PRS-T1 vs. PRS650

pj123 · 09-30-2011, 05:05 PM

While we are excited about the PRS-T1, I can't help asking why we are so excited. Seems that PRS650 and T1 are kind of the same thing except 650 uses button and T1 uses touch. All else seems the same. I could be wrong.

Shopaholic · 09-30-2011, 08:57 PM

You're wrong. The 650 is touch as well.

Kolenka · 09-30-2011, 09:12 PM

The T1 has Wifi, the 650 doesn't.
The T1 can access the Reader Store, Google Books, Feedbooks/Baen, and Libraries from the device, the 650 can't.
The T1 has built-in support for multiple fonts, the 650 needs PRS+.

There are many minor improvements here and there to the device, plus hitting the price points that put it back in competitive territory are what Sony needed to do. I don't think it was about pulling ahead of the pack.

cybmole · 10-01-2011, 12:26 AM

also:

t1 has plastic case 650 has metal.
650 has built in slot for stylus, T1 has no stylus holder

this stuff is probably in existing threads already - maybe this one should be merged

Cpl Punishment · 10-01-2011, 09:32 AM

Yea, its the same but different....Like my Toyota vs my wife's Beamer...They are the same, but different....

terraskye · 10-01-2011, 02:40 PM

So which would has the edge, even if its only slight? The wifi option seems nice but is it going to run off free wifi in the owners area or are they gaining agreements with internet companies? It would suck to have wifi and not be able to use it.

Also not sure about the plastic case...I'm a klutz and and so I'm unsure of the durability. The 650's are selling refurbished at Best Buy for 150$ so I'm wondering if its more sensible to pick up one of those as opposed to waiting for the T1 to come to Canada.

Cpl Punishment · 10-01-2011, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terraskye

So which would has the edge, even if its only slight? The wifi option seems nice but is it going to run off free wifi in the owners area or are they gaining agreements with internet companies? It would suck to have wifi and not be able to use it.

Also not sure about the plastic case...I'm a klutz and and so I'm unsure of the durability. The 650's are selling refurbished at Best Buy for 150$ so I'm wondering if its more sensible to pick up one of those as opposed to waiting for the T1 to come to Canada.

Seems a simple solution would be buy it at BB for 150 bucks...When the new one (PRS-T1)comes to town, play with it at BB. If ya like then buy it as well...Then sell the 650 for 75.00 bucks...Not real high finance....

carpetmojo · 10-01-2011, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cpl Punishment

Seems a simple solution would be buy it at BB for 150 bucks...When the new one (PRS-T1)comes to town, play with it at BB. If ya like then buy it as well...Then sell the 650 for 75.00 bucks...Not real high finance....

Absolutely not ...

So thats $75, no $150, no, yes $150, then play with that, then, no, hang on, play with the.. new Sony thingy,T-1! yes, got it now, that'll save me.. no, I've paid my $75, so, no, wait, I take the ^150, no, %75 off the 2, no, $150, leaves $75.

...!!

See, 's easy reelly......

terraskye · 10-01-2011, 09:30 PM

confused

Tony1988 · 10-01-2011, 09:37 PM

One things for sure, the 650 is a much nicer looking device than the T1. In fact its a much better looking device than the new kindles.

Cpl Punishment · 10-01-2011, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terraskye

confused

Sorry for the confusion.....I merely suggest the op buy the one he thinks he wants now at BestBuy.(650)...for a150 bucks...(US)..When the the new T! comes out, and if he like it, then BUY THAT AS WELL...then sell his 650 for 75.00 bucks so its not a total loss...!! or give it to charity or keep it for beach use...Either way its not very much money to go on ad nauseum about an ereader...!!!

Latinandgreek · 10-01-2011, 10:24 PM

Is the 650 all metal? My 350 has a metal front, but I believe the back is plastic. I'm not sure if the same holds true for the 650.

At any rate, I've read on another thread that the prs-t1 seems to have better contrast than any other Sony readers to date. I've read the same about the new kindle readers as well. I haven't read that either ebook reader has been advertised as having better contrast. Could it be an optical illusion? Does eink fade over time? Or is the contrast really better? Any ideas?

