PRS-900 PRS 900 SHIPPED FED EX: ARRIVAL 12/23/09

sirmaru · 12-22-2009, 02:54 PM

I just went to the Sony Style site and signed in.

My PRS 900 was shipped today (12/22/09) FED EX and will arrive tomorrow (12/23/09).

When I receive it and examine it, I'll post some comments here.

Just looked at the FedEx site and it says:

Dec 22, 2009 12:38 PM: Shipment information sent to FedEx
Dec 22, 2009 8:57 AM: Picked up - GARDENA, CA

mxgamon · 12-22-2009, 03:48 PM

Same here, due to arrive tomorrow (my order placed on 12/11). Mine does not yet have the "Picked up" item though. I wasn't expecting this till after the 25th, or even in Jan, so pleasantly surprised.

rainsux · 12-22-2009, 04:10 PM

Good news, indeed.

I'm just back from the Sony Style store ... the PRS-900 is front & center. It's also
clearly labelled "Prototype." It was missing many of side-mounted controls & both
memory slots.

dsvick · 12-22-2009, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rainsux

I'm just back from the Sony Style store ... the PRS-900 is front & center. It's also
clearly labelled "Prototype." It was missing many of side-mounted controls & both
memory slots.

Thanks for posting that, you saved me trip, I had called my local store and they said they had a demo on display but did not mention that it was not the final product.

I'll have to wait on the reviews posted here (hopefully tomorrow) and then check out a real one when it is available.

Latinandgreek · 12-22-2009, 05:21 PM

I can't wait to see what you all think of your new readers! Have fun setting them up tomorrow!

Kolenka · 12-22-2009, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsvick

Thanks for posting that, you saved me trip, I had called my local store and they said they had a demo on display but did not mention that it was not the final product.

As I mentioned in another thread, the 900 demos are actually surprisingly solid. From a software standpoint, the store section is just a slideshow demo (unfortunately), and they won't let you create new scribble pages, but you can certainly edit one of the sample pages.

Otherwise I noticed the software was still rather solid for a demo running on non-final hardware. It's worth at least checking out.

advocate2 · 12-22-2009, 05:49 PM

No offense intended, but you lucky dogs!!!!!!

I am so jealous.

Mr. Goodbar · 12-22-2009, 06:04 PM

How about some pictures and video along with impressions? I haven't pre-ordered but I'm definitely interested in this device and want to compare it to the new iRex.

HorridRedDog · 12-22-2009, 06:55 PM

Send me your 900 ASAP and I'll email you pictures AND an evaluation. No charge!

sirmaru · 12-23-2009, 07:39 PM

I just received my PRS 900 at 23 Dec 2009 at 6:30 PM EST.

Its charging now.

lilac_jive · 12-23-2009, 07:50 PM

Ooh how exciting! Please let us know how you like it!

shazwagon · 12-24-2009, 03:19 AM

I am using a PRS-505 and am very satisfied with it. But 900 really has me excited. If they are ultimately able to solve the glare problem (they actually improved a bit in 600 over 700) I will definitely upgrade! Eagerly looking forward to your first impressions!

Merry Christmas everyone!

sirmaru · 12-24-2009, 06:51 AM

Starting out I made my first mistake. To get off the softcover, one is supposed to loosen the first 2 connectors and then slide down the cover and then pull out. I neglected to slide down enough and broke the connectors.

I called Sony support and they are sending me a new softcover UPS free of charge. It was hard communicating to the Indian technician. His knowledge of English was very limited. I had to spell out some of my words.

Then I could not get off the battery cover. The manual said to press down and slide left. It did not work. I had to use a small screw drive to ease it away from its connectors and then push to the left. I almost gave up there considering its return. I went to sleep and then figured it out.

Then, when exploring all the features, I used magnify on a PDF page and tried to go back to reading. It froze up stating, "protected page." I couldn't read anything. I had to reset using the tip of the enclosed stylus after unscrewing it. Nothing happened. Eventually, I pressed the power and it all worked fine.

If one uses he key to change fonts, one cannot turn pages after that. One must press Options and then Return to Page. That is not mentioned in the manual. I thought my unit was broken at first due to that problem.

