Okay, who still LOVES their Sony?

[Jane12]

Fascinating. Thanks!

[eschwartz]

Originally Posted by Ripplinger

I'm a bit curious about how the Kindle works as well, I've been a bit tempted lately to pick up maybe a used Kindle just to take advantage of borrowing more books through Prime (for some stupid reason you can only use that feature if you download to a Kindle device, Kindle apps don't count at all). But I'm not sure how great the books are that they offer, and it's only 1 book a month max, if getting even a used Kindle would be worth it.

I suggest you get the OverDrive Link plugin for calibre, and use it to search for books by authors you have in calibre. It can search Amazon Prime and Kindle Unlimited, among others.

Any Kindle device-specific questions? Ask away.

[muse]

Originally Posted by Rizla

You mean the T1? and maybe the T2 as well? The T1's did start to freeze. Initially I thought it was due to rooting, but I don't think so now. Just Sony ****ed up.

Yeah. I'm referring to the T1. Not sure about the T2.

Pretty much I guess. Freezing seems very common among T1 users.

[muse]

Originally Posted by BWinmill

I'm pretty sure that it was 1.0.07. (It was the update that added the Kobo store.)

If you are still trying to unbrick it, follow the instructions from the link:
https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/PRST...C_sd_rescue.29

The SD rescue is made for older 01/02/03 firmwares but it worked for me.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Teknikal

I think Sony went to Android without providing the hardware to run it properly their T range were just too under powered and because of it crash prone.

I have to disagree here. I have a T1 and it does not crash. I do not have it rooted and it works well as is.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Rizla

You mean the T1? and maybe the T2 as well? The T1's did start to freeze. Initially I thought it was due to rooting, but I don't think so now. Just Sony ****ed up.

My T1 and my mother's T1 do not freeze. They work very well.

[raiderkilo]

PRS-350 still perfect

[Ripplinger]

Originally Posted by eschwartz

I suggest you get the OverDrive Link plugin for calibre, and use it to search for books by authors you have in calibre. It can search Amazon Prime and Kindle Unlimited, among others.

Any Kindle device-specific questions? Ask away.

I think I really needs hands on to see the differences. I suspect limitations have workarounds from dedicated users the same as Sony and Kobo have their share of tweaks/hacks/fixes. Today they have refurbished Paperwhites for $79 and it's tempting. But on the other hand, it would be just to test things on, download a monthly free book, it wouldn't be my main reader ever. So I'm wondering if it's even worth it for $79.

[eschwartz]

Originally Posted by Ripplinger

I think I really needs hands on to see the differences. I suspect limitations have workarounds from dedicated users the same as Sony and Kobo have their share of tweaks/hacks/fixes. Today they have refurbished Paperwhites for $79 and it's tempting. But on the other hand, it would be just to test things on, download a monthly free book, it wouldn't be my main reader ever. So I'm wondering if it's even worth it for $79.

$79 just to read a free book-a-month? Definitely not.

But surely you have a craving for more devices, by which you can justify the purchase. Plenty of people on multiple devices, usually they have a main reader and a travel reader or something... you can get the old Kindle Basic for $69 or find it refurbished, cheap(er) reader right there, or figure something else out.

Failing that, just say it will be a gift for someone.


Who knows. You may fall in love.
Gotta replace those aging Sonys somehow...

[Ripplinger]

Originally Posted by eschwartz

...
But surely you have a craving for more devices, by which you can justify the purchase.
...
Who knows. You may fall in love.
Gotta replace those aging Sonys somehow...

Definitely love playing with new toys as you said, and that might justify it. And I've also got Kobo Glos now because I really wanted the front light and not have to worry about carrying a light with me and extra batteries. But I definitely prefer epubs all the way, saves me a step in converting them again back to an Amazon format after I do corrections.

But in the end it would really be just a toy used once a month, or gifting it to someone. I'm trying to resist...

Edit: Resistance is futile... I caved and clicked before the offer ended today, it's still a good deal. I don't think I'll be sorry even if I end up just using it to download free books here and there. But the bad part is that it's a 2-3 week delivery, which I didn't notice until I received my email receipt.

[readerlover]

I have a PRS-300 that I've had for awhile now and I absolutely love it!! I'm reading a book on it right now and have 6 collections on it all organized by Calibre (the best thing since sliced bread)!!

[sharphamster]

Me! Never going to give up my T3 or my 350. Even though I'm in the Honeymoon period with my Aura H20, my 350 goes everywhere with me. It just fits my hand perfectly. Love how I can thumb through the pages with the 350 in my left hand and my thumb on the button.

[Pinecone]

Still love my 650. I have a spare one, plus my wife has one (in use spare ). Also a couple of 350s.

Still like the ability to arrange the books on the Sony.

But it is harder to get books. B&N no longer allows you to DL books for sideloading. Kobo is selling books in formats that do not work on the PRS series.

Books-A-Million is one source. Or Amazon and converting the Mobi to EPub.

[speakingtohe]

I love my 2 T3s and just bought 2 more refurbished @ $39.95
I loved all my Sonys.
4 may seem excessive, but I use the 2 I have already, switching back and forth, when I want a change of book without closing one. Another for this purpose will be great. And one for my backpack, so I don't forget to bring it.

Other readers are great, and I have had quite a few, but Sony is best for me.

Helen

[Kaysclie]

Where did you find the refurbished T3s please? I am looking for a T3 and cannot find one.