All Stainless Steel?

Miss · 09-04-2011, 09:57 AM

Hey everyone,

I have some unusual health problems that cause issues with certain chemicals such as new plastic and anything rubber, including the "grippy" backing of the Kindle. I just got a PB 360+ but am having more difficulty with it than I anticipated.

Are there any all-metal ereaders out there, or close to it?

It appears to me that possibly one of the Sony models would be my best bet? Any suggestions welcome.

elemenoP · 09-04-2011, 10:42 AM

The current Sonys are aluminum. But you better snatch one up because the new fall model just announced is going to be plastic. I don't know of any other metal reader.

I'm not sure if your health issue is with touch or with off-gassing but if it's with touch, have you thought about a case? There are various cases for various readers available, including fabric and leather. If you don't find a lot of options for the pocketbook, check etsy.com where someone might make a case specifically for your reader.

eP

Pomtroll · 09-04-2011, 08:14 PM

There is some plastic on the Sony Prs 50s (sides & top). So if touching plastic is a problem the top where the slider switch is plastic & you would be touching plastic to turn it on from sleep or to put it to sleep.

I don't know of any readers all metal. Hopefully someone else may.

ProfCrash · 09-04-2011, 08:28 PM

Would a case solve the problem? If the Kindle you own was in a case and you were not contacting the material then would you still have problems?

JSWolf · 09-04-2011, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

Would a case solve the problem? If the Kindle you own was in a case and you were not contacting the material then would you still have problems?

Too much plastic to trust a Kindle.

The only reader that might do is one of the x50 line by Sony.

Miss · 09-06-2011, 02:54 PM

Great info, thanks everyone.

Aluminum - my mistake. I saw a silver-colored metal and assumed. :P

The problem is with off-gassing rather than touch, except in rare cases. A case might help a bit - unfortunately I cannot tolerate the materials standard cases are made from, with the possible exception if silicone. The hard screen covering is one thing that made the PB 360+ so attractive to me.

Is it just the +50 line, or do Sony's earlier models have similar hardware?

Caltsar · 09-06-2011, 04:47 PM

The 300/600/350/650 Sonys all have mostly metal hardware. A tighter fitting silicone case would prevent most of the plastic issues on those models (if they even make cases like that!)

If you've used silicone cases on other plastic electronics and have had good results, it may be something worth looking into. Metal on consumer electronics seems to be disappearing.

Miss · 09-07-2011, 10:39 AM

Edit: nvm, found the answer

pendragginp · 09-11-2011, 12:28 PM

So what answer did you find? Inquiring minds want to know!

Rizla · 09-15-2011, 10:59 PM

I think the rear of the 650 may be plastic. I have one here and I'm not sure! The 350 definately has plastic round the edges, while 650 has metal.

You're best bet might be an old 505. Don't touch the 600 as it has a fuzzy screen.

mclien · 09-16-2011, 04:12 AM

Miss:
Did you find a reader or does the problem exist?
(Have some experience in handcrafted mold building)

09-04-2011, 09:57 AM	#1
Miss Connoisseur Posts: 75 Karma: 491022 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Device: Pocketbook 360+	All Stainless Steel? Hey everyone, I have some unusual health problems that cause issues with certain chemicals such as new plastic and anything rubber, including the "grippy" backing of the Kindle. I just got a PB 360+ but am having more difficulty with it than I anticipated. Are there any all-metal ereaders out there, or close to it? It appears to me that possibly one of the Sony models would be my best bet? Any suggestions welcome.

09-07-2011, 10:39 AM	#8
Miss Connoisseur Posts: 75 Karma: 491022 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Device: Pocketbook 360+	Edit: nvm, found the answer Last edited by Miss; 09-07-2011 at 10:41 AM.

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09-04-2011, 10:42 AM	#2
elemenoP Wizard Posts: 1,717 Karma: 3790058 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Sony 650	The current Sonys are aluminum. But you better snatch one up because the new fall model just announced is going to be plastic. I don't know of any other metal reader. I'm not sure if your health issue is with touch or with off-gassing but if it's with touch, have you thought about a case? There are various cases for various readers available, including fabric and leather. If you don't find a lot of options for the pocketbook, check etsy.com where someone might make a case specifically for your reader. eP

09-04-2011, 08:14 PM	#3
Pomtroll Guru Posts: 822 Karma: 1341819 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota USA Device: Sony 350, Sony T1, Kindle Touch, Kindle PW1	There is some plastic on the Sony Prs 50s (sides & top). So if touching plastic is a problem the top where the slider switch is plastic & you would be touching plastic to turn it on from sleep or to put it to sleep. I don't know of any readers all metal. Hopefully someone else may.

09-04-2011, 08:28 PM	#4
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	Would a case solve the problem? If the Kindle you own was in a case and you were not contacting the material then would you still have problems?

09-06-2011, 02:54 PM	#6
Miss Connoisseur Posts: 75 Karma: 491022 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Device: Pocketbook 360+	Great info, thanks everyone. Aluminum - my mistake. I saw a silver-colored metal and assumed. :P The problem is with off-gassing rather than touch, except in rare cases. A case might help a bit - unfortunately I cannot tolerate the materials standard cases are made from, with the possible exception if silicone. The hard screen covering is one thing that made the PB 360+ so attractive to me. Is it just the +50 line, or do Sony's earlier models have similar hardware?

09-06-2011, 04:47 PM	#7
Caltsar Zealot Posts: 135 Karma: 86951 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Minnesota Device: nook Touch, iPad, iPhone	The 300/600/350/650 Sonys all have mostly metal hardware. A tighter fitting silicone case would prevent most of the plastic issues on those models (if they even make cases like that!) If you've used silicone cases on other plastic electronics and have had good results, it may be something worth looking into. Metal on consumer electronics seems to be disappearing.

09-11-2011, 12:28 PM	#9
pendragginp Guru Posts: 985 Karma: 4567263 Join Date: May 2009 Location: The End Of The Earth Device: Several	So what answer did you find? Inquiring minds want to know!

09-15-2011, 10:59 PM	#10
Rizla Member Retired Posts: 3,183 Karma: 11721895 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook STR (rooted) & Sony T2	I think the rear of the 650 may be plastic. I have one here and I'm not sure! The 350 definately has plastic round the edges, while 650 has metal. You're best bet might be an old 505. Don't touch the 600 as it has a fuzzy screen.

09-16-2011, 04:12 AM	#11
mclien 42, the answer Posts: 124 Karma: 17798 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Germany Device: Pocketbook 603	Miss: Did you find a reader or does the problem exist? (Have some experience in handcrafted mold building)

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