Replace my prs350 with a Kobo glow?

njess · 10-09-2012, 04:12 PM

What are your opinions?

The reasons for me would be

The light
Page turn speed (Which I presume is a bit faster on the Kobo?)

The reason for not buying the glow is the size of the prs 350.

Cdesja5 · 10-09-2012, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by njess

What are your opinions?

The reasons for me would be

The light
Page turn speed (Which I presume is a bit faster on the Kobo?)

The reason for not buying the glow is the size of the prs 350.

If you like the size, Kobo also has the Mini which is a 5" reader same as the 350 for $79.99. No built in light on that one though...

njess · 10-09-2012, 04:24 PM

Yes, I know but I really want the light. That's the main reason for changing.
Do you know if the page turn is faster on Kobo glow? I can't find a comparison.

Cdesja5 · 10-09-2012, 04:50 PM

On the Kobo threads they do say it is better than on the previous model (the Kobo Touch) but I haven't seen any comparisons with the prs350.

datalossfs · 10-09-2012, 06:14 PM

Your Sony has a 800mhz processor vs the 1ghz unit in the glo.

In addition the glo also has the ability of up to 6 page turns before a full redraw.

So yes it's faster, compared to my Kindle Keyboard there is quite a lot of difference in speed.

Rizla · 10-10-2012, 01:54 AM

I have not seen the glo, but I have seen the previous kobo models. They are not as well designed as Sonys. They are clunky to use. Slow. But an in-built light would be nice.

Canuck_in_Japan · 10-10-2012, 02:01 AM

I'm going to wait until the next release but when I do I'll probably get a Kobo since I get most of my books from them. Sony may pull something amazing out of their sleeves but I doubt it.

Rizla · 10-10-2012, 02:32 AM

I'd be pretty amazed if the next sony model didn't include an in-built light. But that will be nearly a year away. Sony really dropped the ball this time.

njess · 10-11-2012, 03:19 AM

Maybe it would be better to wait til this one will break before buying a new one...

Shopaholic · 10-12-2012, 12:19 PM

Your 350 as wonderful as it is is at least 2 years old. Anything newer will be faster because processor speeds have increased and the technology has improved. It's just a given but if you like it, why change? Unless you're a brat like me and wants new because it's new & pretty. lol

l_macd · 10-12-2012, 01:21 PM

If you are happy enough with your PRS350 (although a couple of years old, it's not exactly slow is it), I'd at least wait for a while until they iron out issues with the first batch of lighted readers. Unless you are really desperate for a light that is.

Although in saying that, if size is the issue, the Glo isn't really that much bigger in size & weight, it's a bit smaller than the likes of the T1/2 and the Kindle?

PRS 350: 145 × 104.3 × 8.5 mm, 155 g
Kobo Glo: 157 x 114 x 10 mm, 185 g

10-09-2012, 04:12 PM	#1
njess Member Posts: 21 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: none	Replace my prs350 with a Kobo glow? What are your opinions? The reasons for me would be The light Page turn speed (Which I presume is a bit faster on the Kobo?) The reason for not buying the glow is the size of the prs 350.

10-09-2012, 04:50 PM	#4
Cdesja5 Wizard Posts: 1,093 Karma: 2094306 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Device: Kobo Touch & Mini,Sony T1, Galaxy Tab 10.1,Samsung S2 phone,iPod Touch	On the Kobo threads they do say it is better than on the previous model (the Kobo Touch) but I haven't seen any comparisons with the prs350. __________________ Chantal Unless otherwise stated, my edits are to correct the auto-correct...

10-10-2012, 01:54 AM	#6
Rizla Guru Posts: 892 Karma: 2744445 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: PRS-650 / Cybook Opus / Nook STR (rooted)	I have not seen the glo, but I have seen the previous kobo models. They are not as well designed as Sonys. They are clunky to use. Slow. But an in-built light would be nice. __________________ Just do it - Marlon Brando on acting.

10-10-2012, 02:01 AM	#7
Canuck_in_Japan Fanatic Posts: 578 Karma: 4733203 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tokyo, Japan Device: iTouch, Jetbook, PRS 650	I'm going to wait until the next release but when I do I'll probably get a Kobo since I get most of my books from them. Sony may pull something amazing out of their sleeves but I doubt it. __________________

10-10-2012, 02:32 AM	#8
Rizla Guru Posts: 892 Karma: 2744445 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: PRS-650 / Cybook Opus / Nook STR (rooted)	I'd be pretty amazed if the next sony model didn't include an in-built light. But that will be nearly a year away. Sony really dropped the ball this time. __________________ Just do it - Marlon Brando on acting.

10-09-2012, 04:24 PM	#3
njess Member Posts: 21 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: none	Yes, I know but I really want the light. That's the main reason for changing. Do you know if the page turn is faster on Kobo glow? I can't find a comparison.

10-09-2012, 06:14 PM	#5
datalossfs Ebook Addict Posts: 17 Karma: 4156 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: London, UK Device: Kindle Keyboard, Kobo Glow	Your Sony has a 800mhz processor vs the 1ghz unit in the glo. In addition the glo also has the ability of up to 6 page turns before a full redraw. So yes it's faster, compared to my Kindle Keyboard there is quite a lot of difference in speed.

10-11-2012, 03:19 AM	#9
njess Member Posts: 21 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: none	Maybe it would be better to wait til this one will break before buying a new one...

10-12-2012, 12:19 PM	#10
Shopaholic Cockatoo Mom! Posts: 1,197 Karma: 1334659 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Sony 300, 350 Pink & Silver (sold), Black & Red T1, K4NT (sold), KPW	Your 350 as wonderful as it is is at least 2 years old. Anything newer will be faster because processor speeds have increased and the technology has improved. It's just a given but if you like it, why change? Unless you're a brat like me and wants new because it's new & pretty. lol __________________ My Shelf

10-12-2012, 01:21 PM	#11
l_macd I ♥ Calibre Posts: 877 Karma: 1669407 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle 3, Sony PRS-350	If you are happy enough with your PRS350 (although a couple of years old, it's not exactly slow is it), I'd at least wait for a while until they iron out issues with the first batch of lighted readers. Unless you are really desperate for a light that is. Although in saying that, if size is the issue, the Glo isn't really that much bigger in size & weight, it's a bit smaller than the likes of the T1/2 and the Kindle? PRS 350: 145 × 104.3 × 8.5 mm, 155 g Kobo Glo: 157 x 114 x 10 mm, 185 g

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