When I registered the PRS 900 with the Sony store it went into gyrations. All my BBeB books caused it to malfunction. It only supports PDF and ePub books. I had to delete all of them and re-download the ePub versions. It was a harrowing experience with most books being duplicated. I had to delete all the BBeB files and the duplicate ePub viles.

Authorizing the PRS 900 with the Sony Store was also a bad experience. It wanted BOTH my Sony AND Adobe passwords and then recorded an "error." I disconnected and went back to find that all had been registered correctly.

There is no clear indication of how to de-authorize. I eventually found by trial and error that modifying the name also results in the de-authorize link. There is no clue showing that process.

One good thing is that the display screen of the PRS 900 beats the PRS 505 DRAMATICALLY. I have never seen such clear print. Plus my Zondervan NIV Bible can be manipulated far better than on the 505 with hot links to verses and chapters. The 505 did not recognize the chapter and verse hot links except to go backwards.

It also takes some getting used to the online keyboard.

Some recommendations are in order. Keep a small screwdriver around to ease off the battery cover. Delete all BBeB books before doing anything and re-download all the ePub versions. In removing the softcover, slide it down to the end before trying to remove it.

It took me about 6 hours to get to where I can now read my books again. I went to sleep after the battery cover hurdle and woke up with the solution.

I especially like the extra cushioned case they sent. No other eReaders have something like that. One must remove the soft cover to use it. I intend to use it all the time. However, one must remove the PRS 900 from that case to press the power button. I will probably leave it in that case most of the time. One can read great with it on and it would protect it in case you drop the unit.

Finally, to leave the Sony store, one must press the Home button. Nowhere in the manual is that stipulated. I leave the wireless connecton off most of the time to conserve power. My Wish List is not available via the wireless connection (at least I haven't found it yet). Thus, I will probably buy books the old fashioned way via my PC and then synchronize it.

HarryT · 12-24-2009, 07:11 AM

Are ePub books fully justified on the 900?

AmonRaa · 12-24-2009, 07:45 AM

So you're saying that screen is NOT the same as the one on prs 600 unit and in fact is even better than the one on 505?

12-22-2009, 02:54 PM	#1
sirmaru Wizard Posts: 2,426 Karma: 6561538 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: Kindle PW 2013, HDX 2013, Galaxy S5 2014	PRS 900 SHIPPED FED EX: ARRIVAL 12/23/09 I just went to the Sony Style site and signed in. My PRS 900 was shipped today (12/22/09) FED EX and will arrive tomorrow (12/23/09). When I receive it and examine it, I'll post some comments here. Just looked at the FedEx site and it says: Dec 22, 2009 12:38 PM: Shipment information sent to FedEx Dec 22, 2009 8:57 AM: Picked up - GARDENA, CA Last edited by sirmaru; 12-22-2009 at 02:58 PM.

12-23-2009, 07:39 PM	#10
sirmaru Wizard Posts: 2,426 Karma: 6561538 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: Kindle PW 2013, HDX 2013, Galaxy S5 2014	I just received the PRS 900 I just received my PRS 900 at 23 Dec 2009 at 6:30 PM EST. Its charging now.