I will be hitting the mall tomorrow in search of a PRS-T1. Wish me luck!

terraskye · 10-01-2011, 10:30 PM

oh ok well maybe you mean me as i had said i could buy it at BB for 150(canada) I'm still undecided though on the 650 vs the T1 they both seem to have their pros and cons from what I've read on the board here

Latinandgreek · 10-01-2011, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terraskye

oh ok well maybe you mean me as i had said i could buy it at BB for 150(canada) I'm still undecided though on the 650 vs the T1 they both seem to have their pros and cons from what I've read on the board here

You've seen them in Canada already? Ooh, I can't wait to go to the mall tomorrow!!! Actually, I can probably check online to see if they have them at my local BB or Futureshop...

I just checked. I can't check store availability, but the prs-t1 is selling for 169, and the 650 is on sale for 150 until October 13th... A great deal.

Shopaholic · 10-01-2011, 11:22 PM

The T1's are NOT yet available in Canada.

09-30-2011, 05:05 PM	#1
pj123 Zealot Posts: 114 Karma: 1050004 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Lenovo Tablet 3 Pro, Kobo Aura H2O, Ipad	PRS-T1 vs. PRS650 While we are excited about the PRS-T1, I can't help asking why we are so excited. Seems that PRS650 and T1 are kind of the same thing except 650 uses button and T1 uses touch. All else seems the same. I could be wrong. Last edited by pj123; 09-30-2011 at 05:17 PM.

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Kolenka <Insert Wit Here> Posts: 1,017 Karma: 1275899 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Puget Sound Device: Kindle Oasis, Kobo Forma	The T1 has Wifi, the 650 doesn't. The T1 can access the Reader Store, Google Books, Feedbooks/Baen, and Libraries from the device, the 650 can't. The T1 has built-in support for multiple fonts, the 650 needs PRS+. There are many minor improvements here and there to the device, plus hitting the price points that put it back in competitive territory are what Sony needed to do. I don't think it was about pulling ahead of the pack.

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cybmole Wizard Posts: 3,720 Karma: 1759970 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: none	also: t1 has plastic case 650 has metal. 650 has built in slot for stylus, T1 has no stylus holder this stuff is probably in existing threads already - maybe this one should be merged

10-01-2011, 09:32 AM	#5
Cpl Punishment Guru Posts: 682 Karma: 4156546 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: On The Move Device: Ipad 103rd Gen	Yea, its the same but different....Like my Toyota vs my wife's Beamer...They are the same, but different....

10-01-2011, 02:40 PM	#6
terraskye Groupie Posts: 176 Karma: 9738 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Device: Mine:Kindle 3(wifi)Sony PRS-300(died)His: Sony Prs-300	So which would has the edge, even if its only slight? The wifi option seems nice but is it going to run off free wifi in the owners area or are they gaining agreements with internet companies? It would suck to have wifi and not be able to use it. Also not sure about the plastic case...I'm a klutz and and so I'm unsure of the durability. The 650's are selling refurbished at Best Buy for 150$ so I'm wondering if its more sensible to pick up one of those as opposed to waiting for the T1 to come to Canada.

10-01-2011, 09:30 PM	#9
terraskye Groupie Posts: 176 Karma: 9738 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Device: Mine:Kindle 3(wifi)Sony PRS-300(died)His: Sony Prs-300	confused

10-01-2011, 09:37 PM	#10
Tony1988 Guru Posts: 718 Karma: 4033862 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: sony prs-350	One things for sure, the 650 is a much nicer looking device than the T1. In fact its a much better looking device than the new kindles.

10-01-2011, 10:24 PM	#12
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	Is the 650 all metal? My 350 has a metal front, but I believe the back is plastic. I'm not sure if the same holds true for the 650. At any rate, I've read on another thread that the prs-t1 seems to have better contrast than any other Sony readers to date. I've read the same about the new kindle readers as well. I haven't read that either ebook reader has been advertised as having better contrast. Could it be an optical illusion? Does eink fade over time? Or is the contrast really better? Any ideas? I will be hitting the mall tomorrow in search of a PRS-T1. Wish me luck!

10-01-2011, 10:30 PM	#13
terraskye Groupie Posts: 176 Karma: 9738 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Device: Mine:Kindle 3(wifi)Sony PRS-300(died)His: Sony Prs-300	oh ok well maybe you mean me as i had said i could buy it at BB for 150(canada) I'm still undecided though on the 650 vs the T1 they both seem to have their pros and cons from what I've read on the board here

10-01-2011, 11:22 PM	#15
Shopaholic Cockatoo Mom! Posts: 1,509 Karma: 1841741 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: PW4, Kobo: A1, Clara, Libra 2, iPad Pro 11, iPad Mini	The T1's are NOT yet available in Canada.

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