Possible new Sony ereader with Glo

ereaders · 03-23-2013, 04:43 PM

I am only guessing.
Sony might release a Glo ereader version soon.
Because all the local retailers are cutting down the price of the Sony case with "light".

I really wish that they would come up a version with choices of Glo color.
For example: The Glo lite can be changed to green, blue and white etc.
It will allow the users to adjust the device according to their need.

Ripplinger · 03-23-2013, 06:58 PM

If Sony came out with a lighted reader this year, it just might tempt me away from my beloved 350 readers. It will depend on the shape of it (I absolutely hate that curved bottom on the T1 and T2) and the software though.

But I'll believe it when I see some official notices about it. Until then, it's just wishful thinking.

Polyglot27 · 03-24-2013, 07:59 AM

I noticed that yesterday when I went into the Sony shop in Paris and saw that they are throwing in the case with light and a AC charger (value 75 euros) with the T2 Reader for 139 euros. This happened last year when the T2 came out and the T1 was reduced to 129 euros with a free case with light.
However, I am not sure it is for the same reason this time. The Kindle Paperwhite and the Kobo Glo both cost only 129 euros here and it could just be an attempt to match prices for what is now an inferior product.

Arios · 03-24-2013, 07:42 PM

Polyglot27,

I found a comparable discount here in Canada (at least at BestBuy) but you're right, it can just be for a short period of time (not a strategic tendency).

I hope too that Sony will come up with a new eReader having glow capability and a better screen definition (like the Kobo Glo).

Anyway, I would not say that the PRS-T2 (and incidently the PRS-T1) is an inferior product, but simply that Sony has not delivered the goods and has been taken aback! In addition, Sony has removed some fuctionalities to the PRS-T2 (the ability to listen the mp3 files essentially) and this was not a good move.

Anyway, have a good week!

filmo · 03-25-2013, 10:48 AM

Removing MP3 from T2 should not have happened only if it did not reduce cost. It worked but drained battery faster and clumsy to use. I would only use a T2 reader MP3 player if they added volume control switches and other interface improvements.

jersysman · 03-25-2013, 02:33 PM

I would love a Sony reader frontlit. I went with a Kindle PW this year because I love the light!! Come on Sony!! Make your users happy or at least contented.

Polyglot27 · 03-25-2013, 05:18 PM

Arios. You are right. I should not have used the word 'inferior' . In fact I bought my first Sony reader because of their dictionaries. It's a shame that they are not promoting this feature more vigorously. It's a real boon to any student learning another European language.
I went to the Salon du livre (Paris book fair 2013) this afternoon and at the Sony stand they were selling the T2 for only 99 euros. Who knows what they are up to.

Arios · 03-25-2013, 08:54 PM

No problema Polyglot27!

Because of the fierce concurrence of Kobo, the prices tend to be low since 2 months here (around $100-119 cnd for the PRS-T2, but whitout a case however).

BTW, quelle température fait-il sur Paris? Ici les congères ont encore presque deux mètres et le printemps n'est pas précoce cette année. Je rêve de la Provence!

Cheers!

Arios · 03-25-2013, 09:01 PM

@filmo

Quote:

I would only use a T2 reader MP3 player if they added volume control switches and other interface improvements.

You are probably right (Sony wanted to reduce costs) but volume control switches and other interface improvements would cost a lot more! And I don't find the software control too bad, just the music

ersott · 03-26-2013, 01:06 PM

http://goodereader.com/blog/category...ronic-readers/

thomasn75 · 03-26-2013, 01:42 PM

35% off t2 in uk

http://www.sony.co.uk/product/rd-rea...er|34293644973

Arios · 03-26-2013, 03:16 PM

Thanks thomasn75 for the link

jersysman: our wishes come true. Amen!

Now hope that the initial price is not too high

samhy · 03-26-2013, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ersott

http://goodereader.com/blog/category...ronic-readers/

Awesome!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arios

Now hope that the initial price is not too high

And I hope they'll stop with their nonsense of different devices for different countries.

Polyglot27 · 03-26-2013, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arios

No problema Polyglot27!

BTW, quelle température fait-il sur Paris? Ici les congères ont encore presque deux mètres et le printemps n'est pas précoce cette année. Je rêve de la Provence!

Cheers!

It's nice and sunny here. No snow and a mild 10°C. I was sorely tempted by the discounted T2 but reason prevailed. I'm looking forward to seeing the T3 soon.

Arios · 03-27-2013, 02:13 PM

Thank you for the info Polyglot27 and indeed it is better to wait for the new model. In addition, there is really no new features compared to the T1.

samhy I did not know there were differences from one geographic area to another: what are they?

