Advice: PRS-650 or T1... coming from a 505

yolan · 11-18-2011, 05:56 AM

Hi there.

Living in Spain, I have the chance to get a PRS-650 from UK for 139 pounds, but was wondering if maybe I should go for the T1 instead?
I'm using a 505 right now, which I love, hacked with PRS+.

I only use the device for reading, and the reason for the upgrade is mainly the quick access to dictionaries... still, I don't want to lose font customization and folder navigation...

I think the 650 better fits my needs, but I have not followed too much the news about the T1, so I really don't know if I'm missing something really good...

What would you recommend?
Thanks!!

Analogus · 11-18-2011, 08:15 AM

My personal recommendation:

Take the 650.

Reasons:

-It doesn't have the glitch with the touchscreen (freezing; auto-scrolling though pages)
-same cost - higher qualitiy of hardware (case, metal, look and feel)
-You can be sure to be able to use PRS+ (which I very, very recommend!)
- if the lack of WiFi dones't count for you, there is at least no downside having the 650
- if the possibility of having a rooted gadged doesn't count, stay with the solid firmware of the 650

If Sony had acted different in the past concerning updates and after-sales-service I would say you could be sure that Sony will fix the obvious problems with the T1. But I do not trust them (based on my experience with this brand).

A.

Ripplinger · 11-18-2011, 08:44 AM

Agree with everything Analogus said. If wi-fi doesn't matter to you (and it sounds like it doesn't from your post), then stick with the reliable 650 with PRS+ installed.

yolan · 11-18-2011, 10:57 AM

Thank you guys!

I think it showed.. but I have to confess I was already convinced to get the 650 over the T1 :-)

Anyway, seeking for some reassurance :-)

PS: I love PRS+ too. It turned my 505 into a new device after changing the default fonts

seajewel · 11-18-2011, 11:54 AM

I wanted wi-fi badly, but after receiving my 950, i love it more than anything. In fact, I have a 650 on the way. (I just upgraded a couple weeks ago) the 650/950 are so beautifully-made, PRS+ make them a joy to use, and if you don't need wi-fi, no downside.

ETA: the 950 does have wi-fi, 3G, but it's fairly limited.

astra · 11-26-2011, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Analogus

Take the 650.

Reasons:

-It doesn't have the glitch with the touchscreen (freezing; auto-scrolling though pages)
-same cost - higher qualitiy of hardware (case, metal, look and feel)
-You can be sure to be able to use PRS+ (which I very, very recommend!)
- if the lack of WiFi dones't count for you, there is at least no downside having the 650
- if the possibility of having a rooted gadged doesn't count, stay with the solid firmware of the 650

I don't use PRS+ but otherwise Could not agree more

soiidus · 11-26-2011, 12:09 PM

Rooted PRS-T1 can do much more! I play pokemon on it haha

Analogus · 11-26-2011, 12:39 PM

But you admit that an eReader is something beeing built to READ books ;-)
And that's yolan wants to do ('I only use the device for reading')

A.

Lalilulelo · 11-26-2011, 12:45 PM

Go with PRS-T1. Rooted with Android, you get to have so many added functionalities. Think newsfeed applications, text-to-speech, so many reader apps you wouldn't have to worry about any glitch as you go from a page to the next or dictionary support and probably a lot more as the wiki list of tweaks here continues to get longer.

DoctorOhh · 11-27-2011, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lalilulelo

Go with PRS-T1. Rooted with Android, you get to have so many added functionalities. Think newsfeed applications, text-to-speech, so many reader apps you wouldn't have to worry about any glitch as you go from a page to the next or dictionary support and probably a lot more as the wiki list of tweaks here continues to get longer.

I agree rooting the T-1 is great. However, you seem to be pointing toward the tweaks area of the wiki as a reason to root your reader. That list though, is a list of tweaks that may be needed if you decide to root your device.

Pinecone · 11-27-2011, 07:10 AM

Personally, I now have 3 650s. One for me, one for my wife, and one spare. Any questions?

Rizla · 11-27-2011, 11:30 AM

I think a major consideration is that the T1 is still buggy. It is much less stable than a 650. I think a 650 would be better for your personal needs. And get an official case. When I bought one, I thought the price a rip-off. I have since changed my mind. It is worth the price. Don't bother with the lighted case. Get a mightybright ultraflex and a AAA recharger.

yolan · 11-30-2011, 04:29 PM

Thanks, guys

I asked a friend who lives in the UK to get me a 650 and the Sony cover (both discounted at Waterstones!)

I think she'll need to order online, because it doesn't seem to be availabe at many street stores... Anyone knows if waterstones online orders take long to be received?

