Okay, who still LOVES their Sony? - Page 17

petercreasey · 07-25-2015, 09:08 AM

I would pay a premium to get a 950-esque replacement (as my primary 950 battery is dying a slow death).

Rizla · 07-26-2015, 06:21 PM

Yeah, Sonys are nicer than Kindles and Kobos. Still use a T2. I think the software on the T1 was a bit iffy. It was known to go wobbly for no known reason.

A Kobo Aura HD is not a bad replacement for a 950. H2O too, I expect.

DoctorM · 07-26-2015, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rizla

Yeah, Sonys are nicer than Kindles and Kobos. Still use a T2. I think the software on the T1 was a bit iffy. It was known to go wobbly for no known reason.

A Kobo Aura HD is not a bad replacement for a 950. H2O too, I expect.

I wonder if you are referring to old firmwares. We've got three T1's we've been using heavily for the past few months and not experienced anything you'd call iffy.

rem736 · 07-27-2015, 01:00 PM

i also have a t2 and would love to use it full time. but it doesn't have a built-in light. that's why i also purchased a kobo aura hd.

PatGIV · 07-27-2015, 04:14 PM

Also own a T1 and T2 and use both full time w/Mighty Light! Takes one AAA battery and lasts a week or two before requiring replacement w/another battery. Amazon carries them: http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...l_949z1qv2dx_e

rem736 · 07-27-2015, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatGIV

Also own a T1 and T2 and use both full time w/Mighty Light! Takes one AAA battery and lasts a week or two before requiring replacement w/another battery. Amazon carries them: http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...l_949z1qv2dx_e

thanks. i do have a separate light for use with the t2. however, it would be so much more convenient if it was built-in (just living in fantasy land here).

Almamida · 07-28-2015, 06:29 AM

I own a PRS-650. As of today, it seems very difficult to find a replacement device for it.
I really like how this ereader is built, how premium is the material used and how open it is to load sideloaded ebooks.
I'm curious to know which device replaced this ereader for some of you.

rem736 · 07-28-2015, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Almamida

I own a PRS-650. As of today, it seems very difficult to find a replacement device for it.
I really like how this ereader is built, how premium is the material used and how open it is to load sideloaded ebooks.
I'm curious to know which device replaced this ereader for some of you.

honestly, most devices are open to sideloading books. i haven't encountered one yet where i'm not free to sideload. yes. sony did go with plastic after the x50 series of readers (and now out of the market completely). i have the ancient 500 and the T2. at one point i had the 505 and the 950. i gave away the 505 to get the 950 and i've sold the 950 because it wasn't large enough for technical pdfs. the 500 i keep because i want to keep my very first ereader (oh, the nostalgia). the T2 i got because it was a very cheap $30 promotion. i also have the kobo aura hd because it was larger and has a front light. and a kindle voyage for kindle format books from amazon. i replace the 950 with the dpt-s1 for technical pdfs. all of these devices allow sideloading. if you have to stick to only one device, i would choose the kindle voyage. it's not difficult to convert epubs to kindle format using calibre and it can handle pdfs with its zoom feature (though i would not use it for pdfs unless i had no other choice).

Almamida · 07-29-2015, 05:29 AM

Thanks for your answer.
That's right that the Kindle Voyage is the only device that seems to match the PRS 650's quality design.
I usually don't take a look on Kindle devices, as they aren't as well implanted here (in France) as they are in US.

tvuongpham · 09-08-2015, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Almamida

Thanks for your answer.
That's right that the Kindle Voyage is the only device that seems to match the PRS 650's quality design.
I usually don't take a look on Kindle devices, as they aren't as well implanted here (in France) as they are in US.

I seriously considered the voyage kindle, because of build quality, but the lockin with amazon is annoying. The use of calibre is way easier.

But if you like amazon.. it can work side load your mobi files, or email your amazon account. very flexible.

For me the Kobo Aura at 100.00 is ok. 200.00 well amazon kindle voyage.

300dpi of course is better but I am ok at 212dpi for now.

tvuongpham · 09-08-2015, 03:45 PM

The Kobo Aura - build quality is really nice. I think a bit nicer than the Kindle Paperwhite. Both are good.

jj2me · 09-08-2015, 08:58 PM

I compared my Sony PRS-350 to a Paperwhite 2 (with its light tuned to zero) today at the beach on a sunny day. What a difference, the Paperwhite's background is so much lighter, not grayish like the Sony's. OK, the Paperwhite's light doesn't really turn off completely, but still...

