PRS-300/PRS-600 pictures! - Page 5

pking36330 · 08-04-2009, 09:07 PM

The most exciting piece in the CNET article was that maybe we should wait a few more weeks after these two are released!

CNET: Sony says there will be no wireless option for these models; they are "tethered devices." But in speaking with reps, they did say that Sony was committed to bringing out a wireless device and while they didn't mention an exact time frame, it appeared to be soon, perhaps within weeks. So, if you're waiting for a wireless Reader, whatever form it takes (built-in Wi-Fi or cellular), you should probably hold out a bit longer.

zelda_pinwheel · 08-04-2009, 09:08 PM

in-built font fusion engine !!!

i think that just tipped me right over the edge into "will definitely get one".

igorsk · 08-04-2009, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by komugi

http://ireaderreview.com/2009/07/30/...eader-prs-600/

Excellent Font Support – It comes with an in-built Font Fusion Engine from BitStream that supports Chinese, Korean, Japanese. It also claims to support ANY font. The default fonts look good (these are fonts on my PC, not on the Sony)

!?!??! REALLY???
I wonder if that'll be supported via firmware upgrade on the 700. If not, then I might have to drop my 700 for a 600.

They're just making (wrong) guesses from some keywords. Font Fusion Engine was used since PRS-500 for LRF rendering only and the only fonts included on all Readers so far were the same Dutch, Swiss and Courier. Text in menus and TXT/RTF files is rendered using Freetype. PDF and EPUB renderer is made by Adobe and uses standard Adobe fonts.

lilac_jive · 08-04-2009, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pking36330

The most exciting piece in the CNET article was that maybe we should wait a few more weeks after these two are released!

CNET: Sony says there will be no wireless option for these models; they are "tethered devices." But in speaking with reps, they did say that Sony was committed to bringing out a wireless device and while they didn't mention an exact time frame, it appeared to be soon, perhaps within weeks. So, if you're waiting for a wireless Reader, whatever form it takes (built-in Wi-Fi or cellular), you should probably hold out a bit longer.

I'm interestd in seeing the wireless devices, but not interested in buying one. Great they are keeping those options for now. I think it will take longer than a few weeks though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

in-built font fusion engine !!!

i think that just tipped me right over the edge into "will definitely get one".

Dude, this is going to be so excellent. I wonder if this is part of the firmware update?

Moejoe · 08-04-2009, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

in-built font fusion engine !!!

i think that just tipped me right over the edge into "will definitely get one".

I'm going to hold out for the one with a 'perpetual motion' engine

zelda_pinwheel · 08-04-2009, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igorsk

They're just making (wrong) guesses from some keywords. Font Fusion Engine was used since PRS-500 for LRF rendering only and the only fonts included on all Readers so far were the same Dutch, Swiss and Courier. Text in menus and TXT/RTF files is rendered using Freetype. PDF and EPUB renderer is made by Adobe and uses standard Adobe fonts.

oh well, it was a nice thought.

not really a big deal though since i can use any font i like with a few lines of css.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moejoe

I'm going to hold out for the one with a 'perpetual motion' engine

igorsk · 08-04-2009, 09:15 PM

P.S. it would be nice to have extended fonts in new models but if it was so I think Sony definitely would have mentioned it...

zelda_pinwheel · 08-04-2009, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igorsk

P.S. it would be nice to have extended fonts in new models but if it was so I think Sony definitely would have mentioned it...

hm, good point (and yes, it would definitely be nice).

igorsk · 08-04-2009, 09:59 PM

First(?) pic of PRS-300 Navy Blue.
Super-high-res here.

acastillo · 08-05-2009, 12:23 AM

Why not release all three new readers at once and let the customer choose what they want?

Is Sony doing the 300 and 600 in August and the 900 in October the equivalent of a "1-2 punch?" Is Sony doing it this way to keep the company's name in the news longer? How is this news affecting the Kindle's business?

Either way, I am excited to hear that Sony is not leaving the ebook business and in fact seems to be positioning themselves quite well.

Sweetpea · 08-05-2009, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

me too, completely. gadget lust is a terrible curse.

Tell me about it!

I love the looks of that 600... I love the features of that 600... But I don't like Sony...

What should I do!

I know what I'll have to do, I'll have to update my sig...

Bren423 · 08-05-2009, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acastillo

Either way, I am excited to hear that Sony is not leaving the ebook business and in fact seems to be positioning themselves quite well.

Yup, me too. After reading on some speculations about Sony turning its back on the ebook business, I was worried for awhile. What a relief! Instead, it seems that they are even more committed to it.

I love my silver Sony PRS-505 but I might be tempted to buy the Sony PRS-600. And this time I'm going for the red color.

Lilly · 08-05-2009, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilac_jive

I'm interestd in seeing the wireless devices, but not interested in buying one. Great they are keeping those options for now. I think it will take longer than a few weeks though.

Dude, this is going to be so excellent. I wonder if this is part of the firmware update?

I think so too. It might be what they release to keep up with their yearly October release dates and the Holiday crunch!

Xiaopanda · 08-05-2009, 02:11 AM

At a $199 USD price tag, even I'M tempted!! But....not a US-ian

...

Back to the EZ reader.......

dordale · 08-05-2009, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acastillo

Why not release all three new readers at once and let the customer choose what they want?

Is Sony doing the 300 and 600 in August and the 900 in October the equivalent of a "1-2 punch?" Is Sony doing it this way to keep the company's name in the news longer? How is this news affecting the Kindle's business?

Either way, I am excited to hear that Sony is not leaving the ebook business and in fact seems to be positioning themselves quite well.

MAYBE (and this is a big Maybe!) Sony wasn't planning on releasing the 300/600 quite so soon...but since information on the 300/600 leaked out here at MR they decided to go ahead and release them while working on their other model...

dordale

08-04-2009, 09:59 PM	#69
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	First(?) pic of PRS-300 Navy Blue. Super-high-res here. Attached Thumbnails

08-05-2009, 12:23 AM	#70
acastillo Enthusiast Posts: 49 Karma: 806 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Device: Sony PRS-505, Apple iPad	two differently times releases? Why not release all three new readers at once and let the customer choose what they want? Is Sony doing the 300 and 600 in August and the 900 in October the equivalent of a "1-2 punch?" Is Sony doing it this way to keep the company's name in the news longer? How is this news affecting the Kindle's business? Either way, I am excited to hear that Sony is not leaving the ebook business and in fact seems to be positioning themselves quite well.

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pking36330 FT Parent PT Reader Posts: 322 Karma: 187838 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South Alabama Device: Shocked by how much I've read on an iPod Touch received as a gift!	The most exciting piece in the CNET article was that maybe we should wait a few more weeks after these two are released! CNET: Sony says there will be no wireless option for these models; they are "tethered devices." But in speaking with reps, they did say that Sony was committed to bringing out a wireless device and while they didn't mention an exact time frame, it appeared to be soon, perhaps within weeks. So, if you're waiting for a wireless Reader, whatever form it takes (built-in Wi-Fi or cellular), you should probably hold out a bit longer.

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zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	in-built font fusion engine !!! i think that just tipped me right over the edge into "will definitely get one".

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igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	P.S. it would be nice to have extended fonts in new models but if it was so I think Sony definitely would have mentioned it...

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Xiaopanda Addict Posts: 230 Karma: 1290 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brisbane Australia Device: Kindle Paperwhite	At a $199 USD price tag, even I'M tempted!! But....not a US-ian ... Back to the EZ reader.......