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Ashjuk · 09-04-2011, 04:24 AM

To be honest I am very happy with this new Sony reader.

I bought a 600 last year and shortly afterwards the 650 was announced. Having replaced the 600 with a 650 only a few months ago I am relieved to find that the new T1 is, in my opinion, a step backwards.

I have no need for WiFi on a reader, I get my book from a number of sources non of which need WiFi.

I find my 650 more than fast enough loading books and turning pages so the extra speed would be of no use.

Like Sun-Surfer has pointed out the battery life of the 650 is more than adequate. I recharge mine on a regular basis, which, if you read all the technical stuff, is the best way to look after these lithium polymer batteries.

Weight is not an issue for me. If I am going to pay a premium price I expect it to be manufactured from premium materials. Whilst modern plastics are very good it still won't have the feel of my 650.
The dual touch screen, again in my opinion, is a waste on a reader. All I ever do on my reader is load books, turn pages and highlight the odd word, all of which can be done easily with single touch. I do not find the need to keep zooming in either. I set the size when I first open a book and it stays that way until I have finished reading it.

Also I have no need for a browser on a reader, I have my iPhone for that.

But probably the biggest NO for me is that horrible glossy finish - GHASTLY!!!!

So all in all for me there is absolutely no reason to buy a T1. In fact if this is the way Sony are going the 650 I have now will probably be the last one I own. If Sony are going to be making cheap Kindle clones why not just buy a Kindle and save yourself a heap of money. Even if it sells at the rumoured £159 this is still a lot more than current Kindle prices.

09-04-2011, 04:24 AM	#3
Ashjuk Fanatic Posts: 500 Karma: 3498633 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Surrey, UK Device: Kobo Aura One, Sony PRS 600/650	To be honest I am very happy with this new Sony reader. I bought a 600 last year and shortly afterwards the 650 was announced. Having replaced the 600 with a 650 only a few months ago I am relieved to find that the new T1 is, in my opinion, a step backwards. I have no need for WiFi on a reader, I get my book from a number of sources non of which need WiFi. I find my 650 more than fast enough loading books and turning pages so the extra speed would be of no use. Like Sun-Surfer has pointed out the battery life of the 650 is more than adequate. I recharge mine on a regular basis, which, if you read all the technical stuff, is the best way to look after these lithium polymer batteries. Weight is not an issue for me. If I am going to pay a premium price I expect it to be manufactured from premium materials. Whilst modern plastics are very good it still won't have the feel of my 650. The dual touch screen, again in my opinion, is a waste on a reader. All I ever do on my reader is load books, turn pages and highlight the odd word, all of which can be done easily with single touch. I do not find the need to keep zooming in either. I set the size when I first open a book and it stays that way until I have finished reading it. Also I have no need for a browser on a reader, I have my iPhone for that. But probably the biggest NO for me is that horrible glossy finish - GHASTLY!!!! So all in all for me there is absolutely no reason to buy a T1. In fact if this is the way Sony are going the 650 I have now will probably be the last one I own. If Sony are going to be making cheap Kindle clones why not just buy a Kindle and save yourself a heap of money. Even if it sells at the rumoured £159 this is still a lot more than current Kindle prices.