Sony Digital Paper DPT-S1 Owner's Thread - Page 42

LarryNYC · 01-23-2017, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Deekin

Where did You buy it and how much did you pay? I'm looking to buy it in europe (japanese or english version doesn't matter since the device doesn't have any advanced and complex options to deal with). How would you score the portability of the device and battery life?

I fought it out on eBay and paid $1025. While I think I could have gotten one slightly cheaper, I had already lost another auction.

I can't say a lot about portability and battery life as I've only had the device a few days. I bought the case mentioned in this discussion thread. I paid the extra couple of bucks for the green one and it fits perfectly with the pen attached to the side! Thanks to whoever found that case.

I can't believe how thin the device is and how amazingly light. It is magical.

I was led to the Sony DPT-S1 by an advertisement for the Remarkable, which won't be available until August and is quite a bit smaller. I definitely want a 13" inch screen.

I wish Sony had tried to market the DPT-S1 to a wider audience. For some reason, I totally missed this device. I own a Kindle Oasis so I'm familiar with eInk, and have owned just about all Kindle models including the original DX.

I think the Sony DPT-S1 would be perfect if they built a new model with LED edge lighting like on the Kindle. It's tough to write and see the display when using a little portable reading light.

Deekin · 01-25-2017, 05:25 AM

Thanks for answering - I also have a question regarding reading pdfs.
Does the reader rembember where You finished reading? Example situation: I open the pdf. Start reading and for example finish at page 12. When I reopen the same pdf again will it launch at page 12, or in the beginning of the document so I will be forced to manually change page to 12 and also doo a lot of remembering when I read a lot of stuff at the same time.

I wanted to buy it so badly but now on Sony's homepage when I click where to buy I displays three options: B&H, Amazon and CDW.
The 1st shop displays that the item is back ordered, the last one says it was discountinued 17th of Jan, and the amazon has some scams and fake stuff alongside with pretty expensive shipments from japan costing around 1700$ - that's insane.

Is there still a way to buy it at a regular price costing $799? I mean in the US at least.

allochi · 01-25-2017, 09:54 AM

@Deekin

It remembers your last opened page, and last opened books, you can also create workspaces, with specific books and notes, save it with a name, next time you open the workspace, it closes everything and open only your workspace documents, you can also switch easily between them using the top tab bar (which you can hide also). So all your history is stored.

When it comes to its class, it's the best thing out there, it will be really unfortunate if we lose the quality of Sony DPT-1.

I don't need any other reader with DPT-1, but one day it will die, and I'll need something similar, I hope remarkable will be there then or DPT-2

LarryNYC · 01-28-2017, 04:38 AM

I don't think there is any way to buy it at $799 in the US. Everybody I contacted is out of stock. I think they were snapped up pretty quickly at the end of last year.

It is a wonderful device. The two page mode in landscape orientation is excellent for reading books. The four page mode makes it easier to find specific handwritten notes.

Deekin · 01-28-2017, 04:49 AM

Yeah - Now I see it on ebay for over $1500 - and that's imported from Japan with japanese menu...

LarryNYC · 01-28-2017, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deekin

Yeah - Now I see it on ebay for over $1500 - and that's imported from Japan with japanese menu...

There is a new listing for the English version, Buy It Now at $1200.

allochi · 02-13-2017, 05:53 PM

So, new software update 1.5.52.25190 is out, it say nothing but stability improvements. but updates are welcomed, thanks Sony!

LarryNYC · 02-15-2017, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allochi

So, new software update 1.5.52.25190 is out, it say nothing but stability improvements. but updates are welcomed, thanks Sony!

Thanks for the tip! I just installed the update and it seems fine so far. Any improvements in the firmware are certainly appreciated. Thanks Sony!

I use my DPT-S1 every day and don't want to go back to paper. It just feels natural for me to mark up documents with a stylus, make notes, draw little diagrams, etc.

I've also started using the DPT-S1 to mark up my classical guitar music with fingerings and notes. My guitar teacher was pretty impressed with the device. He's had other students try using tablets and has seen how slow it can be to write something on the screen.

In other news, my little LuminoLite started blinking so I sent it back. I'm going to try this light from MoKo:

https://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Flexible...s=iKross+light

Alexey.deep · 02-24-2017, 11:03 PM

Greetz everyone!

Any suggestions about good WEB email client for DPT-S1? Preferably with file upload function? With gmail its impossible to even download the attached pdf...

Alexey.deep · 02-26-2017, 10:55 AM

Seems that basic html mode gmail is OK now.

aydio · 02-26-2017, 11:24 AM

Am I correct in assuming that as of now, the only way to purchase a DPT-S1 is via eBay? I remember Sony listing some authorised resellers other than Amazon, B&H and CDW.

cavorting · 02-27-2017, 09:18 AM

Hey, my DPT has been on the fritz and I wonder if anyone has any good ideas -- I think there's something wonky with the 'back' button, and it randomly and automatically keeps going back to previous screens right back to home screen autonomously. If I press the back button hard and sort of bend the frame a bit it settles down, and also sometimes if I reset / restart it, but then the problem randomly starts up again. Just when they stopped selling it... any ideas anyone? The only other 13.3 ereaders are the onyx boox and the just starting to ship goodereader right? Anyone tried either of those? Or news of Sony coming up with a new version? This is the worst.

rem736 · 02-27-2017, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cavorting

