Ebook readers are one of the newest classes of gadgets to fire the publics imagination with the kindle being one of the first. Sony have just  launched their latest 2nd generation of ebook readers after having spent several years developing innovative technology like E-ink to make the ebook reading experience as close to that of reading a traditional book.

AJ Electronics have the Sony PRS-505S Reader digital bookreader in stock now for £179.00.

The Sony Reader PRS-505 is an easy to use ebook reader which lets you store 160 of the new generation eBooks under one cover and take them wherever you go. This ebook reader will do the same for your book collection as the iPod has done for your music collection.

The Sony Reader allows you to download up to 160 books. Imagine how much weight you can save on just your holiday reading alone! The Sony reader which is about the size of a paperback, features a 6" display with e Ink® technology. In the past the limitatiions on these ebook readers was the difficulty with reading in bright lighting conditions and quite often led to your eyes feeling really tired. Sony’s e Ink® technology use eight different levels of grey to create paper like graphics to give crystal clear graphics in most lighting conditions. The battery is good for over 6800 pages turns from a single charge.