PRS-T1 Article on CNET

advocate2 · 08-31-2011, 10:49 AM

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-...hts/?tag=mncol

Here are the key specs of the Reader Wi-Fi:

The Reader Wi-Fi PRS-T1 comes in three colors with optional accessories available at launch.
(Credit: Sony)
Price: $149
6-inch Clear Enhanced touch screen (16-level grayscale E Ink Pearl V220 screen)
Neonode infrared touch-screen technology (same as Nook Touch)
1GHz Intel processor
Weighs 5.93 ounces
6.8 x 4.3 x 0.35 inches (HWD)
MicroSD expansion slot for adding additional memory
Built-in Wi-Fi (no 3G)
2 GB built-in memory (stores around 1,200 e-books)
Text and handwritten note-taking capabilities
Up to 5 weeks of reading on a single battery charge
12 embedded multilingual dictionaries (2 English language and 10 translation dictionaries)
Six adjustable font sizes to customize
USB 2.0 data and power connection (micro USB)
Supports PDF, Microsoft Word, and other text file formats, as well as EPUB/ACS4 and connection with Adobe Digital Editions
Supports public library lending in U.S. and Canada
Reads JPEG, PNG, GIF, and BMP image files
Reader Library software for PC andMac
•Plays back MP3 and AAC audio files (headphone jack on board)
•Available in black, red, and white
•Limited edition PRS-T1HBC (also $149) includes a voucher to download free "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" e-book from Pottermore Web site
•Shipping in October

Dulin's Books · 08-31-2011, 11:10 AM

The Reader store is expanded into Europe starting in October

tubemonkey · 08-31-2011, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Limited edition PRS-T1HBC (also $149) includes a voucher to download free "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" e-book from Pottermore Web site

Free book

melmac · 08-31-2011, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dulin's Books

The Reader store is expanded into Europe starting in October

Any news of it expanding to Australia too ?

HarryT · 08-31-2011, 11:19 AM

Priced at $149: my crystal ball, as exercised in the original T1 thread, is obviously working well:

Quote:

€165 with VAT is €138.61 without VAT, which is $201 at today's exchange rate. But I agree that it's unlikely to be this much - European prices are generally significantly above US prices. I suspect it's more likely to be in the $150 range.

Dulin's Books · 08-31-2011, 11:30 AM

No Melmac, it may be but since this is IFA the talk is all Euro Centric

Dulin's Books · 08-31-2011, 12:00 PM

T1 article at Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/31/s...inch-e-reader/

tubemonkey · 08-31-2011, 12:13 PM

Quote:

The built-in 802.11b/g/n WiFi connectivity also lets users wirelessly borrow eBooks from public libraries -- a first for e-readers, apparently -- in the UK, US, and Canada.

This is a big plus. I'm betting Amazon does the same thing with their library book implementation.

HarryT · 08-31-2011, 12:17 PM

That is nice, yes.

Quexos · 08-31-2011, 01:06 PM

1GHz Intel processor ? It seems to be impressive but how does it compare to other readers ?
I have the PRS 650 but I don't know how fast my processor is. Does anyone know ?

Also 5 weeks of reading between charges ? mine can take up to 3 weeks. Is that just advertizing or do they really mean 5 weeks as in an improved consumption/battery ratio ?

HarryT · 08-31-2011, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quexos

I have the PRS 650 but I don't know how fast my processor is. Does anyone know ?

It's a Freescale i.MX31 (ARM1136JF-S core), running at a maximum speed of 532MHz (the CPU speed slows down, to save power, when it's idle).

Tony1988 · 08-31-2011, 01:19 PM

http://www.pcworld.com/article/23922...ifi_prst1.html

Heres pcworlds write on it today. Looks like the interface has been cleaned up. I dont know I may have to re-consider getting this. Looks like the bottom isnt as curved as I thought.

Quexos · 08-31-2011, 01:20 PM

So the new reader is twice faster (which inherently uses up more battery power) and still the battery not only lasts the same but in fact can last almost twice more ? That sounds too good to be true. But if true, it's rather great news. Color would have made it perfect !

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

It's a Freescale i.MX31 (ARM1136JF-S core), running at a maximum speed of 532MHz (the CPU speed slows down, to save power, when it's idle).

murraypaul · 08-31-2011, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quexos

Also 5 weeks of reading between charges ? mine can take up to 3 weeks. Is that just advertizing or do they really mean 5 weeks as in an improved consumption/battery ratio ?

