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Pomtroll · 10-06-2011, 03:55 PM

1. Is the dictionary as easy to use as on the 350/650? Please describe in detail the steps needed to bring it up for a word in a book.

With the T1 I press on the word for a second. It is a firmer press than with the 350. It brings up the definition, plus access to wikepedia, google search & a few other things. Then to close tap on the screen..

2. Cover - how is it attached to the reader? Does it come with any kind of sleeve?

I haven't gotten my cover yet. It was shipped yesterday. So can't answer that.

3. Can you charge the device with an USB cable that is not attached to a computer? This does not work for the 505, the other end of the USB must be a computer to charge it.

I use my cell phone charger to charge it. With the USB cable it has to be attached to a computer.

4. Is the normal (non-usb) charger the same as for the 350 / 505?

I don't know about the 505, but is is the same as the 350. Like I said I use my cell phone charger for both my 350 & T1.

5. How is the web browsing experience - I mostly read articles on the web, is the reader suitable for this, or is it a pain to use?

I tried it. It is okay but not the greatest experience. You can zoom in & out with a two finger movement. You see about as much as you can expect on a 6" screen. You do need to zoom in to see the smaller print.

I just got my T1 on Tuesday night so I'm still working to learn all about it. This is my first wifi reader with Sony so I can't compare to any others.

10-06-2011, 03:55 PM	#3
Pomtroll Guru Posts: 822 Karma: 1341819 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota USA Device: Sony 350, Sony T1, Kindle Touch, Kindle PW1	1. Is the dictionary as easy to use as on the 350/650? Please describe in detail the steps needed to bring it up for a word in a book. With the T1 I press on the word for a second. It is a firmer press than with the 350. It brings up the definition, plus access to wikepedia, google search & a few other things. Then to close tap on the screen.. 2. Cover - how is it attached to the reader? Does it come with any kind of sleeve? I haven't gotten my cover yet. It was shipped yesterday. So can't answer that. 3. Can you charge the device with an USB cable that is not attached to a computer? This does not work for the 505, the other end of the USB must be a computer to charge it. I use my cell phone charger to charge it. With the USB cable it has to be attached to a computer. 4. Is the normal (non-usb) charger the same as for the 350 / 505? I don't know about the 505, but is is the same as the 350. Like I said I use my cell phone charger for both my 350 & T1. 5. How is the web browsing experience - I mostly read articles on the web, is the reader suitable for this, or is it a pain to use? I tried it. It is okay but not the greatest experience. You can zoom in & out with a two finger movement. You see about as much as you can expect on a 6" screen. You do need to zoom in to see the smaller print. I just got my T1 on Tuesday night so I'm still working to learn all about it. This is my first wifi reader with Sony so I can't compare to any others.