To me, ereader now is an useless and redundant gadget. - Page 4

filmo · 02-26-2014, 07:51 PM

I have Samsung Galaxy Note 8 tablet with various ereading aps. I seldom use it for reading. Maybe because combination of size, cost, weight, and battery life. I have one book that is PDF format computer book and could read it using Sony T1 or Kobo reader but prefer using the tablet. Probably because of faster response and reading book at computer desk minimize problems with size, cost, weight, and battery life. I still consider Sony T1 my best eink reader for pdf books.

Teknikal · 02-27-2014, 03:16 AM

I feel the same way really I prefer my tablet lately but I think eink definitely has it's place with regard to battery life and hopefully soon price.

For the future if anyones seen the clear solarcell layer they can put on glass now I think it would go brilliantly with eink, To me I can see a future where eink devices will never need to be charged and that's a really big advantage for books.

teija · 02-27-2014, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Teknikal

For the future if anyones seen the clear solarcell layer they can put on glass now I think it would go brilliantly with eink, To me I can see a future where eink devices will never need to be charged and that's a really big advantage for books.

Here, here! Solar-powered eBooks seem like they could be a very likely possibility due to their low power consumption. What a great thing that would be - never have to plug it in.

dip166 · 02-28-2014, 07:31 AM

One of the things I like about an e-reader is exactly the fact that it serves only one purpose and, of course, the e-ink technology. I own a Sony PRS-T1 and one of the reasons I'm reluctant to update to a new version is that it's the only one with audio function. That being said, I wouldn't use it for music (not enough available space anyway) but more for audio books.

For instance, on a PC we have all sorts of files and it gets easily messed up... On a dedicate device, not only you will use all the free space on just one subject (i.e. books or music or games), it also gets much more well organized and the menus, storage, etc. more personalized to serve a single purpose.

Still, one function I would like to have integrated is one of electronic dictionary (instead of buying that one separately) and being able to purchase software, personalize menus, install and uninstall applications, etc.
I don't mind having to plug it, because I always do to transfer files from the PC and it rarely needs charging anyway.
I would like a color e-ink though, for maybe reading magazines, texts with pictures and graphics and I know some people read their comics as well. Not an easy feature to achieve, it seems.

Xanthe · 02-28-2014, 11:52 PM

That's why I've hung onto my T1 and haven't upgraded to a later Sony.

zossi · 03-15-2014, 06:48 PM

I still use my T1 because it makes me feel cool and old school.

FinancialWar · 03-16-2014, 03:42 AM

T1 isn't old school, it's made of plastic and rubber for god's sake.

PRS x50 are old school. Metal body, built in stylus, metal line style buttons and cavity holes for cover.

AlbertaCowboy · 03-17-2014, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by FinancialWar

T1 isn't old school, it's made of plastic and rubber for god's sake.

PRS x50 are old school. Metal body, built in stylus, metal line style buttons and cavity holes for cover.

And in my opinion, the best e-Reader ever made. My GalaxyTab is a redundant gadget, but my 650 is a neccesity.

Gazella · 03-17-2014, 09:53 AM

OP, your posts seem to always be deliberately provocative and controversial. I've stumbled upon some of your impolite and offensive remarks in other discussions and have come across one of your threads (I'm pretty sure you know of which I'm referring to) and I've been wondering if you're not trolling.

Anyway, I don't understand you're reasoning behind ereaders being "so 2011". I have both a tablet and an ereader but I always read books on the ereader. I can give you a lot of reasons but the main ones are: light, battery life, eInk (no glare, looks like real text on paper), not distracting, etc. Tablets are hard on the eyes and I get eyestrain after long periods, too distracting, needs charging every other day, heavy, etc. And that's why I never use my tablet for reading fiction.

hansl · 03-17-2014, 01:00 PM

I'm not sure if my T3S is not redundant because until now I read more on my mobile phone than on an ebook reader. But this is more due to bad organisation when I leave home without it, being forced to read on the phone.

carpetmojo · 03-20-2014, 07:56 PM

I just think it's nicer to use a reader because it's the nearest thing to a real book! So much better than that piddly 'phone screen that can't be read outdoors, and hastens onset of early macular malfunction ............

