New Sony Reader coming? - Page 4

nerys · 09-09-2007, 08:59 PM

well if it can use AAA alkalines it can also use AAA rechargeables :-) It would "not" be hard on sony's part to make operation indistinguishable to what you have now. Plug it in recharge it with the only difference being that in 5-6 years when those batteries have had it you walk into radio shack and buy another set for $4 :-) But even still if I had to choose between plugging it in every week (yes I need to recharge it every week) and changing batteries twice a year tops. I would pick changing batteries twice a year :-) in fact I would probably not even bother with rechargables with that kind of battery life :-)

HarryT · 09-10-2007, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by nerys

NOW something like this reader with an "open" format support has no "real" lifespan. it will work as good today and still work as good 5 years from now and 20 years from now. Paper is Paper. no bulbs to burn out as long as I care for it the ONLY thing keeping it from lasting 20+ years is that god damned battery.

Does an eInk screen have an unlimited lifespan? Will it really work for 20 years? Many people have reported that their screen doesn't have nearly as good a contrast 6 months down the line as it did when new. What's it going to be like in 20 years?

yvanleterrible · 09-10-2007, 09:19 AM

Both sides represent good points.
In my case I just hate the fact that I'd have to send the reader back for battery replacement and at what price? Oh and compound this with the fact that the acquisition of the device from a 'Foreigner' was not really regarded.

This is, because of my failing eyesight, my only reading device so far. (forget the Nano

) and I use it dayly. It would be troubling to be left without it. I should really think about getting a second eink device. Hmm...now what should I find this time?

pgt · 09-10-2007, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by pglaskowsky

My PRS-500 broke last week
I think this probably means that there's a new model coming and Sony is selling off the last of the old stock directly rather than through major channels like Amazon.

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New model PRS505SC is available for pre-order at :
http://www.abtelectronics.com/script...id=30507&tab=0
http://www.abtelectronics.com/photos/30507.html

Adam B. · 09-10-2007, 11:57 AM

Very interesting. Great first post!

It looks kinda cool in silver... I don't know about the buttons on the side though. I guess it makes more sense with the way their file browser is setup.

yvanleterrible · 09-10-2007, 11:59 AM

Yes those buttons might be somewhat in the way. But controls on the right side finally... ahhh! That's nice.

Hadrien · 09-10-2007, 12:04 PM

iRiver's Book2 reader was supposed to use AAA batteries. But we really don't have a single news about this one...

slayda · 09-10-2007, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by yvanleterrible

Yes those buttons might be somewhat in the way. But controls on the right side finally... ahhh! That's nice.

Just when I've grown accustomed to changing the page with my left hand.

Looks like it's just a re-packaging of the old reader.

mdhuang · 09-10-2007, 12:14 PM

The new directional dial is much better than the joystick, which I hate.

HarryT · 09-10-2007, 12:15 PM

The only change I can see in the spec is that they appear to have doubled the internal memory (it now says "160 books" rather than "80 books").

NatCh · 09-10-2007, 12:39 PM

I can't tell from these specs whether we're talking Vizplex or not here.

yvanleterrible · 09-10-2007, 12:40 PM

Any one care to make this picture frontpage?
I think it's worthy news!

yvanleterrible · 09-10-2007, 12:43 PM

There seems to be a protruding ridge on top the length of the right side. I wonder what that is. Means it won't fit in my boxes anymore!

HarryT · 09-10-2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by yvanleterrible

There seems to be a protruding ridge on top the length of the right side. I wonder what that is. Means it won't fit in my boxes anymore!

If you look at the full-size picture, you'll see it's where the new page forward/back buttons are.

HarryT · 09-10-2007, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NatCh

I can't tell from these specs whether we're talking Vizplex or not here.

I'm pretty sure it will be. I believe that eInk have switched over all their production to that now. Not that I suspect it's going to make any practical difference to anyone. Still, faster page turns will be nice.

09-10-2007, 09:19 AM	#48
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	Both sides represent good points. In my case I just hate the fact that I'd have to send the reader back for battery replacement and at what price? Oh and compound this with the fact that the acquisition of the device from a 'Foreigner' was not really regarded. This is, because of my failing eyesight, my only reading device so far. (forget the Nano) and I use it dayly. It would be troubling to be left without it. I should really think about getting a second eink device. Hmm...now what should I find this time?

09-10-2007, 12:14 PM	#54
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09-09-2007, 08:59 PM	#46
nerys Addict Posts: 243 Karma: 48 Join Date: Dec 2006 Device: PRS 500 - REB 1200	well if it can use AAA alkalines it can also use AAA rechargeables :-) It would "not" be hard on sony's part to make operation indistinguishable to what you have now. Plug it in recharge it with the only difference being that in 5-6 years when those batteries have had it you walk into radio shack and buy another set for $4 :-) But even still if I had to choose between plugging it in every week (yes I need to recharge it every week) and changing batteries twice a year tops. I would pick changing batteries twice a year :-) in fact I would probably not even bother with rechargables with that kind of battery life :-)

09-10-2007, 11:57 AM	#50
Adam B. Addicted to Porting Posts: 1,697 Karma: 7194 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Device: iRex iLiad, Nokia 770, Samsung i760	Very interesting. Great first post! It looks kinda cool in silver... I don't know about the buttons on the side though. I guess it makes more sense with the way their file browser is setup.

09-10-2007, 11:59 AM	#51
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	Yes those buttons might be somewhat in the way. But controls on the right side finally... ahhh! That's nice.

09-10-2007, 12:04 PM	#52
Hadrien Feedbooks.com Co-Founder Posts: 2,263 Karma: 145123 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Paris, France Device: Sony PRS-t-1/350/300/500/505/600/700, Nexus S, iPad	iRiver's Book2 reader was supposed to use AAA batteries. But we really don't have a single news about this one...

09-10-2007, 12:15 PM	#55
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The only change I can see in the spec is that they appear to have doubled the internal memory (it now says "160 books" rather than "80 books").

09-10-2007, 12:39 PM	#56
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	I can't tell from these specs whether we're talking Vizplex or not here.

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yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	Any one care to make this picture frontpage? I think it's worthy news!

09-10-2007, 12:43 PM	#58
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	There seems to be a protruding ridge on top the length of the right side. I wonder what that is. Means it won't fit in my boxes anymore!