Sony PRS-T3 or Kobo Toch for HALF the price of the PRS?

Xionor · 02-17-2014, 08:30 AM

Hi,

I have a choice between the two as there as a "campaign" going on at the store.

I will be using it exclusively for reading PDF files/free books on software programming and the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, on the toilet at home. No joke. So I'll mostly always have a light source and power available.

Either the Sony PRS-T3 with cover included or a Kobo Touch for half the price of it?

booklover6 · 02-17-2014, 08:40 AM

I would get the Sony T3, unless you really need to spend less. It's a newer product.

meeera · 02-17-2014, 08:48 AM

Either would be perfect for Tolkien. Neither would be for PDFs.

Xionor · 02-17-2014, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meeera

Either would be perfect for Tolkien. Neither would be for PDFs.

Which other reader would be better suited for PDF then, in the same price range?

soulfuldog · 02-17-2014, 08:58 AM

Search this very section of the forum for numerous comments on reading PDF's on ereaders. The consensus is that any e-ink ereader is not great for reading PDF's, mainly due to the smaller screen size, and that you would be far better getting a tablet for PDF's.

The Kobo Aura HD does have a slightly larger screen than the standard 6" ereaders, but it's still far from perfect. Same with the old Kindle DX (and they are both more expensive).

If your only choice is going to be between the Kobo Touch and the PRS T3, I'd go with the T3 as it's a lot newer and will therefore be a little faster (better processor) which might help when panning & zooming your PDF files.

Xionor · 02-17-2014, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soulfuldog

Search this very section of the forum for numerous comments on reading PDF's on ereaders. The consensus is that any e-ink ereader is not great for reading PDF's, mainly due to the smaller screen size, and that you would be far better getting a tablet for PDF's.

The Kobo Aura HD does have a slightly larger screen than the standard 6" ereaders, but it's still far from perfect. Same with the old Kindle DX (and they are both more expensive).

Thanks, I did look in the forum just now while waiting for an answer and found exactly what you said.

Can you however zoom in in PDF files on the Touch and the PRS T3? You know, just pinch zoom and go in closer?

davidfor · 02-17-2014, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xionor

Can you however zoom in in PDF files on the Touch and the PRS T3? You know, just pinch zoom and go in closer?

The Touch doesn't support multi-touch. Zooming is via a slider but once zoomed in, you can drag the viewport around.

I don't know how the PRS-T3 works for this. But, the Sony devices usually support PDF reflow. This can be better for some PDF, but I don't think it works well if the formatting is important.

FinancialWar · 02-21-2014, 02:22 AM

Just do what normal people do. Bring your phone to the toilet.

If you are a man, that means you can only read while taking a dump (unless you pee sitting too), you can only get maybe five to 10 minutes of reading everyday (or every three days like me).

02-17-2014, 08:30 AM	#1
Xionor Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2014 Device: Kobo Touch	Sony PRS-T3 or Kobo Touch for HALF the price of the PRS? Hi, I have a choice between the two as there as a "campaign" going on at the store. I will be using it exclusively for reading PDF files/free books on software programming and the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, on the toilet at home. No joke. So I'll mostly always have a light source and power available. Either the Sony PRS-T3 with cover included or a Kobo Touch for half the price of it? Last edited by Xionor; 02-17-2014 at 08:38 AM.

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booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	I would get the Sony T3, unless you really need to spend less. It's a newer product.

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meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,814 Karma: 68407974 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	Either would be perfect for Tolkien. Neither would be for PDFs.

02-17-2014, 08:58 AM	#5
soulfuldog I ♥ Calibre Posts: 2,073 Karma: 5678911 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Voyage, Sony PRS-350, Hudl2	Search this very section of the forum for numerous comments on reading PDF's on ereaders. The consensus is that any e-ink ereader is not great for reading PDF's, mainly due to the smaller screen size, and that you would be far better getting a tablet for PDF's. The Kobo Aura HD does have a slightly larger screen than the standard 6" ereaders, but it's still far from perfect. Same with the old Kindle DX (and they are both more expensive). If your only choice is going to be between the Kobo Touch and the PRS T3, I'd go with the T3 as it's a lot newer and will therefore be a little faster (better processor) which might help when panning & zooming your PDF files.

02-21-2014, 02:22 AM	#8
FinancialWar Banned Posts: 397 Karma: 85500 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sydney Device: Sony PRS350, Onyx M92, Onyx T68 (defective!)	Just do what normal people do. Bring your phone to the toilet. If you are a man, that means you can only read while taking a dump (unless you pee sitting too), you can only get maybe five to 10 minutes of reading everyday (or every three days like me).

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