an interface which is hooked online for the purchase of e-books from Sony Connect. This interface is somewhat akin to iTunes Store. The Sony Digital Book reader displays Adobe Pdf besides Jpeg files and others. It can play Mp3 and other audio files as well. There are some possession laws. Any e-book purchased by you can be read by 6 devices at least one of these must be a pc. So actually you can register 5 others to share your books.

Sony Prs-700 - a unique digital book reader

The Prs-700 version scores over its predecessors the 500 and the 505. Firstly, the 700 has a touch screen which works as a keyboard not found in the earlier models. Secondly, the pages can be turned over with tactile gestures as well as buttons. Thirdly, the predecessors had a very slow scrolling rate. This has been rectified by the 700's screen controller. Incidentally, the 700 also has great zoom capabilities. Compared to Amazon's Kindle the 700 is ergonomically sounder, has a longer battery life and is more user friendly. It has a memory card and can store e-books in the thousands. It does however have a few drawbacks if you do nitpicking! It does not have a built in wireless, there are glare problems associated with the 700's screen and the 700 does not retain audio books. Compared to the Kindle, the 700 is perhaps a tad more difficult to read. However, the 700 is actually a connoisseur's selection for the delight of reading.

Finally, you have decided to empower yourself with a touch screen enabled digital Av player. Next comes the hardest part - which one should you spend upon? In this singular segment, newer products are released every month. Retention a tab on the products released, along with the subtle differences incorporated into them along with the addition and deduction of features - mind you, you are in for a ride of your life! Any ways, I plan to concentrate on just one model - the Cowon S9 digital Av player. Some factors that can be found exclusively with this media player will be summarized in the remaining sections.

The device boasts of a beautiful display, which is enabled thanks to the proximity of an Amoled screen. It is very difficult to come across digital media players that have incorporated this technique, even during these days. Most of the manufacturers think that a Tft screen or a Wled screen is more than ample for the commoners. Well, they are grossly mistaken if you ask me - the sales of Cowon S9 are speaking volumes for itself. Despite a large 3.3-inch screen, the device comes with augmented battery backup time - this is simply due to the proximity of the Amoled technology.

According to business experts, the stock has been released in order to compete with the most recent offerings from other vendors, primarily Apple. The Apple iPod Touch has been making the headlines for some time, not any more - the Cowon S9 digital Av player has occupied that space. Any ways, keen additional with the review, we found that the stock was very resistant to scratches. The in-house testers rough-handled this piece of machinery for some weeks; only to be dismayed at the end! The Apple iPod Touch happens to be a magnet for fingerprints, luckily Cowon S9 is not.

The native resolution of the Cowon S9's screen is 480x272. The screen delivers crisp images and videos. We also realized that the touch screen functionality of the stock "worked" unlike some of the competitive products (which had left us with our fingers hurting). Most of you are going to like the broad look and motion of the device's user interface. In order to keep up with the changing times, the builder has included various kinds of transition effects. The user interface is easy, but as it is extensive, you will have to spend requisite time pondering over the various options.

The Cowon S9 digital Av player includes a large estimate of inbuilt audio and video coding and decoding facilities. In plainer terms, the device is quite capable of playing any kind of media file. You can also view text files and photographs with the same. Although no games were included with the box packed product, the firm is indubitably planning to publish determined games. It is to ensure that you get to spend a good time with the product! We also liked the file and briefcase system incorporated into the Cowon S9 digital Av player.