03-23-2013, 04:43 PM	#1
ereaders Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 605396 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Canada Toronto Device: Sony T2	Possible new Sony ereader with Glo I am only guessing. Sony might release a Glo ereader version soon. Because all the local retailers are cutting down the price of the Sony case with "light". I really wish that they would come up a version with choices of Glo color. For example: The Glo lite can be changed to green, blue and white etc. It will allow the users to adjust the device according to their need.

03-24-2013, 07:42 PM	#4
Arios A curiosus lector! Posts: 463 Karma: 2015140 Join Date: Jun 2012 Device: Sony PRS-T1, Kobo Touch	Polyglot27, I found a comparable discount here in Canada (at least at BestBuy) but you're right, it can just be for a short period of time (not a strategic tendency). I hope too that Sony will come up with a new eReader having glow capability and a better screen definition (like the Kobo Glo). Anyway, I would not say that the PRS-T2 (and incidently the PRS-T1) is an inferior product, but simply that Sony has not delivered the goods and has been taken aback! In addition, Sony has removed some fuctionalities to the PRS-T2 (the ability to listen the mp3 files essentially) and this was not a good move. Anyway, have a good week! Last edited by Arios; 03-24-2013 at 07:47 PM.

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Ripplinger 350 Hoarder Posts: 3,574 Karma: 8281267 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midwest USA Device: Sony PRS-350, Kobo Glo & Glo HD, PW2	If Sony came out with a lighted reader this year, it just might tempt me away from my beloved 350 readers. It will depend on the shape of it (I absolutely hate that curved bottom on the T1 and T2) and the software though. But I'll believe it when I see some official notices about it. Until then, it's just wishful thinking.

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Polyglot27 Addict Posts: 231 Karma: 5588994 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Paris, France Device: Cybook Gen3, Archos 80 G9, Sony PRS-650, Sony T1, Asus MemoPad.	I noticed that yesterday when I went into the Sony shop in Paris and saw that they are throwing in the case with light and a AC charger (value 75 euros) with the T2 Reader for 139 euros. This happened last year when the T2 came out and the T1 was reduced to 129 euros with a free case with light. However, I am not sure it is for the same reason this time. The Kindle Paperwhite and the Kobo Glo both cost only 129 euros here and it could just be an attempt to match prices for what is now an inferior product.

03-25-2013, 10:48 AM	#5
filmo Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 1077205 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kobo Touch, Sony T1, Kobo Mini	Removing MP3 from T2 should not have happened only if it did not reduce cost. It worked but drained battery faster and clumsy to use. I would only use a T2 reader MP3 player if they added volume control switches and other interface improvements.

03-25-2013, 02:33 PM	#6
jersysman Wizard Posts: 1,747 Karma: 3761220 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Device: T1 Red, Kindle Fire, Kindle PW, PW2, Nook HD+, Kobo Mini, Aura HD	I would love a Sony reader frontlit. I went with a Kindle PW this year because I love the light!! Come on Sony!! Make your users happy or at least contented.

03-25-2013, 05:18 PM	#7
Polyglot27 Addict Posts: 231 Karma: 5588994 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Paris, France Device: Cybook Gen3, Archos 80 G9, Sony PRS-650, Sony T1, Asus MemoPad.	Arios. You are right. I should not have used the word 'inferior' . In fact I bought my first Sony reader because of their dictionaries. It's a shame that they are not promoting this feature more vigorously. It's a real boon to any student learning another European language. I went to the Salon du livre (Paris book fair 2013) this afternoon and at the Sony stand they were selling the T2 for only 99 euros. Who knows what they are up to.

03-25-2013, 08:54 PM	#8
Arios A curiosus lector! Posts: 463 Karma: 2015140 Join Date: Jun 2012 Device: Sony PRS-T1, Kobo Touch	No problema Polyglot27! Because of the fierce concurrence of Kobo, the prices tend to be low since 2 months here (around $100-119 cnd for the PRS-T2, but whitout a case however). BTW, quelle température fait-il sur Paris? Ici les congères ont encore presque deux mètres et le printemps n'est pas précoce cette année. Je rêve de la Provence! Cheers!

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03-26-2013, 03:16 PM	#12
Arios A curiosus lector! Posts: 463 Karma: 2015140 Join Date: Jun 2012 Device: Sony PRS-T1, Kobo Touch	Thanks thomasn75 for the link jersysman: our wishes come true. Amen! Now hope that the initial price is not too high

03-27-2013, 02:13 PM	#15
Arios A curiosus lector! Posts: 463 Karma: 2015140 Join Date: Jun 2012 Device: Sony PRS-T1, Kobo Touch	Thank you for the info Polyglot27 and indeed it is better to wait for the new model. In addition, there is really no new features compared to the T1. samhy I did not know there were differences from one geographic area to another: what are they?