Sony unveiled the world's lightest six-inch "reader"

The Japanese company Sony has announced a new 6-inch e-book with touch panel - Reader Wi-Fi (model PRS-T1), which, according to the manufacturer, is the lightest in the world in its class.

A distinctive feature of this model, in addition to its light weight (168 gr.) Is the presence of supporting access to local and wide area networks via a wireless Wi-Fi connection. In addition, the touch panel 6-inch display based on electronic ink makes it easy to control the device, including scaling and pinch your fingers. In the PRS-T1 can translate words into text readable books, thanks to built-in bidirectional dictionaries with ten, and make text notes.In the translation of the highlighted words on it you can get information from the online service Wikipedia, a built-in Web browser will expand the boundaries of the search required information.

For storing books, you can use 2 GB of internal memory that can be expanded by using microSD memory cards.

Brief specifications Sony Reader Wi-Fi (model PRS-T1):

• Display: E-Ink Pearl v220, 16 gray levels, resolution 600x800 pixels, touch panel Clear Touch Infrared
• Running time: 1 month (when turned off Wi-Fi and 30 minutes of reading daily) for 3 weeks while the Wi-Fi
• Time is fully charged internal battery: 2 hours using the AC adapter, 2.5 hours from the USB port on your computer
• Memory: 2 GB (1.3 GB available to the user); microSD memory cards (up to 32 GB)
• Support for Wi-Fi networks: IEEE 802.11b/g/n; WEP, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal; WPS
• Dimensions: 173h110h8, 9 mm
• Weight: 168 gr.
• Equipment: USB cable, stylus