Sony PRS-950 Specification Guide
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Last Updated: 03/07/2011
PRS-950SC
Reader Daily Edition
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Specifications
Display
Technology: E Ink® Pearl
Screen Size: 7 inches
Resolution: 600 x 1024 pixels
Gray Scale: 16 level gray scale
Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature: 41° F to 95° F (5° C to 35°
C)
Power
Recharging Time: 2.5 Hours
AC Power: Built-in rechargeable battery: 3.7 V DC
Battery Life (Approx): 10 days with wireless; 22
days with wireless off
Media Formats Supported
Unsecured Text: ePub, BBeB Book, PDF, TXT, RTF,
Micrsoft® Word, (Conversion to the Reader
requires Word installed on your PC)
requires Word installed on your PC)
DRM Text: ePub (Adobe DRM protected), PDF
(Adobe DRM protected), BBeB Book (PRS DRM
protected), Text, RTF
protected), Text, RTF
Unsecured Audio: Unsecured Adudio: MP3 (Non
encrypted), AAC (Non encrypted)
Image: JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP
Memory
Memory Size: 2GB
Dual Memory Card Expansion Slots for Memory
Stick Duo™ and SD Card up to 32GB.
Stick Duo™ and SD Card up to 32GB.
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
(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
-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
-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
Apple Macintosh (32 bit only)
-Mac OS X version 10.6.3 or later, Mac OS X
version 10.5.8 or later, Mac OS X version 10.4.11
or later
-Mac OS X version 10.6.3 or later, Mac OS X
version 10.5.8 or later, Mac OS X version 10.4.11
or later
CPU:
-Windows: 800 MHz Celeron class processor or
better
-Macintosh: Intel, PowerPC G3, G4 or G5
processor
-Windows: 800 MHz Celeron class processor or
better
-Macintosh: Intel, PowerPC G3, G4 or G5
processor
RAM:
-128 MB or more (minimum 512 MB for
Windows 7, Windows Vista)
-128 MB or more (minimum 512 MB for
Windows 7, Windows Vista)
Free space on hard disc:
-Windows: 100 MB or more
-Macintosh: 60 tMB or more
-Depending on the content amount,
more space may be required.
-Windows: 100 MB or more
-Macintosh: 60 tMB or more
-Depending on the content amount,
more space may be required.
Monitor:
-High Color or more, 1024 × 768 pixelsor more
(True Color, 1280 × 1024 pixels, or more
recommended)
-High Color or more, 1024 × 768 pixelsor more
(True Color, 1280 × 1024 pixels, or more
recommended)
Other devices:
-USB port (High-Speed USBCompatible),
pointing device such as mouse or track pad
-USB port (High-Speed USBCompatible),
pointing device such as mouse or track pad
Wireless/Networking
Mobile Broadband: 3G
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi
Dimensions
Weight: 9.6 oz
Measurements: 7.87 x 5.04 x 0.38 inches (WxDxH)
Supplied Accessories
USB Cable
Quick Start Guide
Warranty
Optional Accessories
AC Adapter (PRSA-AC1)
Standard Cover (PRSA-SC95B)
Cover with Light (PRSA-CL95B)
Zipper Sleeve (PRSA-CP95B, PRSA-CP95P)
Color: Silver
UPC Code: 027242807662
1. Requires Internet connection and compatible PC or Mac. Must be US
or Canadian resident, age 13 years and older. Account registration
required. Content availability may vary based on location. Content
outside the Reader Store and Google Books content is not available
for wireless download, but can be managed through your compatible
Mac or PC.
required. Content availability may vary based on location. Content
outside the Reader Store and Google Books content is not available
for wireless download, but can be managed through your compatible
Mac or PC.
2. Adobe® PDF, ePub, BBeB®, RTF, and TXT formats natively supported.
Viewing Microsoft® Word, HTML, and other files requires conversion
with supplied software.
with supplied software.
3. Based on average un-illustrated eBook file size of 1.2 megabytes.
Actual file sizes vary by digital book title. Accessible capacity may
vary.
vary.
4. Internet Connection required, USB Port required. Supported PC
Operating Systems: Microsoft® Windows Vista® (32-bit or 64-bit),
Microsoft Windows® XP (32-bit only) or Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit or
64-bit). Supported Mac Operating Systems (32-bit only): Apple®
Macintosh® computers w/ Intel® processors, PowerPC G3, G4 or G5
processors, with Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.11 or later, or Mac OS X Leopard
10.6.3 or later.
Microsoft Windows® XP (32-bit only) or Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit or
64-bit). Supported Mac Operating Systems (32-bit only): Apple®
Macintosh® computers w/ Intel® processors, PowerPC G3, G4 or G5
processors, with Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.11 or later, or Mac OS X Leopard
10.6.3 or later.
5. Requires valid library card. Content availability may vary.
6. Read on a single charge for up to 10 days with wireless on. Turn wireless
6. Read on a single charge for up to 10 days with wireless on. Turn wireless
off and read for up to 22 days. Measured by reading 75 minutes each
day for 22 days with wireless off and 10 days with wireless on. In low-
coverage areas or in EDGE/GPRS-only coverage, wirelessusage will
consume battery power more quickly. Actual battery life may vary
upon wireless usage, product settings, battery, and environmental
conditions.
day for 22 days with wireless off and 10 days with wireless on. In low-
coverage areas or in EDGE/GPRS-only coverage, wirelessusage will
consume battery power more quickly. Actual battery life may vary
upon wireless usage, product settings, battery, and environmental
conditions.
7. Measured at the narrowest point.
8. Un-encrypted MP3 and AAC format audio files only. Not compatible
8. Un-encrypted MP3 and AAC format audio files only. Not compatible
with most digital copyright formatted audio file content. Headphones
not included.
not included.
9. Some memory cards may not work with the Reader. Please refer to
the user’s guide. Memory cards are sold separately.
10. Wireless service limited to the service coverage area. Coverage and
connectivity may vary. Additional terms and conditions apply. Use of
Reader™ Store limited to residents of the US and Canada, age 13
years and older. Account registration required.
Reader™ Store limited to residents of the US and Canada, age 13
years and older. Account registration required.
11. GB means 1 thousand megabytes when referring to memory
capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of memory space
is reserved for operating system and other system functions.
is reserved for operating system and other system functions.
12. Based on use with compatible external memory cards (sold
separately) and average un-illustrated eBook file size of 1.2
megabytes. Actual file sizes vary by digital book title. Some memory
cards may not work with the Reader. Please refer to user's guide.
megabytes. Actual file sizes vary by digital book title. Some memory
cards may not work with the Reader. Please refer to user's guide.
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and may vary.
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Duo and Reader Daily Edition and the Sony and Reader logos are
trademarks of Sony. QUALCOMM is a registered trademark and Gobi is a
trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. Microsoft, Microsoft Vista and
Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries. Mac and Macintosh are
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Adobe is a trademark of Adobe
Systems Incorporated. All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change
without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate
and may vary.