T2 vs T1 Dimensions (Is Sony a horrible cheap company?)

Rizla · 08-17-2012, 07:10 AM

So! Is Sony going to play it's usual money-grabbing trick of changing the new model's dimensions in order to charge outrageous sums for a case that cost pennies to produce?

Previously I could almost understand it. The models were sort-of different enough to justify a size change. But the the T1 and the T2? Nah. The only difference is one is shiny and the other isn't. So then, here are the dimensions differences:

T2 Dimensions: 172 × 109 × 8.8 mm
T1 Dimensions: 173 × 110 × 8.9mm

As you can see, it's a close run thing. There is a difference of 1mm in two dimensions and 0.1mm in the depth! I personally am excited. Will this mean the T2 will not fit the T1 case? The T1 case is pretty snug. It might fit, it might not! The tension is gripping.

For now the jury is out. But take it from me: if that case doesn't fit, Sony will prove themselves to be total cheap a******s.

frostschutz · 08-17-2012, 07:14 AM

More likely T2 cases won't fit T1, since T2 is smaller?

Unfortunately the market demands going for the smallest form factor and weight possible. If they used the exact same dimensions, people would complain about how there's no improvement whatsoever...

cme · 08-17-2012, 08:10 AM

Where did you get those numbers?

Sony Germany lists the following dimensions: http://www.sony.de/product/rd-reader-ebook/prs-t2

173 x 110 x 9,1 mm

Rizla · 08-17-2012, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostschutz

More likely T2 cases won't fit T1, since T2 is smaller?

Oh, yeah. I didn't see that. I wonder if Sony could rig it that the smaller T2 won't fit the larger T1 case. Now that would be something. Mind you, they have achieved it with all previous models. Sony's ability to force users to buy new cases at absurdly inflated prices should never be underestimated. Previously they did it by using the spine-type fixing method (600, 650, etc). Does this mean they will totally re-design the holding mechanism. I'm excited.

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostschutz

Unfortunately the market demands going for the smallest form factor and weight possible. If they used the exact same dimensions, people would complain about how there's no improvement whatsoever...

At 1 mm, I'm feeling skeptical that the reduction in size is progress or intended to be progress. More likely it's equally because a long-standing financial strategy to make each successive generation of e-reader a different size. If I am being over-cynical, well, I am willing to eat humble-crow-pie if the T2 fits the T1 case.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cme

Where did you get those numbers?
Sony Germany lists the following dimensions: http://www.sony.de/product/rd-reader-ebook/prs-t2
173 x 110 x 9,1 mm

I got my figures from here

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Reader

thomasn75 · 08-17-2012, 08:53 AM

i have the lighted case for the t1 and the overlap to lock the t1 in is big enough to make the t2 secure. if you check the accessory section under the t2 the cases look the same. i am sure the t2 will fit perfectly well into the t1 case and i would not be surprised if it is the exact same case they are using for t2.

ShellShock · 08-17-2012, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rizla

Will this mean the T2 will not fit the T1 case? The T1 case is pretty snug. It might fit, it might not! The tension is gripping.

Yes, but is the case?

AnotherCat · 08-17-2012, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cme

Where did you get those numbers?

Sony Germany lists the following dimensions: http://www.sony.de/product/rd-reader-ebook/prs-t2

173 x 110 x 9,1 mm

Those dimensions are also what are given in the T2s user manual too.

carpetmojo · 08-17-2012, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShellShock

Yes, but is the case?

Canuck_in_Japan · 08-17-2012, 07:31 PM

If the reader is only a mm smaller then I'm sure it will probably fit in the same case. Don't get all worked up.

JSWolf · 08-17-2012, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canuck_in_Japan

If the reader is only a mm smaller then I'm sure it will probably fit in the same case. Don't get all worked up.

But, that is enough for it to slip out of the case.

thomasn75 · 08-18-2012, 04:46 AM

As I said earlier I have lighted cover and 1mm won't make it slip out

Laserjock · 08-18-2012, 10:54 PM

It's amazing how a thread can be started and sustained quibbling over the 200um difference in thickness from one model to the next and how it will affect the fit of existing covers.

