Sony's unannounced Reader PRS-T3 leaks out at the FCC - Page 2

thomasn75 · 06-27-2013, 02:52 PM

Apart from Sony's consistent Lack of ambition over the last 3 years

Ravensknight · 06-27-2013, 03:18 PM

Just from the looks, I am not tempted one iota by this...

cghipp · 06-27-2013, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ravensknight

Just from the looks, I am not tempted one iota by this...

I agree - it looks completely bland and generic.

300com · 06-28-2013, 10:31 AM

i am very disappointed in what i am seeing so far...
but i will still wait to see the real specs.

Rizla · 06-28-2013, 12:31 PM

It looks thicker which suggests that Sony have substantially altered their reader since the T2. To my mind, the most likely cause is a front-light. The buttons remain the same so it looks like it continues to be Android. Can't say I like the jiblet-style buttons, but at least they are still there. This is smart as it separates Sony from the all the other touch-only e-readers. Pesonally I think it looks pretty nice. If it can rooted without bricking and it has a front-light, then I will want one.

New pic here: http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/26/s...er-prs-t3-fcc/

booklover6 · 06-28-2013, 01:03 PM

I think the shape is attractive. If it has a light, I'm interested.

Bookworm_Girl · 06-28-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by booklover6

I think the shape is attractive. If it has a light, I'm interested.

Me too! I hope official info is released soon.

Rizla · 06-28-2013, 02:09 PM

I think the bezel is deeper than on the T2, but I can't see anything there that might be a lighting system, though only the top bezel is visible.

simplyparticular · 06-28-2013, 03:14 PM

Of course the T3 leaks today - I just bought a (used) T2 off eBay that gets delivered tomorrow

It looks chunkier than the T1/T2, and the new shape looks nearly identical to the Kobo Glo. I kind of like the rounded bottom on the T1/T2 - it sits in hand nicely to use the bottom buttons.

I'm really hoping for the higher resolution 1024x768 screen. I can't see Sony skimping on that now that it's the new 6" standard.

Here's hoping that the S model has a front light. Pretty please, Sony?

robko · 06-28-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rizla

It looks thicker which suggests that Sony have substantially altered their reader since the T2. To my mind, the most likely cause is a front-light.

Front lighting doesn't require any extra thickness. Just compared my Kobo Touch and Kobo Glo and while the backs are slightly different, they are nearly the same thickness.

FizzyWater · 06-28-2013, 07:44 PM

Oh, I really don't need another reader! I didn't like the firmware changes in the T1 from the 650. But the only reason I bought a B&N Simple Touch Glow was specifically for the light.

I've come to like the option to turn the page from the side bezel instead of swiping. And I like that I can look at the book lists in either metadata or folder view.

But to have a reader that doesn't require me to register it to use it....? Oh, it would be tempting.

And...if Sony upgraded to the newest version of ADE (which recognizes B&N DRM) ...it would be almost guaranteed!

Xanthe · 06-28-2013, 09:45 PM

I need a new reader like I need a hole in my head. The T3 is going to need to have something special going for it other than just a light for me to get one, even as much as I like the Sony readers.

Now if it had the newest ADE and a Kindle app and a light......

JSWolf · 06-28-2013, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ravensknight

Just from the looks, I am not tempted one iota by this...

You are saying you dislike the way the T3 looks and yet you have a Kindle Touch. The Touch looks plainer then the T3. So does the PW. My 650 doesn't look anything special. In fact, most Readers don't look all that special.

How is it you make a Reader look like one you want (just from the looks and nothing else) when it's a 6" screen?

JSWolf · 06-28-2013, 10:05 PM

I am hoping the T3 has a hi-res screen. A front light, I'm not so sure it's a must have.

Latinandgreek · 06-28-2013, 11:29 PM

Well, I'm very happy to see that Sony has a new ebook reader coming out... but does it really have to be right after I bought the Kobo Aura?

I will comfort myself with the fact that the Aura has a larger screen and more formatting options. (Actually, while not perfect, there is a lot about the Kobo that I really like. I wish I could merge the new Aura with some of the software from the Sony x50 series - it would make for an amazing ebook reader).

I hope that they have a frontlight and hi-res screen. I'm not a fan of the T2 style buttons though, I think they should have stuck with the T1 style buttons.