12-24-2009, 06:51 AM	#13
sirmaru Wizard Posts: 2,426 Karma: 6561538 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: Kindle PW 2013, HDX 2013, Galaxy S5 2014	First impressions Starting out I made my first mistake. To get off the softcover, one is supposed to loosen the first 2 connectors and then slide down the cover and then pull out. I neglected to slide down enough and broke the connectors. I called Sony support and they are sending me a new softcover UPS free of charge. It was hard communicating to the Indian technician. His knowledge of English was very limited. I had to spell out some of my words. Then I could not get off the battery cover. The manual said to press down and slide left. It did not work. I had to use a small screw drive to ease it away from its connectors and then push to the left. I almost gave up there considering its return. I went to sleep and then figured it out. Then, when exploring all the features, I used magnify on a PDF page and tried to go back to reading. It froze up stating, "protected page." I couldn't read anything. I had to reset using the tip of the enclosed stylus after unscrewing it. Nothing happened. Eventually, I pressed the power and it all worked fine. If one uses he key to change fonts, one cannot turn pages after that. One must press Options and then Return to Page. That is not mentioned in the manual. I thought my unit was broken at first due to that problem. When I registered the PRS 900 with the Sony store it went into gyrations. All my BBeB books caused it to malfunction. It only supports PDF and ePub books. I had to delete all of them and re-download the ePub versions. It was a harrowing experience with most books being duplicated. I had to delete all the BBeB files and the duplicate ePub viles. Authorizing the PRS 900 with the Sony Store was also a bad experience. It wanted BOTH my Sony AND Adobe passwords and then recorded an "error." I disconnected and went back to find that all had been registered correctly. There is no clear indication of how to de-authorize. I eventually found by trial and error that modifying the name also results in the de-authorize link. There is no clue showing that process. One good thing is that the display screen of the PRS 900 beats the PRS 505 DRAMATICALLY. I have never seen such clear print. Plus my Zondervan NIV Bible can be manipulated far better than on the 505 with hot links to verses and chapters. The 505 did not recognize the chapter and verse hot links except to go backwards. It also takes some getting used to the online keyboard. Some recommendations are in order. Keep a small screwdriver around to ease off the battery cover. Delete all BBeB books before doing anything and re-download all the ePub versions. In removing the softcover, slide it down to the end before trying to remove it. It took me about 6 hours to get to where I can now read my books again. I went to sleep after the battery cover hurdle and woke up with the solution. I especially like the extra cushioned case they sent. No other eReaders have something like that. One must remove the soft cover to use it. I intend to use it all the time. However, one must remove the PRS 900 from that case to press the power button. I will probably leave it in that case most of the time. One can read great with it on and it would protect it in case you drop the unit. Finally, to leave the Sony store, one must press the Home button. Nowhere in the manual is that stipulated. I leave the wireless connecton off most of the time to conserve power. My Wish List is not available via the wireless connection (at least I haven't found it yet). Thus, I will probably buy books the old fashioned way via my PC and then synchronize it. Last edited by sirmaru; 12-24-2009 at 07:00 AM.

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12-22-2009, 03:48 PM	#2
mxgamon Member Posts: 13 Karma: 22 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Washington state Device: PRS900	Same here, due to arrive tomorrow (my order placed on 12/11). Mine does not yet have the "Picked up" item though. I wasn't expecting this till after the 25th, or even in Jan, so pleasantly surprised.

12-22-2009, 04:10 PM	#3
rainsux Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KPTK Device: BB Curve	Good news, indeed. I'm just back from the Sony Style store ... the PRS-900 is front & center. It's also clearly labelled "Prototype." It was missing many of side-mounted controls & both memory slots.

12-22-2009, 05:21 PM	#5
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	I can't wait to see what you all think of your new readers! Have fun setting them up tomorrow!

12-22-2009, 05:49 PM	#7
advocate2 My Kingdom for Karma Posts: 430 Karma: 7125 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Vegas Device: Sony 350, 650, 950, Nook Color	No offense intended, but you lucky dogs!!!!!! I am so jealous.

12-22-2009, 06:04 PM	#8
Mr. Goodbar Wizard Posts: 1,005 Karma: 98078 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Mini 4	How about some pictures and video along with impressions? I haven't pre-ordered but I'm definitely interested in this device and want to compare it to the new iRex.

12-22-2009, 06:55 PM	#9
HorridRedDog Addict Posts: 322 Karma: 1592 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: PRS-600 EB-1150	Send me your 900 ASAP and I'll email you pictures AND an evaluation. No charge!

12-23-2009, 07:50 PM	#11
lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	Ooh how exciting! Please let us know how you like it!

12-24-2009, 03:19 AM	#12
shazwagon Member Posts: 22 Karma: 52 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Sony T-1	I am using a PRS-505 and am very satisfied with it. But 900 really has me excited. If they are ultimately able to solve the glare problem (they actually improved a bit in 600 over 700) I will definitely upgrade! Eagerly looking forward to your first impressions! Merry Christmas everyone!

12-24-2009, 07:11 AM	#14
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Are ePub books fully justified on the 900?

12-24-2009, 07:45 AM	#15
AmonRaa Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: none	So you're saying that screen is NOT the same as the one on prs 600 unit and in fact is even better than the one on 505?

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