PRS-650 All I can say is Wow!!! - Page 2

Latinandgreek · 10-02-2010, 07:13 PM

I'm glad you love your new reader, Terraskye. When you get your Kindle 3 you will really have the best of both worlds. Enjoy!

Bookworm_Girl · 10-02-2010, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaBookGuy

I think a 650 will fit a nook-sized cover (with an inch or so "extra" at each end), if you velcro the back to keep it from slipping (glue'ing the actual velcro pieces to wide tape, to make them removable, if necessary);
it should remain within the corner straps so as to look decent as a work-around. Here's the link to the available designs (that red dragon is snorting "Buy me already!")

http://www.oberondesign.com/nook.php

Wow! Thanks for the link. Those designs are impressive looking. There are too many I like to select a favorite. Now I see why you are such a fan.

pikelet · 10-02-2010, 09:34 PM

I'm using one of the Oberon Design journal covers for my 650 with velcro: it's a perfect fit. Pictures here.

terraskye · 10-02-2010, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pikelet

I'm using one of the Oberon Design journal covers for my 650 with velcro: it's a perfect fit. Pictures here.

Brilliant!! I'm going to do exactly that this month

Thanks!!

SeaBookGuy · 10-02-2010, 11:12 PM

Thanks, pikelet! For a 650, I think your idea of velcro with the small journal cover makes the most sense.

Merbear · 10-02-2010, 11:26 PM

I've been saying WOW about mine that I got last wednesday as well, until the touch screen stopped working. Back to FutureShop tomorrow for replacement

simplyparticular · 10-02-2010, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaBookGuy

Thanks, pikelet! For a 650, I think your idea of velcro with the small journal cover makes the most sense.

It's also a bit cheaper and there are more options

Donnageddon · 10-02-2010, 11:41 PM

Well, I finally ventured into the deep dark heart of the University district here in Seattle-ish and purchased my 650.

Wow!

I won't add to the obvious comments about the pearl white screen, amazing touch response, and quick page turns... But I will emphasize the "page mode" margin cut.

Brilliant. I recently purchased Harry Harrison's The Stainless Steel Rat Returns, and was shocked by the default margins built into the ebook, far too large. But I just tapped the "margin cut" option and it worked like a charm. Much better.

This may have been available with the 600 model, but I bypassed that generation.

BTW mine is red, with a black case with built in light.

Donnageddon · 10-02-2010, 11:53 PM

And I love the dictionary feature.

Harrison, for humorous reasons I imagine, or just to get people looking at the dictionary, uses the term "borborygmus" on page 99.

I will let you look it up too.

grooks · 10-03-2010, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Donnageddon

And I love the dictionary feature.

Harrison, for humorous reasons I imagine, or just to get people looking at the dictionary, uses the term "borborygmus" on page 99.

I will let you look it up too.

Interesting. A common sound that I never knew had a name.

m-reader · 10-03-2010, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by suzymca

thank you thank you thank you for mentioning how lefty-friendly it is

I kind of gathered it would be, but always nice to 'know'!

It's definitely not discriminatory against us blessed with superior left hand!

The device is compact and lite enough to even hold in one hand and flip pages with your thumb by swiping the screen.

flyingpostman · 10-03-2010, 09:15 AM

I honestly didn't think Sony would pull off another touch screen e-reader using e-ink after the horrible reflective screen on the last model. I even bought a spare 505 thinking that Sony had hit the wall. While I miss the navigation arrows on the 505 (and the lanyard ring), the built in dictionary and better screen on the 650 makes this the go-to ereader.

doreenjoy · 10-03-2010, 09:34 AM

Gah! No lanyard ring?

I cry.

flyingpostman · 10-03-2010, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by doreenjoy

Gah! No lanyard ring?

I cry.

No, seriously. I take my reader with me to work so when I'm carrying it to the car with my coffee and whatnot it is nice to slip a wrist cord around your hand so you don't risk dropping it. I dropped the 505 (with case) a few times doing this before I put a wrist strap on it. Even with a case, these reader WILL get damaged when dropped from short heights.

On the bottom left.

doreenjoy · 10-03-2010, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by flyingpostman

No, seriously. I take my reader with me to work so when I'm carrying it to the car with my coffee and whatnot it is nice to slip a wrist cord around your hand so you don't risk dropping it. I dropped the 505 (with case) a few times doing this before I put a wrist strap on it. Even with a case, these reader WILL get damaged when dropped from short heights.

Me, too. The lanyard has saved my 505 a number of times.

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10-02-2010, 07:13 PM	#16
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	I'm glad you love your new reader, Terraskye. When you get your Kindle 3 you will really have the best of both worlds. Enjoy!

10-02-2010, 09:34 PM	#18
pikelet girl from oz Posts: 67 Karma: 834 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Device: iPad, Sony PRS-650, Sony PRS-300, Cybook Gen3	I'm using one of the Oberon Design journal covers for my 650 with velcro: it's a perfect fit. Pictures here.

10-02-2010, 11:12 PM	#20
SeaBookGuy Can one read too much? Posts: 2,029 Karma: 2487799 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Naples, FL Device: Kindle PW 3, Sony 350 and 650	Thanks, pikelet! For a 650, I think your idea of velcro with the small journal cover makes the most sense.

10-02-2010, 11:26 PM	#21
Merbear Enthusiast Posts: 38 Karma: 67710 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario Device: PRS-600 & Kobo & PRS-650, iTouch and iPad2	I've been saying WOW about mine that I got last wednesday as well, until the touch screen stopped working. Back to FutureShop tomorrow for replacement

10-02-2010, 11:41 PM	#23
Donnageddon Now you lishen here... Posts: 2,494 Karma: 479498 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle-ish Device: Sony PRS-650. Kobo Touch, Kindle Fire	Well, I finally ventured into the deep dark heart of the University district here in Seattle-ish and purchased my 650. Wow! I won't add to the obvious comments about the pearl white screen, amazing touch response, and quick page turns... But I will emphasize the "page mode" margin cut. Brilliant. I recently purchased Harry Harrison's The Stainless Steel Rat Returns, and was shocked by the default margins built into the ebook, far too large. But I just tapped the "margin cut" option and it worked like a charm. Much better. This may have been available with the 600 model, but I bypassed that generation. BTW mine is red, with a black case with built in light.

10-02-2010, 11:53 PM	#24
Donnageddon Now you lishen here... Posts: 2,494 Karma: 479498 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle-ish Device: Sony PRS-650. Kobo Touch, Kindle Fire	And I love the dictionary feature. Harrison, for humorous reasons I imagine, or just to get people looking at the dictionary, uses the term "borborygmus" on page 99. I will let you look it up too.

10-03-2010, 09:15 AM	#27
flyingpostman Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Sony PRS-650	I honestly didn't think Sony would pull off another touch screen e-reader using e-ink after the horrible reflective screen on the last model. I even bought a spare 505 thinking that Sony had hit the wall. While I miss the navigation arrows on the 505 (and the lanyard ring), the built in dictionary and better screen on the 650 makes this the go-to ereader.

10-03-2010, 09:34 AM	#28
doreenjoy 01000100 01001010 Posts: 1,889 Karma: 2400000 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Polyamorous	Gah! No lanyard ring? I cry.