Conclusion: The way we see it there are two main reasons you'd buy the $179.99 e-reader over the Amazon Kindle or Barnes & Noble Nook: its incredibly responsive touchscreen
Pros: Really compact, lightweight design, Very responsive touchscreen with included stylus, Speedy page turns
Cons: No wireless for downloading books OTA, Library of books not as vast as Amazon's, More expensive than competition
Conclusion: Sony's latest Reader Pocket Edition is indeed pocket-friendly, and comes with a nice touch screen and a big bookstore, but it $179 price and lack of Wi-Fi are
Pros: Light, very compact. Responsive touch screen. Sharp screen contrast is ideal for reading in bright light. Simple navigation of menus and store.
Summary: With a universally respected touch screen, virtual keyboard and onboard stylus note-taking, multi-language dictionary, excellent battery life and optimized portability, I
Pros: As portable as an eReader could possibly be without having to squint at the screen
Cons: Just 2GB of onboard memory with no option to expand
Conclusion: As we noted at the outset, Amazon's Kindle is really the one to beat when it comes to e-book readers. And the Sony Reader Pocket PRS-350 may not quite have the Kindle's...
Conclusion: For a small-screen e-reader, the new Pocket Edition is one of the best models you can buy--but you'll pay extra for Sony's unique touchscreen design.
Summary: Among the small 5 inch-screen e-reader set, which includes models from lesser known makers such as Aluratek and Bookeen, Sony has leaped to the head of the pack.