They will have defined a 'standard' number of pages read per day, time switched on, and so on, and used that to calculate their expected battery life. If you read more than their standard, your battery will last less time. It doesn't really mean anything.

Quexos · 08-31-2011, 01:46 PM

Yes but on their same standard estimate, my PRS 650 is supposed to last 2 weeks, (mine lasts 3 weeks, guess I don't use it that much). so if by the same standard they go from 2 weeks to 5, this should be amazing regardless of actual use.

Quote:

Originally Posted by murraypaul

They will have defined a 'standard' number of pages read per day, time switched on, and so on, and used that to calculate their expected battery life. If you read more than their standard, your battery will last less time. It doesn't really mean anything.

08-31-2011, 10:49 AM	#1
advocate2 My Kingdom for Karma Posts: 430 Karma: 7125 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Vegas Device: Sony 350, 650, 950, Nook Color	PRS-T1 Article on CNET http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-...hts/?tag=mncol Here are the key specs of the Reader Wi-Fi: The Reader Wi-Fi PRS-T1 comes in three colors with optional accessories available at launch. (Credit: Sony) Price: $149 6-inch Clear Enhanced touch screen (16-level grayscale E Ink Pearl V220 screen) Neonode infrared touch-screen technology (same as Nook Touch) 1GHz Intel processor Weighs 5.93 ounces 6.8 x 4.3 x 0.35 inches (HWD) MicroSD expansion slot for adding additional memory Built-in Wi-Fi (no 3G) 2 GB built-in memory (stores around 1,200 e-books) Text and handwritten note-taking capabilities Up to 5 weeks of reading on a single battery charge 12 embedded multilingual dictionaries (2 English language and 10 translation dictionaries) Six adjustable font sizes to customize USB 2.0 data and power connection (micro USB) Supports PDF, Microsoft Word, and other text file formats, as well as EPUB/ACS4 and connection with Adobe Digital Editions Supports public library lending in U.S. and Canada Reads JPEG, PNG, GIF, and BMP image files Reader Library software for PC andMac •Plays back MP3 and AAC audio files (headphone jack on board) •Available in black, red, and white •Limited edition PRS-T1HBC (also $149) includes a voucher to download free "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" e-book from Pottermore Web site •Shipping in October Last edited by advocate2; 08-31-2011 at 10:54 AM.

08-31-2011, 01:19 PM	#12
Tony1988 Guru Posts: 718 Karma: 4033862 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: sony prs-350	http://www.pcworld.com/article/23922...ifi_prst1.html Heres pcworlds write on it today. Looks like the interface has been cleaned up. I dont know I may have to re-consider getting this. Looks like the bottom isnt as curved as I thought. Last edited by Tony1988; 08-31-2011 at 01:22 PM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
PRS-T1 Cnet Article	advocate2	Sony Reader	57	09-03-2011 08:50 AM
CNet article about iPhone Kindle app experience	ekaser	News	3	08-24-2009 09:21 PM
Kudos on CNET article!	AndiR	Calibre	1	03-22-2009 11:02 PM
UK prs-505 article or is it !!!	markiehill	Sony Reader	12	09-03-2008 05:51 AM
PRS-505 reviews: CNET (7/10), ABC News	TadW	Sony Reader	0	11-15-2007 10:59 AM

08-31-2011, 11:10 AM	#2
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	The Reader store is expanded into Europe starting in October

08-31-2011, 11:30 AM	#6
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	No Melmac, it may be but since this is IFA the talk is all Euro Centric

08-31-2011, 12:00 PM	#7
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	T1 article at Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/31/s...inch-e-reader/

08-31-2011, 12:17 PM	#9
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	That is nice, yes.

08-31-2011, 01:06 PM	#10
Quexos Member Retired Posts: 1,999 Karma: 11348924 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Limbo Device: none	1GHz Intel processor ? It seems to be impressive but how does it compare to other readers ? I have the PRS 650 but I don't know how fast my processor is. Does anyone know ? Also 5 weeks of reading between charges ? mine can take up to 3 weeks. Is that just advertizing or do they really mean 5 weeks as in an improved consumption/battery ratio ?