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linereader · 01-16-2015, 07:55 PM

love/hate PRS-T3
* love the MicroSD slot. Fixed storage is for cavemen.
* In general, I like using both buttons and touchscreen. Both have obvious advantages and I think having both is great.
* I like the amount of dictionaries on offer and their quality (but I don't have a reference point from other devices). To me it's a major selling point. I wish there were audio pronunciations but no we get no audio.
* I don't like how sometimes little insects landing on your PRS-T3 can register a page turn. I'd like the ability to selectively disable/enable the touch screen. Getting some dust or a speck off the screen would be nice without registering a page turn.
* don't know why they gave the white PRS-T3 a gloss finish (black unit is matte)
* don't know why companies insist on coating plastics with silver paint (buttons) like they do on the PRS-T3
* don't know why the buttons aren't made concave & round (more comfort). I'd like to meet the button designer. I don't think it was worth repeating in 2 generations of Reader (T2 and T3). I always found these buttons could use improvement with the way they feel and look
* I don't like that there is no audio support but I understand the economic considerations for taking it out
* I like the PRS-T2 Cover With Light ( PRSA-CL22 ) more than the PRS-T3 cover with light ( PRSA-CL30 ). Tthe PRSA-CL30 is better in one way: it has a warmer hue than the PRSA-CL22 LED; that might vary with the sample you get or it might not but making it warmer is good. The PRSA-CL22 is better to me in every other way except size. It's more flexible to position the gooseneck LED and get more good angles without the light shining in your eyes; the PRSA-CL30 is terrible just being in one fixed position but it's livable. I also like making use of AAA eneloop rechargeables with the T2 cover rather than use the unit's battery to power the LED. The PRSA-CL22 also gives far more protection to the unit rather than the faux protection of the slimmer cover. The T3 cover has the advantage of being slimmer & smaller which is nice if that's more important than protection.
* I like that the battery is more exposed with the snap-off covers. Battery replacement might be less of a chore but I'm not sure. Sony still refuses to go all the way & offer a proper battery compart:ment. Most other manufacturers aren't doing better here.
* [Edited: Politics and Religion discussion belongs in the P&R forum - MODERATOR]
* some people say the LED cover on the Sony is unneven compared to integrated lighting (it is) but some also say it's warmer: I don't know.

If somebody told me years ago that Sony would stop making e-readers largely due to Amazon I wouldn't have believed it. I like the T3 more than any other manufacturer's offering.

01-16-2015, 07:55 PM	#171
linereader Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 74200 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: none	love/hate PRS-T3 * love the MicroSD slot. Fixed storage is for cavemen. * In general, I like using both buttons and touchscreen. Both have obvious advantages and I think having both is great. * I like the amount of dictionaries on offer and their quality (but I don't have a reference point from other devices). To me it's a major selling point. I wish there were audio pronunciations but no we get no audio. * I don't like how sometimes little insects landing on your PRS-T3 can register a page turn. I'd like the ability to selectively disable/enable the touch screen. Getting some dust or a speck off the screen would be nice without registering a page turn. * don't know why they gave the white PRS-T3 a gloss finish (black unit is matte) * don't know why companies insist on coating plastics with silver paint (buttons) like they do on the PRS-T3 * don't know why the buttons aren't made concave & round (more comfort). I'd like to meet the button designer. I don't think it was worth repeating in 2 generations of Reader (T2 and T3). I always found these buttons could use improvement with the way they feel and look * I don't like that there is no audio support but I understand the economic considerations for taking it out * I like the PRS-T2 Cover With Light ( PRSA-CL22 ) more than the PRS-T3 cover with light ( PRSA-CL30 ). Tthe PRSA-CL30 is better in one way: it has a warmer hue than the PRSA-CL22 LED; that might vary with the sample you get or it might not but making it warmer is good. The PRSA-CL22 is better to me in every other way except size. It's more flexible to position the gooseneck LED and get more good angles without the light shining in your eyes; the PRSA-CL30 is terrible just being in one fixed position but it's livable. I also like making use of AAA eneloop rechargeables with the T2 cover rather than use the unit's battery to power the LED. The PRSA-CL22 also gives far more protection to the unit rather than the faux protection of the slimmer cover. The T3 cover has the advantage of being slimmer & smaller which is nice if that's more important than protection. * I like that the battery is more exposed with the snap-off covers. Battery replacement might be less of a chore but I'm not sure. Sony still refuses to go all the way & offer a proper battery compart:ment. Most other manufacturers aren't doing better here. * [Edited: Politics and Religion discussion belongs in the P&R forum - MODERATOR] * some people say the LED cover on the Sony is unneven compared to integrated lighting (it is) but some also say it's warmer: I don't know. If somebody told me years ago that Sony would stop making e-readers largely due to Amazon I wouldn't have believed it. I like the T3 more than any other manufacturer's offering. Last edited by Dr. Drib; 01-19-2015 at 07:24 AM.