[ PS .. that's if macular is the right word .... but I'm sure you know what I mean.... ]

teija · 03-21-2014, 12:59 PM

Here's another reason, which is particularly relevant when on holiday or in a new place:

When's the last time you heard of someone stealing an eReader? I mean, it **could** happen, but they're not exactly top of the resale list for opportunistic thieves. Some of them may not even know what they are!

But I'm sure you've heard stories of people's iPhones, iPads, Android devices going "missing" or being stolen...

DrMoze · 07-01-2014, 09:12 PM

The OP speaks as if a backlight is a plus. It's not for me. To repeat what others have said: The Reader has incredible battery life compared to phones/tablets (no charger needed for an entire vacation), it's easier on the eyes than an active display, looks fine in daylight, can read in the dark with any simple cheap booklight, it doesn't "intrude" with email, apps, etc., acts like a real book in terms of legibility, easy to load it up with years' worth of good books (so no wifi/internet needed), easy to bookmark, etc.

I do think the T1 and beyond (ith the android-based os) was a step backwards. My T1 periodically freezes--a common problem that seems to be unsolved still--and the extra bells and whistles are unnecessary. I think Sony hit the high point with the 350/650. So I got another 350. I have a Kindle Fire for email, browsing websites, playing some games, etc. but would never want to read entire books on it. And it has to be recharged constantly.

So when it comes to reading books, an e-ink reader is the #1 choice for me.

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02-26-2014, 07:51 PM	#46
filmo Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 1077205 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kobo Touch, Sony T1, Kobo Mini	I have Samsung Galaxy Note 8 tablet with various ereading aps. I seldom use it for reading. Maybe because combination of size, cost, weight, and battery life. I have one book that is PDF format computer book and could read it using Sony T1 or Kobo reader but prefer using the tablet. Probably because of faster response and reading book at computer desk minimize problems with size, cost, weight, and battery life. I still consider Sony T1 my best eink reader for pdf books.

02-27-2014, 03:16 AM	#47
Teknikal Fanatic Posts: 574 Karma: 5264318 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belfast Device: Sony T1, Note Pro 12.2, Honor 10	I feel the same way really I prefer my tablet lately but I think eink definitely has it's place with regard to battery life and hopefully soon price. For the future if anyones seen the clear solarcell layer they can put on glass now I think it would go brilliantly with eink, To me I can see a future where eink devices will never need to be charged and that's a really big advantage for books.

02-28-2014, 07:31 AM	#49
dip166 Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2012 Device: Sony PRS-T1, Kindle PW2	One of the things I like about an e-reader is exactly the fact that it serves only one purpose and, of course, the e-ink technology. I own a Sony PRS-T1 and one of the reasons I'm reluctant to update to a new version is that it's the only one with audio function. That being said, I wouldn't use it for music (not enough available space anyway) but more for audio books. For instance, on a PC we have all sorts of files and it gets easily messed up... On a dedicate device, not only you will use all the free space on just one subject (i.e. books or music or games), it also gets much more well organized and the menus, storage, etc. more personalized to serve a single purpose. Still, one function I would like to have integrated is one of electronic dictionary (instead of buying that one separately) and being able to purchase software, personalize menus, install and uninstall applications, etc. I don't mind having to plug it, because I always do to transfer files from the PC and it rarely needs charging anyway. I would like a color e-ink though, for maybe reading magazines, texts with pictures and graphics and I know some people read their comics as well. Not an easy feature to achieve, it seems.

