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Sony PRS-T2HBC - eBook reader - 1.3 GB - 6"

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Curl up to a library of books in the palm of your hand. Download free books wirelessly from your public library¹ or buy the hottest titles from Reader^™ Store². Enjoy the glare-free, E-Ink^® Pearl touch screen – so easy to read you'll never want to put it down.

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Natural reading experience

Enjoy a natural reading experience with smooth page transitions and less flickering.

Public library downloads from the device over Wi-Fi^®2

Borrow free eBooks from your local public library using the dedicated public library icon and a Wi-Fi^® connection.²

Wi-Fi^® access to Sony Reader™ Store³

Shop thousands of eBooks, newspapers, and magazines at Reader™ Store³, and discover your next story with new recommendations each week.

Up to 2 months of battery life⁴

Read for up to two months on a single battery charge.⁴

6 built-in dictionaries

Utilize the 6 built-in dictionaries to look up a word or translate into English, French or Spanish.

Get lost in your books, not ads.

Enjoy your favorite titles on Reader^™ without the distraction of annoying ads.

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Display
Display Technology	E Ink Pearl™ with Clear Touch Infrared Technology
Gray Scale	16 level gray scale
Resolution	600 x 800 pixels
Screen Size	6 inches
Media Formats Supported
DRM Text	ePub (OPS v2.0, .epub file extension, Adobe DRM protected), PDF (PDF v1.6 or before, .pdf file extension, Adobe DRM protected)
Image	JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP
Unsecured Text	ePub, PDF, TXT
Memory
Memory Size	Internal: Approx. 1.3 GB after initial setting. External: Micro SD card up to 32GB.
Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature	41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
Power
AC Power	Built-in rechargeable battery: 3.7 V DC
Battery Life (Approx)	A single charge lasts up to two months with wireless off based upon a half-hour of daily reading time. Read on a single battery charge for 6 weeks with wireless on.
Recharging Time	Fully charges in approximately 2 hours via the approved U.S. power adapter. Approx. 2.5 hours supports charging from your computer via the included USB 2.0 cable.
System Requirements
General	OS: - Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bit) - Windows 7 Starter - Windows 7 Home Basic - Windows 7 Home Premium - Windows 7 Professional - Windows 7 Ultimate - Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bit) - Windows Vista Home Basic with Service Pack 2 or later - Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 2 or later - Windows Vista Business with Service Pack 2 or later - Windows Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 2 or later - Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit only) - Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 3 or later - Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3 or later - Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 & 2005 with Service Pack 3 or later - Mac OS X version 10.7 (64 bit only) - Mac OS X version 10.7 or later CPU:- 1 GHz Intel processor RAM:- 512 MB Free space on hard disc:- 250 MB or more Depending on the content amount, more space may be required. Monitor:- 1024 × 768 display with 24-bit color Network:- Broadband internet connection Specifications: Reader software is not supported by the following environments: -An operating system other than those included above -Personally built computer or operating system -Multi-boot environment -Multi-monitor environment
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.)	6 7/8 x 4 3/8 x 3/8 inches (H/W/D)
Weight (Approx.)	5.9 oz ⁵

Optional Accessories

Cover with Light (PRSA-CL22)
Soft Cover (PRSA-SC22)
AC Adapter (PRSA-AC10)
Stylus (PRS-T2)

Supplied Accessories

USB Cable
Stylus Pen
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Important Product Information

¹ Requires valid library card. Content availability may vary.

² Must be US or Canadian resident, age 13 years and older. Account registration required. Content availability may vary based on location.

³ Measured by reading 30 minutes each day with Wi-Fi® turned off. In low coverage areas, wireless usage will consume batter power more quickly. Actual battery life may vary upon your wireless usage, product settings, batter and environmental conditions.

⁴ Based on average un-illustrated eBook file size of 1.0 megabytes. Actual file sizes vary by digital book title. Accessible capacity may vary.

⁵ © 2012 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Reader, and the Sony logo are trademarks of Sony. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Technical Specifications

Specifications are provided by the manufacturer. Refer to the manufacturer for an explanation of the print speed and other ratings.

	Battery


	Recharge Time:		2.5 hours

	Run Time (Up To):		2 month(s)


	Battery Life Details


	Run Time (Up To):		42 days

	Usage Mode:		Web browsing over Wi-Fi



	Run Time (Up To):		2 months

	Usage Mode:		Book reading


	Cable


	Connectivity Details Type:		USB cable


	Cable Details


	Included Qty:		1


	Card Reader


	Flash Memory Cards Max Supported Capacity:		32 GB

	Slots (for SD):		microSD slot

	Supported Flash Memory Cards:		microSD


	Display


	Color Support:		4-bit (16 gray levels)

	Diagonal Size (metric):		15.2 cm

	Features:		Anti-glare

	Output Type:		Monochrome

	Technology:		E Ink


	Display (Projector)


	Diagonal Size:		6 in

	Max Resolution:		600 x 800


	EBook Reader


	Features:		12 dictionaries preloaded , Clear Touch Infrared technology

	Supported Still Image Formats:		BMP , GIF , JPEG , PNG

	Supported Text Formats:		EPUB , EPUB DRM , PDF , PDF DRM , TXT

	Touchscreen:		Yes


	Environmental Parameters


	Max Operating Temperature:		35 °C

	Min Operating Temperature:		5 °C


	Flash Memory


	Installed Size:		1.3 GB


	GPS System


	GPS Navigation:		None


	Header


	Brand:		Sony

	Compatibility:		Mac , PC

	Manufacturer:		Sony

	Model:		PRS-T2HBC

	Packaged Quantity:		1

	Product Line:		Sony


	Input Device


	Type:		Touch-screen


	Interface Provided


	Interface:		USB 2.0

	Qty:		1


	Miscellaneous


	Included Handheld Accessories:		Stylus


	Networking


	Wireless Connectivity:		Wi-Fi

	Wireless Protocol:		Wi-Fi


	PDA Software


	Type:		Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone free download


	Slot Provided


	Total Qty:		1

	Type:		microSD


	System


	Handheld Type:		eBook reader

	Platform:		Other


	System Requirements


	Min Operating System:		Apple MacOS X 10.7 or later , Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic (32/64 bits) , Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32/64 bits) , Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (32/64 bits) , Microsoft Windows 7 Starter , Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (32/64 bits) , Microsoft Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition SP2 or later , Microsoft Windows Vista Business SP2 or later , Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition SP2 or later , Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP2 or later , Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition SP2 or later , Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP2 or later , Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition SP2 or later , Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate SP2 or later , Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP3 or later , Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 SP3 or later , Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 SP3 or later , Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3 or later


	System Requirements Details


	Min Hard Drive Space:		250 MB

	Min RAM Size:		512 MB

	Operating System:		Windows XP/Vista/7

	Processor Speed:		1 GHz