Sony PRS-T1 specs! - Page 22

JSWolf · 08-31-2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkshireBastard

Very good video, but yet again, not a word of multi touch.
Im expecting iPad-like pinch and zoom ... just an illusion now?

The guy in the video did the multi-touch to zoom in.

MrsJoseph · 08-31-2011, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Do you really want to have to convert all of your existing eBooks to Mobi? I would hope not.

I only convert when loading a particular book onto my reader. It's not a big deal...the major issue is always DRM (for me).

Bookworm_Girl · 08-31-2011, 05:06 PM

Next step is they need to improve their smartphone apps. The Android version syncs ok with my 950, but the app is very limited in features. They need to release an iPhone app still that complies with the Apple rules like the other brands have done.

MrsJoseph · 08-31-2011, 05:07 PM

Yes! Apps! I have an iThing and Sony is the only company app I don't have. I don't blame them for that, though...IIRC Apple gave Sony the shaft.

anamardoll · 08-31-2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sonyreaderfan

How are you aware of reading on a smaller screen?

It's visibly a different size and you're turning pages at a different rate.

Size changes are noticeable.

sonyreaderfan · 08-31-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MrsJoseph

Dang it! Look at that glare. I call beta test FAIL.

About the glare, it seems to be more from maybe a light source from the video camera. If you look at the second video (Engadget video - http://cme.at/e-book-reader/eink/ifa...fi-prs-t1-vor/ ) of the red Reader, there is big glob of light on the e-ink screen. E-ink screens are not reflective. Have to see the device in a store, in ambient light to really judge the reflectiveness.

JSWolf · 08-31-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by anamardoll

It's visible a different size and you're turning pages at a different rate.

Size changes are noticeable.

Have you tried a 6" screen? What is it about a 6" screen you don't like?

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Originally Posted by MrsJoseph

Dang it! Look at that glare. I call beta test FAIL.

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Originally Posted by sonyreaderfan

About the glare, it seems to be more from maybe a light source from the video camera. If you look at the second video (Engadget video - http://cme.at/e-book-reader/eink/ifa...fi-prs-t1-vor/ ) of the red Reader, there is big glob of light on the e-ink screen. E-ink screens are not reflective. Have to see the device in a store, in ambient light to really judge the reflectiveness.

I have to agree. The light shining on the red unit is so bright, it obscures the words. Cannot see the text under the light. I don't think many people would be reading in such a bright light except for maybe outdoors. But if it is so bright that you cannot read the screen, then the light is plain too bright. I took a close look at the YouTube video and they used the white unit. I did not see any reflective glare from the white one. I was viewing at 1080p and paused every now and then to take a close look and no glare. There was one part where he moved the T1 in his hand and I saw the screen reflect some light and the white bezel did not reflect any of the light.

anamardoll · 08-31-2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Have you tried a 6" screen? What is it about a 6" screen you don't like?

My first reader was a 6", the Nook Classic. I prefer a 7" over the 6" for the same reason <insert random raunchy joke here>.

Seriously, I like the 7" size for a reader. Lots of real estate, not so much that I have to keep moving my head up and down.

Also chiming in on the "I can't imagine what they were thinking with the curved bottom" thing. That's... confusing.

JSWolf · 08-31-2011, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by anamardoll

My first reader was a 6", the Nook Classic. I prefer a 7" over the 6" for the same reason <insert random raunchy joke here>.

Seriously, I like the 7" size for a reader. Lots of real estate, not so much that I have to keep moving my head up and down.

Also chiming in on the "I can't imagine what they were thinking with the curved bottom" thing. That's... confusing.

That matches there Android cell phone styling. So if Sony really did use Android on the T1, then the styling makes sense.

I do understand preferring 7" over 6". But to then prefer 5" over 6" seems a bit silly give the 6" is bigger then the 5" the same 7" vs. 6" reasons apply.

carpetmojo · 08-31-2011, 05:29 PM

[QUOTE=anamardoll;................................. ..Also chiming in on the "I can't imagine what they were thinking with the curved bottom" thing. That's... confusing.

[/QUOTE]

Curved bottom ? [oops...

)

Perfectly logical reason for that - more dosh to be earned from sales of new covers. Possibly with built-in spirit levels ....

SCION · 08-31-2011, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MrsJoseph

I usually like red...but not that shiny. I think I'd get the red (so I won't have to fight with a tweeny for the black/potter) but it will be skinned.

Even the black is too shiny, though.

I'm considering the white one. *gasp* Never thought I'd say that.

Hellmark · 08-31-2011, 05:35 PM

as far as the curved bottom, the one picture I saw of it, it appeared that it just had curved corners, and a good half of the bottom was flat. Guess just enough of a curve on the corners, that it gives the visual appearance of entire bottom being curved, but still has flatness for propping.

beautifulsoup · 08-31-2011, 05:35 PM

Sorry I haven't read this entire thread...so I apologize if this issue has been addressed already

But just putting in my two cents:

If they have adjusted their font sizes, so that there isn't that huge difference between "small" and "medium," then I might consider buying this one.

ETA: Hmmm...would "pinch-zoom" take care of this issue?

anamardoll · 08-31-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

That matches there Android cell phone styling. So if Sony really did use Android on the T1, then the styling makes sense.

I do understand preferring 7" over 6". But to then prefer 5" over 6" seems a bit silly give the 6" is bigger then the 5" the same 7" vs. 6" reasons apply.

I prefer the 5" over the 6" because it fits my purse easier. 5" for travel, 7" for home.

JSWolf · 08-31-2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by beautifulsoup

Sorry I haven't read this entire thread...so I apologize if this issue has been addressed already

But just putting in my two cents:

If they have adjusted their font sizes, so that there isn't that huge difference between "small" and "medium," then I might consider buying this one.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/23922...ifi_prst1.html

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(you also have eight font sizes and six font styles)

PC Magazine did a hands-on article about the T1. Have a read.

08-31-2011, 05:29 PM	#325
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Simples...... [QUOTE=anamardoll;................................. ..Also chiming in on the "I can't imagine what they were thinking with the curved bottom" thing. That's... confusing. [/QUOTE] Curved bottom ? [oops... ) Perfectly logical reason for that - more dosh to be earned from sales of new covers. Possibly with built-in spirit levels ....

08-31-2011, 05:35 PM	#328
beautifulsoup Addict Posts: 262 Karma: 1143088 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Too many ereaders.	Sorry I haven't read this entire thread...so I apologize if this issue has been addressed already But just putting in my two cents: If they have adjusted their font sizes, so that there isn't that huge difference between "small" and "medium," then I might consider buying this one. ETA: Hmmm...would "pinch-zoom" take care of this issue? Last edited by beautifulsoup; 08-31-2011 at 05:42 PM. Reason: Watched the Sony video....

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Bookworm_Girl E-reader Enthusiast Posts: 4,873 Karma: 36536965 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southwest, USA Device: Kindle Oasis 3; Kobo Aura One; iPad Mini 5	Next step is they need to improve their smartphone apps. The Android version syncs ok with my 950, but the app is very limited in features. They need to release an iPhone app still that complies with the Apple rules like the other brands have done.

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Hellmark Wizard Posts: 2,592 Karma: 4290425 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Foristell, Missouri, USA Device: Nokia N800, PRS-505, Nook STR Glowlight, Kindle 3, Kobo Libra 2	as far as the curved bottom, the one picture I saw of it, it appeared that it just had curved corners, and a good half of the bottom was flat. Guess just enough of a curve on the corners, that it gives the visual appearance of entire bottom being curved, but still has flatness for propping.