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Originally Posted by SlantedChanter
Thanks for the advice downeaster59 and Purple Lady. I'm still torn.
The t63 is only about $125 on Taobao and comes with the screen protector and flip cover I would like. It seems to already improve in the areas I didn't like about the t62: dimmer screen for night reading, slightly lower weight, and improved resolution for occasional manga reading + bragging rights.
Getting in early at a discount on the sleeker and smoother Venus is enticing but is mainly for kicks rather than solving any deficiency in the t63. From the product page Q&A area it looks like rooting is mandatory for side-loading apps. Perhaps this was the same for the t63?
Anyway, I'll report to the forum if I do opt for the Venus over the t63 and wait with interest for reports from any other earl adopters.
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Elsewhere in this forum, you can find the T6x Toolkit, which will automate both rooting the T62 or T63 (I've done it with both) and installing Google Play Store. I happen to like my T63 specifically because of the lower light level and the 300 dpi display. The Kindle app is way too slow, but that's no problem for me. I run my ebooks through Calibre and then transfer them to my T63 through Calibre Companion. Then I can read them on whatever reading app I want. The stock app is okay, but I usually use Moon Reader Pro.
In my experience, battery life for my T63 seems a little less than it was with my 'old' T62+. But this is the only real criticism I can throw at the T63. Even here, the difference in battery life isn't huge.
In short, I think you'll be most satisfied with the T63. Others may have their reasons for saying otherwise, but we all have our own reading priorities! The T63 serves mine well.