02-28-2014, 11:52 PM	#50
Xanthe Plan B Is Now In Force Posts: 1,894 Karma: 8086979 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Surebleak Device: Aluratek,Sony 350/T1,Pandigital,eBM 911,Nook HD/HD+,Fire HDX 7/8.9,PW2	That's why I've hung onto my T1 and haven't upgraded to a later Sony.

03-15-2014, 06:48 PM	#51
zossi Member Posts: 14 Karma: 82374 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: US Device: Sony T1	I still use my T1 because it makes me feel cool and old school.

03-16-2014, 03:42 AM	#52
FinancialWar Banned Posts: 397 Karma: 85500 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sydney Device: Sony PRS350, Onyx M92, Onyx T68 (defective!)	T1 isn't old school, it's made of plastic and rubber for god's sake. PRS x50 are old school. Metal body, built in stylus, metal line style buttons and cavity holes for cover.

03-17-2014, 09:53 AM	#54
Gazella Wizard Posts: 1,694 Karma: 4601218 Join Date: Nov 2012 Device: Kindle Oasis	OP, your posts seem to always be deliberately provocative and controversial. I've stumbled upon some of your impolite and offensive remarks in other discussions and have come across one of your threads (I'm pretty sure you know of which I'm referring to) and I've been wondering if you're not trolling. Anyway, I don't understand you're reasoning behind ereaders being "so 2011". I have both a tablet and an ereader but I always read books on the ereader. I can give you a lot of reasons but the main ones are: light, battery life, eInk (no glare, looks like real text on paper), not distracting, etc. Tablets are hard on the eyes and I get eyestrain after long periods, too distracting, needs charging every other day, heavy, etc. And that's why I never use my tablet for reading fiction.

03-17-2014, 01:00 PM	#55
hansl Zealot Posts: 112 Karma: 113786 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Germany Device: Sony PRS-T3S, CoolReader on 4'' Android phone	I'm not sure if my T3S is not redundant because until now I read more on my mobile phone than on an ebook reader. But this is more due to bad organisation when I leave home without it, being forced to read on the phone.

03-20-2014, 07:56 PM	#56
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	I just think it's nicer to use a reader because it's the nearest thing to a real book! So much better than that piddly 'phone screen that can't be read outdoors, and hastens onset of early macular malfunction ............ [ PS .. that's if macular is the right word .... but I'm sure you know what I mean.... ]

03-21-2014, 12:59 PM	#57
teija Gadget fiend Posts: 354 Karma: 2111100 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Vancouver, Canada Device: Kobo Clara HD, Aura HD, Kindle Paperwhite 2021, Sony PRS-350	Here's another reason, which is particularly relevant when on holiday or in a new place: When's the last time you heard of someone stealing an eReader? I mean, it could happen, but they're not exactly top of the resale list for opportunistic thieves. Some of them may not even know what they are! But I'm sure you've heard stories of people's iPhones, iPads, Android devices going "missing" or being stolen...

07-01-2014, 09:12 PM	#58
DrMoze Booknut Posts: 858 Karma: 2852 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida! Device: Sony Reader 500/505/300/350, Nook Glowlight Plus (6")	The OP speaks as if a backlight is a plus. It's not for me. To repeat what others have said: The Reader has incredible battery life compared to phones/tablets (no charger needed for an entire vacation), it's easier on the eyes than an active display, looks fine in daylight, can read in the dark with any simple cheap booklight, it doesn't "intrude" with email, apps, etc., acts like a real book in terms of legibility, easy to load it up with years' worth of good books (so no wifi/internet needed), easy to bookmark, etc. I do think the T1 and beyond (ith the android-based os) was a step backwards. My T1 periodically freezes--a common problem that seems to be unsolved still--and the extra bells and whistles are unnecessary. I think Sony hit the high point with the 350/650. So I got another 350. I have a Kindle Fire for email, browsing websites, playing some games, etc. but would never want to read entire books on it. And it has to be recharged constantly. So when it comes to reading books, an e-ink reader is the #1 choice for me.