Sony Reader Touch Edition - eReader Compass

Linux Operating system

6" Screen size

286 grams Weight

Freescale i.MX31L 800 MHz Processor

512 MB Storage

— Battery

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Full specs

Overview

Released Aug 2009

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Processor Freescale i.MX31L 800 MHz

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Storage 512 MB

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Warranty 1 Year

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Display

Type Grayscale

Technology

Size 6"

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Backlit Illumination

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Always On Display

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DisplayMate Grade Not tested

Multi-touch

Fingerprint Resistant

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Performance

Chip Freescale i.MX31L 800 MHz

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Storage 512 MB

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USB Type Yes

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UWB

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Design & Build

Material

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Colors Red, Black, Silver

Dimensions 17.5 × 12.2 × 1.0

Weight 286g

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Water Resistance Unknown

Fingerprint Sensor

Rugged Design

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Parts Availability Unknown

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Input & Navigation

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Related Links Official Website
Wikipedia

Manual Download PDF

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Common questions

What people actually want to know

When was the Sony Reader Touch Edition released?

The Sony Reader Touch Edition was released on August 5, 2009.

Where can I get support for the Sony Reader Touch Edition?

Visit Sony's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.

Where can I download the Sony Reader Touch Edition manual?

You can view and download the Sony Reader Touch Edition manual on our dedicated manual page.

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