06-28-2013, 12:31 PM	#20
Rizla Member Retired Posts: 3,183 Karma: 11721895 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook STR (rooted) & Sony T2	It looks thicker which suggests that Sony have substantially altered their reader since the T2. To my mind, the most likely cause is a front-light. The buttons remain the same so it looks like it continues to be Android. Can't say I like the jiblet-style buttons, but at least they are still there. This is smart as it separates Sony from the all the other touch-only e-readers. Pesonally I think it looks pretty nice. If it can rooted without bricking and it has a front-light, then I will want one. New pic here: http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/26/s...er-prs-t3-fcc/ Last edited by Rizla; 06-28-2013 at 12:38 PM.

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thomasn75 Groupie Posts: 170 Karma: 1085592 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: kobo aura h2o v2, kobo Aura, sony prs t1	Apart from Sony's consistent Lack of ambition over the last 3 years

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Ravensknight Serpent Rider Posts: 1,123 Karma: 10219804 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: Sony 350; Nook STR; Oasis	Just from the looks, I am not tempted one iota by this...

06-28-2013, 10:31 AM	#19
300com Zealot Posts: 130 Karma: 1041448 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-300	i am very disappointed in what i am seeing so far... but i will still wait to see the real specs.

06-28-2013, 01:03 PM	#21
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	I think the shape is attractive. If it has a light, I'm interested.

06-28-2013, 02:09 PM	#23
Rizla Member Retired Posts: 3,183 Karma: 11721895 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook STR (rooted) & Sony T2	I think the bezel is deeper than on the T2, but I can't see anything there that might be a lighting system, though only the top bezel is visible.

06-28-2013, 03:14 PM	#24
simplyparticular Guru Posts: 610 Karma: 1395952 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York Device: Oasis 3 & GlowLight 4	Of course the T3 leaks today - I just bought a (used) T2 off eBay that gets delivered tomorrow It looks chunkier than the T1/T2, and the new shape looks nearly identical to the Kobo Glo. I kind of like the rounded bottom on the T1/T2 - it sits in hand nicely to use the bottom buttons. I'm really hoping for the higher resolution 1024x768 screen. I can't see Sony skimping on that now that it's the new 6" standard. Here's hoping that the S model has a front light. Pretty please, Sony?

06-28-2013, 07:44 PM	#26
FizzyWater You kids get off my lawn! Posts: 4,220 Karma: 73492664 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Device: Oasis 2 and Libra H2O and half a dozen older models I can't let go of	Oh, I really don't need another reader! I didn't like the firmware changes in the T1 from the 650. But the only reason I bought a B&N Simple Touch Glow was specifically for the light. I've come to like the option to turn the page from the side bezel instead of swiping. And I like that I can look at the book lists in either metadata or folder view. But to have a reader that doesn't require me to register it to use it....? Oh, it would be tempting. And...if Sony upgraded to the newest version of ADE (which recognizes B&N DRM) ...it would be almost guaranteed!

06-28-2013, 09:45 PM	#27
Xanthe Plan B Is Now In Force Posts: 1,894 Karma: 8086979 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Surebleak Device: Aluratek,Sony 350/T1,Pandigital,eBM 911,Nook HD/HD+,Fire HDX 7/8.9,PW2	I need a new reader like I need a hole in my head. The T3 is going to need to have something special going for it other than just a light for me to get one, even as much as I like the Sony readers. Now if it had the newest ADE and a Kindle app and a light......

06-28-2013, 10:05 PM	#29
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,740 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I am hoping the T3 has a hi-res screen. A front light, I'm not so sure it's a must have.

06-28-2013, 11:29 PM	#30
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	Well, I'm very happy to see that Sony has a new ebook reader coming out... but does it really have to be right after I bought the Kobo Aura? I will comfort myself with the fact that the Aura has a larger screen and more formatting options. (Actually, while not perfect, there is a lot about the Kobo that I really like. I wish I could merge the new Aura with some of the software from the Sony x50 series - it would make for an amazing ebook reader). I hope that they have a frontlight and hi-res screen. I'm not a fan of the T2 style buttons though, I think they should have stuck with the T1 style buttons.