silver/chrome edge, again?

Cogito · 11-13-2007, 11:40 AM

Been using the new reader and (mostly) like the improvements over the prs-500, but am miffed why sony insists on edging the reader with a reflective chrome-like surface. The designers must not actually use the reader. In the sun, or under lights, it makes reading difficult.

Took too long hacking my prs-500 (took apart, sanded/painted and then redid with paint that wouldn’t scratch off) and hacked electronics are more difficult to resell on ebay. Has anyone come up with an easy and possibly undo-able solution? I read someone was going to try fingernail polish.

Thanks for the help,
Craig

NatCh · 11-13-2007, 11:53 AM

I think I'm confused, Cogito, it sounds like you're talking about the 505 (which doesn't have the pseudo-chrome edging), but the pic you posted is a 500. As a consequence, I'm not sure what you're trying to do ....

Cogito · 11-13-2007, 01:05 PM

Natch,
Sorry for being unclear. I posted photo of prs-500 to show the mod. Here’s a photo of my prs-505. Are there some models without the chrome?
Craig

NatCh · 11-13-2007, 01:17 PM

Ah, yes, the top/bottom edges, I hadn't realized that it was so visible on the dark blue (I've only seen the silver, and that edge tends to wash out next to the main casing).

Okay, now I know what you're asking.

I wouldn't suggest nail-polish, some of them contain stuff that will dissolve plastics pretty readily.

You might try your local model/hobby shop, especially if it's a small operation rather than a big chain one. They might be able to suggest a paint that'll stick to the stuff for you.

kezza · 11-13-2007, 01:25 PM

Even though the chrome on the silver appears to blend in with the rest of the case, I find that it occasionally bounces distractingly bright beams of light into my eyes while I'm reading.
I wonder if something like paint-on latex, which can be removed pretty easily, would be a solution. Also, it would add grippy edges to the device!

NatCh · 11-13-2007, 02:37 PM

I like that idea.

Cogito · 11-13-2007, 02:53 PM

Has anyone taken the prs-505 apart yet? The 500 was easy after someone had already figured it out. Looks like the 4 screws on the back might lead one right inside. Obviously it’s easier painting unattached pieces.

yvanleterrible · 11-13-2007, 04:08 PM

Tape everything up and take out that paint gun!

Patricia · 11-13-2007, 04:58 PM

Just cover it with duct tape?

11-13-2007, 11:40 AM	#1
Cogito Reader Posts: 25 Karma: 34 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Device: Sony 505, 500	silver/chrome edge, again? Been using the new reader and (mostly) like the improvements over the prs-500, but am miffed why sony insists on edging the reader with a reflective chrome-like surface. The designers must not actually use the reader. In the sun, or under lights, it makes reading difficult. Took too long hacking my prs-500 (took apart, sanded/painted and then redid with paint that wouldn’t scratch off) and hacked electronics are more difficult to resell on ebay. Has anyone come up with an easy and possibly undo-able solution? I read someone was going to try fingernail polish. Thanks for the help, Craig Attached Thumbnails

11-13-2007, 01:05 PM	#3
Cogito Reader Posts: 25 Karma: 34 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Device: Sony 505, 500	Natch, Sorry for being unclear. I posted photo of prs-500 to show the mod. Here’s a photo of my prs-505. Are there some models without the chrome? Craig Attached Thumbnails

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11-13-2007, 11:53 AM	#2
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	I think I'm confused, Cogito, it sounds like you're talking about the 505 (which doesn't have the pseudo-chrome edging), but the pic you posted is a 500. As a consequence, I'm not sure what you're trying to do ....

11-13-2007, 01:17 PM	#4
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Ah, yes, the top/bottom edges, I hadn't realized that it was so visible on the dark blue (I've only seen the silver, and that edge tends to wash out next to the main casing). Okay, now I know what you're asking. I wouldn't suggest nail-polish, some of them contain stuff that will dissolve plastics pretty readily. You might try your local model/hobby shop, especially if it's a small operation rather than a big chain one. They might be able to suggest a paint that'll stick to the stuff for you.

11-13-2007, 01:25 PM	#5
kezza Lowlife of the Party Posts: 266 Karma: 4038 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: seattle Device: nook, iphone	Even though the chrome on the silver appears to blend in with the rest of the case, I find that it occasionally bounces distractingly bright beams of light into my eyes while I'm reading. I wonder if something like paint-on latex, which can be removed pretty easily, would be a solution. Also, it would add grippy edges to the device!

11-13-2007, 02:37 PM	#6
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	I like that idea.

11-13-2007, 02:53 PM	#7
Cogito Reader Posts: 25 Karma: 34 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Device: Sony 505, 500	Has anyone taken the prs-505 apart yet? The 500 was easy after someone had already figured it out. Looks like the 4 screws on the back might lead one right inside. Obviously it’s easier painting unattached pieces.

11-13-2007, 04:08 PM	#8
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	Tape everything up and take out that paint gun!

11-13-2007, 04:58 PM	#9
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	Just cover it with duct tape?

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