Hey, my DPT has been on the fritz and I wonder if anyone has any good ideas -- I think there's something wonky with the 'back' button, and it randomly and automatically keeps going back to previous screens right back to home screen autonomously. If I press the back button hard and sort of bend the frame a bit it settles down, and also sometimes if I reset / restart it, but then the problem randomly starts up again. Just when they stopped selling it... any ideas anyone? The only other 13.3 ereaders are the onyx boox and the just starting to ship goodereader right? Anyone tried either of those? Or news of Sony coming up with a new version? This is the worst.

i think that the device is much too sensitive when it comes to the touch interface. quite often, by holding the device with my left hand on the back (four fingers on the back and thumb on the front), the device would randomly change the page. for me it forwards to the next page. but the problem with your device seems to be a malfunctioning "back" button, one that you should have to physically depress to get it to activate. may be that a circuit is loose. warranty should apply if you've had it for less than a year.

LarryNYC · 03-03-2017, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aydio

Am I correct in assuming that as of now, the only way to purchase a DPT-S1 is via eBay? I remember Sony listing some authorised resellers other than Amazon, B&H and CDW.

It certainly seems that way to me. I was not able to find any stock at a reseller.

uscam · 03-15-2017, 09:02 AM

Same with me. I am trying to get this through an auction and lost - another guy paid a £1,050 for "buy it now" option. This is just crazy how much people are willing to pay for this, no?

Now expecting my device to be posted to me next week - hope it is all good as others described.

01-28-2017, 04:38 AM	#619
LarryNYC Groupie Posts: 156 Karma: 26 Join Date: Jan 2017 Device: Sony DPT-S1	I don't think there is any way to buy it at $799 in the US. Everybody I contacted is out of stock. I think they were snapped up pretty quickly at the end of last year. It is a wonderful device. The two page mode in landscape orientation is excellent for reading books. The four page mode makes it easier to find specific handwritten notes. Last edited by LarryNYC; 01-28-2017 at 04:42 AM.

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01-25-2017, 05:25 AM	#617
Deekin Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2017 Device: none	Thanks for answering - I also have a question regarding reading pdfs. Does the reader rembember where You finished reading? Example situation: I open the pdf. Start reading and for example finish at page 12. When I reopen the same pdf again will it launch at page 12, or in the beginning of the document so I will be forced to manually change page to 12 and also doo a lot of remembering when I read a lot of stuff at the same time. I wanted to buy it so badly but now on Sony's homepage when I click where to buy I displays three options: B&H, Amazon and CDW. The 1st shop displays that the item is back ordered, the last one says it was discountinued 17th of Jan, and the amazon has some scams and fake stuff alongside with pretty expensive shipments from japan costing around 1700$ - that's insane. Is there still a way to buy it at a regular price costing $799? I mean in the US at least.

01-25-2017, 09:54 AM	#618
allochi Connoisseur Posts: 88 Karma: 6770 Join Date: Jun 2014 Device: Kobo Aura	@Deekin It remembers your last opened page, and last opened books, you can also create workspaces, with specific books and notes, save it with a name, next time you open the workspace, it closes everything and open only your workspace documents, you can also switch easily between them using the top tab bar (which you can hide also). So all your history is stored. When it comes to its class, it's the best thing out there, it will be really unfortunate if we lose the quality of Sony DPT-1. I don't need any other reader with DPT-1, but one day it will die, and I'll need something similar, I hope remarkable will be there then or DPT-2

01-28-2017, 04:49 AM	#620
Deekin Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2017 Device: none	Yeah - Now I see it on ebay for over $1500 - and that's imported from Japan with japanese menu...

02-13-2017, 05:53 PM	#622
allochi Connoisseur Posts: 88 Karma: 6770 Join Date: Jun 2014 Device: Kobo Aura	So, new software update 1.5.52.25190 is out, it say nothing but stability improvements. but updates are welcomed, thanks Sony!

02-24-2017, 11:03 PM	#624
Alexey.deep Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2015 Device: Sony Digital Paper	Greetz everyone! Any suggestions about good WEB email client for DPT-S1? Preferably with file upload function? With gmail its impossible to even download the attached pdf...

02-26-2017, 10:55 AM	#625
Alexey.deep Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2015 Device: Sony Digital Paper	Seems that basic html mode gmail is OK now.

02-26-2017, 11:24 AM	#626
aydio Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2015 Device: Kobo Aura H2O	Am I correct in assuming that as of now, the only way to purchase a DPT-S1 is via eBay? I remember Sony listing some authorised resellers other than Amazon, B&H and CDW.

02-27-2017, 09:18 AM	#627
cavorting Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2016 Device: Sony Digital Paper ; Kindle DX	Hey, my DPT has been on the fritz and I wonder if anyone has any good ideas -- I think there's something wonky with the 'back' button, and it randomly and automatically keeps going back to previous screens right back to home screen autonomously. If I press the back button hard and sort of bend the frame a bit it settles down, and also sometimes if I reset / restart it, but then the problem randomly starts up again. Just when they stopped selling it... any ideas anyone? The only other 13.3 ereaders are the onyx boox and the just starting to ship goodereader right? Anyone tried either of those? Or news of Sony coming up with a new version? This is the worst.

03-15-2017, 09:02 AM	#630
uscam Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: London, UK Device: DPT S1	Same with me. I am trying to get this through an auction and lost - another guy paid a £1,050 for "buy it now" option. This is just crazy how much people are willing to pay for this, no? Now expecting my device to be posted to me next week - hope it is all good as others described.

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