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Old 02-25-2013, 07:50 AM   #1
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Hello:
After some researching, I was thinking of getting a Kobo mini then Kobo Touch but now I think I might go for Sony T2.
I have a few questions regarding durability and features.

1. How long does the Sony battery last (from experience of previous model)?
2. If not rooted, does T2 capable to read PDF file well?
2. Does a rooted T2 remove the Handwriting recognition feature?
3. How slow is the rooted T2 as ereader?

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Old 02-25-2013, 03:59 PM   #2
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Old 02-25-2013, 05:45 PM   #3
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Why not a Kobo Glo?
Kobo Glo might have battery issue.
I also want to be able to run Android apps like Kingsoft office to read excel and word files.
Multi language support is needed.
Most importantly, Sony T2 has physical buttons and it will allow me to go back to home page if things didn't work. Kobo Glo relies on touch screen, If things go wrong I am stuck with the touch screen.
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Old 02-26-2013, 04:32 AM   #4
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Uh, you can't run Android apps on a Sony T2 as it is.
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Uh, you can't run Android apps on a Sony T2 as it is.
Unless this claims is false:

http://liliputing.com/2012/10/you-ca...roid-apps.html
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Old 02-26-2013, 10:28 AM   #6
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T2 can be rooted/jailbreaked for firmware 1.0.04.x and earlier.
The hole is closed with 1.0.05.x

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You may also want to follow/check the T1/T2 related threads over at the e-book.org
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Old 02-26-2013, 10:57 AM   #7
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T2 can be rooted/jailbreaked for firmware 1.0.04.x and erarlier.
The hole is closed with 1.0.05.x

See here

You may also want to follow/check the T1/T2 related threads over at the e-book.org
I would assume that I wouldn't know the T2 firmware version until I bought it and power it on. Right?

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Old 02-26-2013, 02:01 PM   #8
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To my understanding fw version 1.0.05.xx is only released for EU-models.
So it will depend on where you are located and how fast stock turns at your supplier.
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I have the T2, battery life is very good, I read a lot (at least one book a day) and it lasts for weeks. It is happy with pdf as well. I have made no changes to it out of box other than to NOT use sony software, I control it using Calibre.
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Old 02-27-2013, 01:24 PM   #12
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Great! I just ordered a T2 online. Not a bad deal in Canada. After tax free shipping for $118.64 Canadian dollars
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