Finally, new Sony rumors - Page 7

Lilly · 08-14-2010, 09:23 AM

I really love the size of the PRS-900 for pleasure reading so I hope they keep that size and just add a big screen reader to compete with the Kindle DX. I like how the screen is 7.1 inches and it still smaller than my Kindle 2. But a faster processor is a must because one of the things I hate about the PRS-900 is the wait when you press the Home Key (it should be immediate). I hope they never move away from the touchscreens and find a way to eliminate the glare since clarity was improved from the PRS-600 to the PRS-900. We gave my cousin a PRS-600 for birthday last September and now I own a PRS-900 and the screens are not the same.

rahulm · 08-14-2010, 12:23 PM

My excitement level is at an all-time high.

I've loved my 505 for years and if Sony makes smart decisions in this new generation of readers, my upgrade money is going to them.

ardeegee · 08-14-2010, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Some women prefer style over function.

http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&q...iw=933&bih=578

HarryT · 08-14-2010, 01:19 PM

That makes my skin crawl. Absolutely disgusting.

astra · 08-14-2010, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

That makes my skin crawl. Absolutely disgusting.

Although, I am a big fan of women natural beautiful long nails, the link is an

Ken401 · 08-14-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by trevgriff

There is also a 950 on the way. And the touchscreen on the 900 rocks, at least for me. ;-)

Could you provide a link to the 950 news? I have only seen the 350 and 650 mentioned.

I agree with you on the 900 touch screen. I'm happy with mine.

creativelywarped · 08-14-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Boston

I have long finger nails and can't use any of the functions on a capacitive touch screen where the real estate for any given function is small.

I was an early adopter of touchscreens but now I can't use an iPhone (or other smartphones including HTC Incredible, Droid X..), a Nook or any of the newer devices.

Unfortunately, I'm in the minority and have to stick with devices with physical keyboards/buttons now. I hate it. (On the upside, it does prevent me from a lot of gadget buying)

I'm in the same boat, I can't straighten my fingers/wrist anymore so I have to use my nails. I would hate to see the new Sony devices use a capacitive touchscreen. I understand that capacitive touchscreens would most likely cut down on glare and contrast issues but it would also make it harder for some of us to use.

OrcaBlue · 08-14-2010, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by creativelywarped

I'm in the same boat, I can't straighten my fingers/wrist anymore so I have to use my nails.

Wait, wait. Is this thread about finger nail?

Let stick to the topic shall we? To be honest the topic on nails just gross me out.

Boston · 08-14-2010, 03:32 PM

You all are too funny...didn't mean to make this a fingernail (or sausage/condom) thread.

But the onslaught of new devices with capacitive screens are really keeping me out of the market for many things.
I want the upgrades but I can't use them. Am I the only one who has faced this issue?

My nails are as much out of laziness than style. It's easier to let them grow than cut them. And for the record, my fingernails aren't that scary

ardeegee · 08-14-2010, 03:35 PM

Have you considered buying the capacitive device and just using your nose?

Kumabjorn · 08-14-2010, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Boston

My nails are as much out of laziness than style. It's easier to let them grow than cut them. And for the record, my fingernails aren't that scary

Careful, careful! Some of us are fetishists, you know.

Ben Thornton · 08-14-2010, 06:32 PM

You can get pens for capacatitive screens - look on Amazon for "capacatitive stylus". These are not ideal in my experience, but are OK (and for the limited use required when reading should be fine). That should solve the fingernail problem.

trekchick · 08-14-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ardeegee

Exactly. I see no point at all in upgrading from my 300 to a 350 with Pearl if the higher contrast from the Pearl is thrown away behind an extra slab of glass. I'm deeply disappointed in this rumor.

Me too. I sold both of my Sony's, but I've been thinking about getting another 300. The 300's screen is beautiful. I'll probably wait to see what new features the 350 will offer, but I'll be looking for a refurb. 300 if the 350's screen clarity isn't up to par.

luqmaninbmore · 08-14-2010, 07:36 PM

Check BJ's. They are selling the 300 with case for $99.

Harmon · 08-14-2010, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Alisa

The buying process is one click at the end of the sample. Where they could improve it is letting you jump automatically to that location in the new file. As it is, I just hit the menu button, go into the new book, and enter the location. It takes a few seconds. It's not bad, but letting you just go there seems like it would be easy to implement and would add more polish to the experience.

Nice to know. That's not true on the iPad but I see they have a nonoperational "Buy" button on the last page so maybe it's in the works.

Edit: that's a misstatement about the Buy button - it is operable on the iPad after all, albeit not one-click.

08-14-2010, 03:32 PM	#99
Boston Fanatic Posts: 555 Karma: 40032 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Boston :) Device: Kindle, Kobo Aura H20, Pixel XL	You all are too funny...didn't mean to make this a fingernail (or sausage/condom) thread. But the onslaught of new devices with capacitive screens are really keeping me out of the market for many things. I want the upgrades but I can't use them. Am I the only one who has faced this issue? My nails are as much out of laziness than style. It's easier to let them grow than cut them. And for the record, my fingernails aren't that scary Attached Thumbnails

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08-14-2010, 09:23 AM	#91
Lilly Guru Posts: 688 Karma: 2090 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Sony PRS-505, PRS-900 & PRS-950, Amazon Kindle2	I really love the size of the PRS-900 for pleasure reading so I hope they keep that size and just add a big screen reader to compete with the Kindle DX. I like how the screen is 7.1 inches and it still smaller than my Kindle 2. But a faster processor is a must because one of the things I hate about the PRS-900 is the wait when you press the Home Key (it should be immediate). I hope they never move away from the touchscreens and find a way to eliminate the glare since clarity was improved from the PRS-600 to the PRS-900. We gave my cousin a PRS-600 for birthday last September and now I own a PRS-900 and the screens are not the same.

08-14-2010, 12:23 PM	#92
rahulm Zealot Posts: 139 Karma: 22164 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: None	My excitement level is at an all-time high. I've loved my 505 for years and if Sony makes smart decisions in this new generation of readers, my upgrade money is going to them.

08-14-2010, 01:19 PM	#94
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	That makes my skin crawl. Absolutely disgusting.

08-14-2010, 03:35 PM	#100
ardeegee Maratus speciosus butt Posts: 3,292 Karma: 1162698 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-350	Have you considered buying the capacitive device and just using your nose?

08-14-2010, 06:32 PM	#102
Ben Thornton Guru Posts: 900 Karma: 779635 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Device: Kindle 3, iPad 2 (but not for e-books)	You can get pens for capacatitive screens - look on Amazon for "capacatitive stylus". These are not ideal in my experience, but are OK (and for the limited use required when reading should be fine). That should solve the fingernail problem.

08-14-2010, 07:36 PM	#104
luqmaninbmore Da'i Posts: 1,144 Karma: 1217499 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baltimore Device: Toshiba Thrive, Kobo Touch, Kindle 1, Aluratek Libre, T-Mobile Comet	Check BJ's. They are selling the 300 with case for $99.