IFA 2011: Sony PRS-T1 eReader unveiled

The sony PRS-T1 is the world’s lightest1 15.2cm (6”) eReader that also features an enhanced touchscreen.

Aug 31 2011, 10:04am CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony unveiled today at the IFA 2011 the new Sony PRS-T1 eReader. The 8.9mm thin PRS-T1 Wi-fi connected eReader has a 6-inch touchscreen and weighs approx. 168g. The new Sony Reader has 2GB storage and the batter holds for over a one month (3 weeks with Wi-Fi on).

Reader Wi-Fi (model: PRS-T1) by Sony is available in Europe from October 2011, depending on country. Sony will offer a specially-created limited edition of Reader Wi-Fi (PRS-T1) which includes a voucher that enables Harry Potter fans to download the first Harry Potter eBook title, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, from Pottermore. Pottermore, a unique website which builds an exciting and immersive online experience around the Harry Potter books and is the exclusive retailer of the Harry Potter digital eBooks, is partnered by Sony.

The IFA 2011 opens on September 2nd in Berlin, Germany. Read all the latest news and highlights in our IFA 2011 Hub.

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