Sony PRSACL6 Cover With Reading Light

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches ; 10.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• ASIN: B002NFW4XG
• Item model number: PRSACL6.WW2
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 18, 2005

Product Description

Illuminate the screen of your Reader Touch Edition™ with the Sony PRSACL6 Cover With Reading Light, which is perfect for reading in the dark. A perfect gift for travelers, the Sony PRSACL6 Cover With Reading Light for the Reader Touch Edition™ includes a bright light for easier reading. This custom designed light offers two brightness levels.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Beware, does not fit Sony Touch 650, January 6, 2011

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J. Brown (CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony PRSACL6 Cover With Reading Light (Personal Computers)

This cover does not fit the Sony Digital Reader Touch Edition Model 650. My main complaint is that no distinction was made in Amazon's item description between the various models of the Touch Edition or that there even are different models and sizes of the Touch Edition. According to the vendor, no lighted cover exists for the 650 model. So now we have to send it back and pay the 15% restocking fee.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PRSACL6, October 4, 2009

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Aldrin - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony PRSACL6 Cover With Reading Light (Personal Computers)

I bought the PRSACL6 to replace the expensive and the not so good CL1. The CL6 comes with 2 underpowered led bulbs that is powered by a single AA battery but is still much better than the cl1. It doesn't compare to the awesomely bright mighty mites but that fact the cl6's light is integrated to the cover gives it a plus in my book. The front cover can be folded to the back to give you unobtrusive 1 hand reading. This model is made for the new prs 600 touch but the cover also fits the 505 like a glove (rejoice 505 owners). Overall, it is a good accessory for your sony ebook (for the price, I wish SONY would have put a flap in it's cover for storage, but it's only a minor gripe) I just wish it was a little brighter though.

26 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Limited Protection, March 7, 2010

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JDP - See all my reviews

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I purchased my Sony Touch Edition Cover via this website two months ago and have taken it on several trips with me. After some solid road time I can honestly say there is definitely room for a lot of improvement.

The thinly padded black, leatherette PRSACL6 is outfitted with a plastic bracket that snaps into the mounting ports on the top and bottom of my eReader and binds the unit to the cover. It does a good job of holding my E Reader in place but I remain wary of the use of plastic. Its a given that the thin padding is not going to protect my eReader from hard impact.

I found no mention of this in the instructions or via the company's website, but there are four magnets installed on the corners of the cover. Obviously there for secure closing, this may or may not be a problem for any electronic media placed near it.

A sliding power switch with two brightness settings operate the flex neck LED light. Powered by one AAA battery, the flex light does an average job of providing illumination. No matter of the positioning level, there is a small amount of glare. So far I've gotten some great mileage from the original battery.

Besides the magnet issue that I noted earlier, this product still has an unfinished feel about it. Even though it protects the front and back of my E Reader, it still leaves vital ports located on the top and bottom plus the stylus slot exposed. An enclosed cover would have been ideal. In the meantime, I have to designate a dedicated storage area in my briefcase or backpack just for my E Reader.

The Sony PRSACL6 comes with instructions, one AAA battery and a one year limited manufacturer's warranty. Sony's website is usually loaded with user friendly product data. Information on this product is practically nonexistent. On the bright side there is a toll free customer support number posted.

It is without question that this product was rushed to market. Unfortunately, until there is an improved version by either Sony or perhaps an outfit like Case Logic, buyers have to settle for limited or no protection. For the price, I was expecting more.