Thanks again for all the comments

11-18-2011, 05:56 AM	#1
yolan Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Sony PRS-650 & Kindle PW	Advice: PRS-650 or T1... coming from a 505 Hi there. Living in Spain, I have the chance to get a PRS-650 from UK for 139 pounds, but was wondering if maybe I should go for the T1 instead? I'm using a 505 right now, which I love, hacked with PRS+. I only use the device for reading, and the reason for the upgrade is mainly the quick access to dictionaries... still, I don't want to lose font customization and folder navigation... I think the 650 better fits my needs, but I have not followed too much the news about the T1, so I really don't know if I'm missing something really good... What would you recommend? Thanks!!

11-18-2011, 08:15 AM	#2
Analogus Fanatic Posts: 568 Karma: 2170348 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: 2x Sony PRS-350; PRS-300 (†), Paperwhite (†), Voyage	My personal recommendation: Take the 650. Reasons: -It doesn't have the glitch with the touchscreen (freezing; auto-scrolling though pages) -same cost - higher qualitiy of hardware (case, metal, look and feel) -You can be sure to be able to use PRS+ (which I very, very recommend!) - if the lack of WiFi dones't count for you, there is at least no downside having the 650 - if the possibility of having a rooted gadged doesn't count, stay with the solid firmware of the 650 If Sony had acted different in the past concerning updates and after-sales-service I would say you could be sure that Sony will fix the obvious problems with the T1. But I do not trust them (based on my experience with this brand). A. Last edited by Analogus; 11-18-2011 at 08:19 AM.

11-18-2011, 10:57 AM	#4
yolan Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Sony PRS-650 & Kindle PW	Thank you guys! I think it showed.. but I have to confess I was already convinced to get the 650 over the T1 :-) Anyway, seeking for some reassurance :-) PS: I love PRS+ too. It turned my 505 into a new device after changing the default fonts Last edited by yolan; 11-18-2011 at 10:59 AM.

11-26-2011, 12:39 PM	#8
Analogus Fanatic Posts: 568 Karma: 2170348 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: 2x Sony PRS-350; PRS-300 (†), Paperwhite (†), Voyage	But you admit that an eReader is something beeing built to READ books ;-) And that's yolan wants to do ('I only use the device for reading') A. Last edited by Analogus; 11-26-2011 at 12:41 PM.

11-30-2011, 04:29 PM	#13
yolan Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Sony PRS-650 & Kindle PW	Thanks, guys I asked a friend who lives in the UK to get me a 650 and the Sony cover (both discounted at Waterstones!) I think she'll need to order online, because it doesn't seem to be availabe at many street stores... Anyone knows if waterstones online orders take long to be received? Thanks again for all the comments Last edited by yolan; 11-30-2011 at 04:31 PM.

11-18-2011, 08:44 AM	#3
Ripplinger 350 Hoarder Posts: 3,574 Karma: 8281267 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midwest USA Device: Sony PRS-350, Kobo Glo & Glo HD, PW2	Agree with everything Analogus said. If wi-fi doesn't matter to you (and it sounds like it doesn't from your post), then stick with the reliable 650 with PRS+ installed.

11-18-2011, 11:54 AM	#5
seajewel Fanatic Posts: 589 Karma: 1451235 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505, Sony PRS-950	I wanted wi-fi badly, but after receiving my 950, i love it more than anything. In fact, I have a 650 on the way. (I just upgraded a couple weeks ago) the 650/950 are so beautifully-made, PRS+ make them a joy to use, and if you don't need wi-fi, no downside. ETA: the 950 does have wi-fi, 3G, but it's fairly limited.

11-26-2011, 12:09 PM	#7
soiidus Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: Sony Reader PRS-T1	Rooted PRS-T1 can do much more! I play pokemon on it haha

11-26-2011, 12:45 PM	#9
Lalilulelo Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 7298 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Algeria Device: Sony PRS-T1	Go with PRS-T1. Rooted with Android, you get to have so many added functionalities. Think newsfeed applications, text-to-speech, so many reader apps you wouldn't have to worry about any glitch as you go from a page to the next or dictionary support and probably a lot more as the wiki list of tweaks here continues to get longer.

11-27-2011, 07:10 AM	#11
Pinecone Guru Posts: 902 Karma: 1660722 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland Device: PRS-650, PRS-600, PRS-350	Personally, I now have 3 650s. One for me, one for my wife, and one spare. Any questions?

11-27-2011, 11:30 AM	#12
Rizla Member Retired Posts: 3,183 Karma: 11721895 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook STR (rooted) & Sony T2	I think a major consideration is that the T1 is still buggy. It is much less stable than a 650. I think a 650 would be better for your personal needs. And get an official case. When I bought one, I thought the price a rip-off. I have since changed my mind. It is worth the price. Don't bother with the lighted case. Get a mightybright ultraflex and a AAA recharger.

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