Help me Decide - Page 3

HarryT · 03-11-2008, 05:08 AM

Yes, the case really is essential for the Gen3, whereas the case you get with the Sony is perfectly adequate. For me personally, though, (as a former Sony owner) the Gen3 really is worth paying the extra for. Others may of course feel differently.

JSWolf · 03-20-2008, 12:24 PM

For ALL eink readers, a case is essential to keep them protected.

Halk · 03-27-2008, 03:55 PM

It arrived today! It already had a charge - although I've not worked out yet if there's a battery indicator on it, and it was already loaded with a few demos and a few free books and even a few images.

I've turned off the flash refresh, and I'm only seeing a tiny amount of ghosting, which I have to really concentrate on to see.

Thanks for all the help, not just in this thread in choosing my device. I'm very happy

HarryT · 03-28-2008, 04:20 AM

The battery meter is at the bottom of the library screen. I'd recommend that you give it a full charge; until you do, the battery meter won't read at all accurately.

Halk · 03-28-2008, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

The battery meter is at the bottom of the library screen. I'd recommend that you give it a full charge; until you do, the battery meter won't read at all accurately.

Yep. I should have edited my post. I quickly found out how to tell the charge on the battery, and it's now had a full charge. I hadn't ordered a light yet, I've now ordered the "bug light" (at least I think it's the same one!) from an Amazon merchant. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mighty-Brigh...6709257&sr=8-1

Once that's in, I can read books in the dark. So far no issues at all.

HarryT · 03-28-2008, 10:44 AM

But if you have a light, you're not reading in the dark any more, are you?

Halk · 03-28-2008, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

But if you have a light, you're not reading in the dark any more, are you?

Hmm. Fair point, I've cancelled the orders.

Can anyone recommend a night vision attachment for the Cybook? :P

JSWolf · 04-06-2008, 12:49 PM

Search the forum for the term "bug light". That will give you a good light. Or search for "ear light". Either will do quite well.

Halk · 04-06-2008, 01:07 PM

Sorry I was being sarcastic :P I ordered the Bug Light as it says in post 35. One week later and the batteries are still going. I may have gone over the top when I ordered 12x 1000 mAh AAA batteries for it :P

JSWolf · 04-06-2008, 01:29 PM

Where did you get 12x 1000mAh AAA batteries? Are they rechargeable?

Halk · 04-06-2008, 01:44 PM

They're rechargable. eBay. I bought a UniRoss X-Press 700 battery charger, which came with 4 1000 mAh NI-MH batteries, and I paid a bit extra to get the guy to put in another 8. Came to about 23 quid I think.

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03-11-2008, 05:08 AM	#31
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Yes, the case really is essential for the Gen3, whereas the case you get with the Sony is perfectly adequate. For me personally, though, (as a former Sony owner) the Gen3 really is worth paying the extra for. Others may of course feel differently.

03-20-2008, 12:24 PM	#32
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,945 Karma: 150249633 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	For ALL eink readers, a case is essential to keep them protected.

03-27-2008, 03:55 PM	#33
Halk Fanatic Posts: 538 Karma: 469999 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Sony PRS-650 (PRS+ alpha - thanks Kartu!)	It arrived today! It already had a charge - although I've not worked out yet if there's a battery indicator on it, and it was already loaded with a few demos and a few free books and even a few images. I've turned off the flash refresh, and I'm only seeing a tiny amount of ghosting, which I have to really concentrate on to see. Thanks for all the help, not just in this thread in choosing my device. I'm very happy

03-28-2008, 04:20 AM	#34
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The battery meter is at the bottom of the library screen. I'd recommend that you give it a full charge; until you do, the battery meter won't read at all accurately.

03-28-2008, 10:44 AM	#36
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	But if you have a light, you're not reading in the dark any more, are you?

04-06-2008, 12:49 PM	#38
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,945 Karma: 150249633 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Search the forum for the term "bug light". That will give you a good light. Or search for "ear light". Either will do quite well.

04-06-2008, 01:07 PM	#39
Halk Fanatic Posts: 538 Karma: 469999 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Sony PRS-650 (PRS+ alpha - thanks Kartu!)	Sorry I was being sarcastic :P I ordered the Bug Light as it says in post 35. One week later and the batteries are still going. I may have gone over the top when I ordered 12x 1000 mAh AAA batteries for it :P

04-06-2008, 01:29 PM	#40
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,945 Karma: 150249633 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Where did you get 12x 1000mAh AAA batteries? Are they rechargeable?

04-06-2008, 01:44 PM	#41
Halk Fanatic Posts: 538 Karma: 469999 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Sony PRS-650 (PRS+ alpha - thanks Kartu!)	They're rechargable. eBay. I bought a UniRoss X-Press 700 battery charger, which came with 4 1000 mAh NI-MH batteries, and I paid a bit extra to get the guy to put in another 8. Came to about 23 quid I think.