=Laserjock=

Ravensknight · 08-19-2012, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laserjock

It's amazing how a thread can be started and sustained quibbling over the 200um difference in thickness from one model to the next and how it will affect the fit of existing covers.

=Laserjock=

And yet you still managed to make a comment. Good job

I'm still just kind of shocked that the T2 is SO similar to the T1. Where's my reflowable metal alloy?

Latinandgreek · 08-19-2012, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravensknight

I'm still just kind of shocked that the T2 is SO similar to the T1. Where's my reflowable metal alloy?

Me too. I would have loved to see reflowable metal alloy.

The PRS-505 fit into the PRS-600 cases I think. Maybe the PRS-700 as well. I'm not sure about the PRS-500.

pssquirrel · 08-19-2012, 11:58 PM

I was at a Sony Store today.

FWIW, the packaging for the new lighted covers (PRSA-CL22) says it's compatible with both T2 and T1.

08-17-2012, 07:10 AM	#1
Rizla Member Retired Posts: 3,183 Karma: 11721895 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook STR (rooted) & Sony T2	T2 vs T1 Dimensions (Is Sony a horrible cheap company?) So! Is Sony going to play it's usual money-grabbing trick of changing the new model's dimensions in order to charge outrageous sums for a case that cost pennies to produce? Previously I could almost understand it. The models were sort-of different enough to justify a size change. But the the T1 and the T2? Nah. The only difference is one is shiny and the other isn't. So then, here are the dimensions differences: T2 Dimensions: 172 × 109 × 8.8 mm T1 Dimensions: 173 × 110 × 8.9mm As you can see, it's a close run thing. There is a difference of 1mm in two dimensions and 0.1mm in the depth! I personally am excited. Will this mean the T2 will not fit the T1 case? The T1 case is pretty snug. It might fit, it might not! The tension is gripping. For now the jury is out. But take it from me: if that case doesn't fit, Sony will prove themselves to be total cheap a******s.

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08-17-2012, 07:14 AM	#2
frostschutz Linux User Posts: 2,282 Karma: 6123806 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Device: none	More likely T2 cases won't fit T1, since T2 is smaller? Unfortunately the market demands going for the smallest form factor and weight possible. If they used the exact same dimensions, people would complain about how there's no improvement whatsoever...

08-17-2012, 08:10 AM	#3
cme reader Posts: 89 Karma: 1245680 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: PRS-650	Where did you get those numbers? Sony Germany lists the following dimensions: http://www.sony.de/product/rd-reader-ebook/prs-t2 173 x 110 x 9,1 mm

08-17-2012, 08:53 AM	#5
thomasn75 Groupie Posts: 170 Karma: 1085592 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: kobo aura h2o v2, kobo Aura, sony prs t1	i have the lighted case for the t1 and the overlap to lock the t1 in is big enough to make the t2 secure. if you check the accessory section under the t2 the cases look the same. i am sure the t2 will fit perfectly well into the t1 case and i would not be surprised if it is the exact same case they are using for t2.

08-17-2012, 07:31 PM	#9
Canuck_in_Japan Wizard Posts: 1,476 Karma: 14328611 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tokyo, Japan Device: Aura, Aura H2O, Kindle PW3	If the reader is only a mm smaller then I'm sure it will probably fit in the same case. Don't get all worked up.

08-18-2012, 04:46 AM	#11
thomasn75 Groupie Posts: 170 Karma: 1085592 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: kobo aura h2o v2, kobo Aura, sony prs t1	As I said earlier I have lighted cover and 1mm won't make it slip out

08-18-2012, 10:54 PM	#12
Laserjock Member Posts: 21 Karma: 3854 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Silicon Valley Device: Sony PRS-950; PRS-350; PRS-505RC; iPhone 4	It's amazing how a thread can be started and sustained quibbling over the 200um difference in thickness from one model to the next and how it will affect the fit of existing covers. =Laserjock=

08-19-2012, 11:58 PM	#15
pssquirrel ebooknut Posts: 297 Karma: 688154 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: Kindle Voyage & Oasis	I was at a Sony Store today. FWIW, the packaging for the new lighted covers (PRSA-CL22) says it's compatible with both T2 and T1.

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