05-08-2013, 03:51 PM | #136 |
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woohoo, that's a good sign indeed!
https://au.readerstore.sony.com/ But should I wait for a PRS-T3 or buy the new kobo aura? hmm.. |
05-09-2013, 06:30 PM | #137 |
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I bought the Aura and I love it. The T1 with more battery life and glowlight would be great, but the frontlit screen on the Aura makes it a no contest over the T1 for me.
Things come out so fast now I find it's better when I just pull the trigger and get what I really want instead of waiting forever for something that might not come out. |
05-09-2013, 08:04 PM | #138 | |
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I am, however, content to wait this one out. My prs-650 is perfectly serviceable, and as I haven't yet used a front-lit e-ink device for any appreciable amount of time, it's not a feature I would ditch my older device for. If Sony does launch a decent front-lit device, though, that will probably be enough of a selling point that I would buy one |
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05-10-2013, 01:46 PM | #139 |
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If I had to choose between my T1 and my Aura, I'd keep the T1. I need to do notes and highlights and the T1 is vastly superior to the Aura for that. It is also vastly superior on battery life. My Sony is also easier to hold one handed using a bottom hold. The ergonomics of the Sony in lighted cover are better than that of the Aura in sleep cover. Fortunately, I don't have to choose between and can enjoy both readers, each for what they do best.
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05-14-2013, 03:57 PM | #140 |
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Front-lighting works well for dim lighting conditions, but doesn't work as well as a clip-on light for darkness. so I'm still in a holding position.
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05-14-2013, 04:23 PM | #141 | |
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But, that is why there are so many different ways of getting the same thing accomplished, which is reading. What works for me, might not work for others. |
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05-14-2013, 04:57 PM | #142 |
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Absolutely (in my opinion), a front-lit ebook reader is FAR superior than a clip-on light, and has left all other ebook readers iin the dust.
They are so much more adaptable. My Kobo Glo and Kindle Paperwhite are wonderful readers. I look forward to seeing the new Sony readers - they should be wonderful, I would imagine. Don |
05-17-2013, 03:31 AM | #143 | |
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I have the Onyx Firefly and I use it all the time in complete darkness. It is perfect. The great thing about it is that lighting your reading surface is no longer something that demands or takes attention. It simply is just there. It is wonderful not to have to fiddle around with external light solutions anymore. The reader has become a self contained unit that provides you with everything you need for reading. Believe me.... It is brilliant. |
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05-17-2013, 10:08 AM | #144 | |
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I find that the glow models (Paperwhite and Nook Glow) are okay in dim light, but in total darkness the fonts take on a transparent blue tone that I struggle to see. Even with the darker, thicker fonts someone else suggested, it's a problem. So for night reading I tend to put the Glows up and get the eInk with a regular clip-on light. The fonts are so much darker and the contrast better it's not funny. And Dear Hubby is a back sleeper, and frankly finds both types of lights bothersome. He says he can see both out of the corner of his eye, and doesn't like either one. So I throw a heavy blanket over the whole thing until he falls asleep. In that I'm lucky he falls asleep pretty quickly. But yes, he is bothered by the Glow as well. |
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05-17-2013, 01:50 PM | #145 |
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I hear you. I really like the front light for dim conditions or gray sky days, but I'm a little less keen on it in total darkness. It seems to tire my eyes more using the Aura in total darkness as opposed to using my Sony T1 in lighted cover.
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05-18-2013, 06:23 PM | #146 |
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You throw a heavy blanket over DH until he falls asleep? ... well its one option I suppose.
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05-19-2013, 01:08 AM | #147 | |
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DH sleeps with a CPAP machine. A heavy blanket on top of that would keep us both up all night wondering if he could breath! I could go to another room and a chair, but frankly it's just easier to shield the light for a while. |
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05-19-2013, 07:00 PM | #148 |
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06-03-2013, 08:05 AM | #149 |
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Another rumour surfaces
I've no idea how reliable this site is, but thought I'd share the link here:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/05...e_ink_display/ |
06-03-2013, 01:29 PM | #150 | |
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http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/17/s...k-slate-video/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/21/s...aper-hands-on/ |
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