Despite the screen preference, I happily read on the Sony, because I preferred the book that was on there.

Once the screen comparison was put aside, the little Sony just feels more robust and more appropriate for outdoor use, like tossing onto a beach chair or towel.

grumbles · 09-10-2015, 08:21 PM

Well, since you ask...

I have (or had) a 505, 300, 350(s), 650, T1(s), 2 and 3. What I want is a T3 with the 650 software.
What I don't want is WIFI or front lighting. As near as I can tell, the only purpose of WIFI is to turn the reader into a POS (point of sale but the other interpretation is also correct) device and I have yet to see a good implementation of front lighting. When I looked at the Kobo the lighting was uneven and to make it even worse the leds were the cheap white units with a strong blue cast. If I really want to read in the dark, I'll use a tablet.

My T1's are very flakey and prone to crashing. The T2 is functional but the software sucks dead bunnies through a straw. But Sony's software has always been poor on all their devices. The software on the T3 is just barely acceptable, especially compared to PRS+ on the 650. But the screen and hardware of the T3 is much, much better. The size and weight of the T3 is also better than the 650. The only reason I use my T3 instead of the 650 is the smaller size of the T3 and the better screen.

The T3 covers have been problematic. I bought my wife a red T3 at the Sony Store. The cover keeps coming off. When I looked at a red T3 at Factory Direct, the cover on that unit fell off as well. I bought a black T3S from Factory Direct and was able to get a cover with light from Best Buy. That cover has stayed put. I also bought a white T3 at Factory Direct. The rubber/plastic material is disintegrating around the edges. I haven't been able to find any local source of covers for the T3. Factory Direct has never had them and when I was there a week ago, they said that it was unlikely that they will get any more T3s.

I expect that I will move to a tablet when my readers are no longer useful. The only problem I have with reading on a tablet is remembering to charge them daily instead of monthly.

PatGIV · 09-11-2015, 11:34 AM

Sorry Grumbles, but have to disagree with you on the T1 and T2. Have had my T1 coming up on 3 years in December, have had the T2 little over 15 months and no problems from either one. They work, charge, and boot flawlessly. So from my prospective, don't have any complaints about either one.

IorekB · 09-12-2015, 07:41 AM

@grumbles: Hey, if you're still looking for a decent cover for the T3S, you may want to have a look a these:
http://www.geckocovers.com/sony-prs-t3s-cover.html
I got my T3S shortly after it was released, and one of the above covers to go with it. I like the build quality and another nice touch is that they did integrate the necessary parts (magnets?) for the sleep cover functionality to work.

I still hope my T3S will last a long time...

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07-25-2015, 09:08 AM	#241
petercreasey Wizard Posts: 1,147 Karma: 1119516 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Sony: PRS 950 & T1, Kobo: Aura One & Forma	I would pay a premium to get a 950-esque replacement (as my primary 950 battery is dying a slow death).

07-26-2015, 06:21 PM	#242
Rizla Member Retired Posts: 3,183 Karma: 11721895 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook STR (rooted) & Sony T2	Yeah, Sonys are nicer than Kindles and Kobos. Still use a T2. I think the software on the T1 was a bit iffy. It was known to go wobbly for no known reason. A Kobo Aura HD is not a bad replacement for a 950. H2O too, I expect.

07-27-2015, 01:00 PM	#244
rem736 purpose priority passion Posts: 645 Karma: 9002000 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: socal, usa Device: sony prs-350, b&n ngp, rM2, kindle scribe, boox poke5	i also have a t2 and would love to use it full time. but it doesn't have a built-in light. that's why i also purchased a kobo aura hd.

07-27-2015, 04:14 PM	#245
PatGIV Connoisseur Posts: 79 Karma: 16 Join Date: Apr 2012 Device: Sony PRS-T1 & 2 ea. of T2	Also own a T1 and T2 and use both full time w/Mighty Light! Takes one AAA battery and lasts a week or two before requiring replacement w/another battery. Amazon carries them: http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...l_949z1qv2dx_e

07-28-2015, 06:29 AM	#247
Almamida Guru Posts: 685 Karma: 11431990 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Toronto, Canada Device: Kobo Sage - Kindle PW5 & Voyage - iPad Pro M1 12.9	I own a PRS-650. As of today, it seems very difficult to find a replacement device for it. I really like how this ereader is built, how premium is the material used and how open it is to load sideloaded ebooks. I'm curious to know which device replaced this ereader for some of you.

07-29-2015, 05:29 AM	#249
Almamida Guru Posts: 685 Karma: 11431990 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Toronto, Canada Device: Kobo Sage - Kindle PW5 & Voyage - iPad Pro M1 12.9	Thanks for your answer. That's right that the Kindle Voyage is the only device that seems to match the PRS 650's quality design. I usually don't take a look on Kindle devices, as they aren't as well implanted here (in France) as they are in US.

09-08-2015, 03:45 PM	#251
tvuongpham Banned Posts: 183 Karma: 2826564 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Kobo Aura, Kindle Paperwhite 2nd gen, Kindle KB (dead) PRS-T1, PRS 350	The Kobo Aura - build quality is really nice. I think a bit nicer than the Kindle Paperwhite. Both are good.

09-08-2015, 08:58 PM	#252
jj2me Guru Posts: 820 Karma: 8820388 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505, -350; Kindle 3 3G, DX, PW 2; various tablets	I compared my Sony PRS-350 to a Paperwhite 2 (with its light tuned to zero) today at the beach on a sunny day. What a difference, the Paperwhite's background is so much lighter, not grayish like the Sony's. OK, the Paperwhite's light doesn't really turn off completely, but still... Despite the screen preference, I happily read on the Sony, because I preferred the book that was on there. Once the screen comparison was put aside, the little Sony just feels more robust and more appropriate for outdoor use, like tossing onto a beach chair or towel.

09-10-2015, 08:21 PM	#253
grumbles Addict Posts: 238 Karma: 1500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Device: Pandigital Novel (Black), T-2 and 3, Nexus 7	Well, since you ask... I have (or had) a 505, 300, 350(s), 650, T1(s), 2 and 3. What I want is a T3 with the 650 software. What I don't want is WIFI or front lighting. As near as I can tell, the only purpose of WIFI is to turn the reader into a POS (point of sale but the other interpretation is also correct) device and I have yet to see a good implementation of front lighting. When I looked at the Kobo the lighting was uneven and to make it even worse the leds were the cheap white units with a strong blue cast. If I really want to read in the dark, I'll use a tablet. My T1's are very flakey and prone to crashing. The T2 is functional but the software sucks dead bunnies through a straw. But Sony's software has always been poor on all their devices. The software on the T3 is just barely acceptable, especially compared to PRS+ on the 650. But the screen and hardware of the T3 is much, much better. The size and weight of the T3 is also better than the 650. The only reason I use my T3 instead of the 650 is the smaller size of the T3 and the better screen. The T3 covers have been problematic. I bought my wife a red T3 at the Sony Store. The cover keeps coming off. When I looked at a red T3 at Factory Direct, the cover on that unit fell off as well. I bought a black T3S from Factory Direct and was able to get a cover with light from Best Buy. That cover has stayed put. I also bought a white T3 at Factory Direct. The rubber/plastic material is disintegrating around the edges. I haven't been able to find any local source of covers for the T3. Factory Direct has never had them and when I was there a week ago, they said that it was unlikely that they will get any more T3s. I expect that I will move to a tablet when my readers are no longer useful. The only problem I have with reading on a tablet is remembering to charge them daily instead of monthly.

09-11-2015, 11:34 AM	#254
PatGIV Connoisseur Posts: 79 Karma: 16 Join Date: Apr 2012 Device: Sony PRS-T1 & 2 ea. of T2	Sorry Grumbles, but have to disagree with you on the T1 and T2. Have had my T1 coming up on 3 years in December, have had the T2 little over 15 months and no problems from either one. They work, charge, and boot flawlessly. So from my prospective, don't have any complaints about either one.

09-12-2015, 07:41 AM	#255
IorekB Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Germany Device: Sony PRS-T1, PRS-T3S	@grumbles: Hey, if you're still looking for a decent cover for the T3S, you may want to have a look a these: http://www.geckocovers.com/sony-prs-t3s-cover.html I got my T3S shortly after it was released, and one of the above covers to go with it. I like the build quality and another nice touch is that they did integrate the necessary parts (magnets?) for the sleep cover functionality to work. I still hope my T3S will last a long time...