Sony PRS-T1 specs! - Page 34

molman · 09-05-2011, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SCION

Woo Hoo!!! I snatched up the last Sony 950 at my local Best Buy. I went to buy an on sale mouse and decided to check out the Kindle again. I recently posted my interest in the Kindle sub-forum. As I was working my way around the eReader section I saw the display for the Sony 350 (clearanced) and the clearance tag for the 950 ($199), but no display unit. Not realizing that they're kept underneath the display I asked the salesperson if they have any in stock. As soon as I said this, I looked down and saw one left. They have several 350s remaining.

This is probably the last of the 7" eink devices. If Sony don't bring them back, it's over.

Looking forward to your hands on review once you've played with is some (really nice looking device the 950). I always found SONY's number convention odd - keep thinking the 950 should be a 9" screen.

snarkophilus · 09-05-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by molman

Looking forward to your hands on review once you've played with is some (really nice looking device the 950). I always found SONY's number convention odd - keep thinking the 950 should be a 9" screen.

I keep thinking that too, but then I'm really happy my 350 doesn't have a 3" screen.

Cheers,
Simon.

molman · 09-05-2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by snarkophilus

I keep thinking that too, but then I'm really happy my 350 doesn't have a 3" screen.

Cheers,
Simon.

True. Though considering some people read on phones probably not much bigger it's not totally out of the realm of possibility

EatingPie · 09-06-2011, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Analogus

At least for MobiPocket WIKIPEDIA is already compiled in several sizes with and without pictures. I use a distinct offline version of Wikipedia in my still working PALM TX. It's a version without pictures. Very easy to use and very comfortable for a quick look. It's not a must always having the very latest versions.

There are files available < 2GB. Not that large in my opinion.

For example:

In German and Mobipocket and TomeRaider:
http://www.axelschaefermdb.de/servic...edia.html?null

Several languages and file formats, ready to use (sorry, it's a link to the german version of Wikipedia):
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Unterwegs

A.

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Originally Posted by murraypaul

<offtopic>
Actually there is an offline Wikipedia app for the iPhone/iPad, which has all the content articles, but no pictures, discussion pages, etc...
I think it is in the region of 2.5Gb to download the content.
(Encycopedia by Steam Heavy Industries)
</offtopic>

I stand corrected! Thanks for the info. I was more than overzealous in my use of the term "unfeasible"!

In terms of the T1, this does bring up the question of "Apps." I know a video here said no Android, but Engadget says it was confirmed to be Android-based.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/31/s...inch-e-reader/

It would be nice to add an app or two if possible, specifically reference-based apps or others which fit the e-Reader motif.

And in answer to why update from a PRS-505, to me the answer is pretty simple: speed. I love my 505, but it's a dog. You're also getting a generational bump in screen readability.

-Pie

readingglasses · 09-06-2011, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SCION

Will there be a 7" model again? I'm not willing to pay $300 for it as previously priced, but would certainly consider if discounted around the Christmas shopping season. That's assuming the Kindle touch isn't offered in that size.

Now that scion has found a discounted 950 and it made her happy, we T1 buyers can look forward to a lesser experience, buying the smaller, plasticky version of the 950.

That's so cool. I just described the T1 as 950 that doesn't hurt the wallet and right up popped an actual 950 that doesn't hurt the wallet.

So there it is, the T1 experience.

numero7 · 09-06-2011, 05:33 PM

HI guys,

Here in spain found out this:

http://www.sony.es/product/rd-reader-ebook/tab/overview

178,99€. Considering that Sony used to directly conver it, 178,99$.

Bye

kennyc · 09-06-2011, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCION

Woo Hoo!!! I snatched up the last Sony 950 at my local Best Buy. I went to buy an on sale mouse and decided to check out the Kindle again. I recently posted my interest in the Kindle sub-forum. As I was working my way around the eReader section I saw the display for the Sony 350 (clearanced) and the clearance tag for the 950 ($199), but no display unit. Not realizing that they're kept underneath the display I asked the salesperson if they have any in stock. As soon as I said this, I looked down and saw one left. They have several 350s remaining.

This is probably the last of the 7" eink devices. If Sony don't bring them back, it's over.

EatingPie · 09-06-2011, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCION

Woo Hoo!!! I snatched up the last Sony 950 at my local Best Buy. I went to buy an on sale mouse and decided to check out the Kindle again. I recently posted my interest in the Kindle sub-forum. As I was working my way around the eReader section I saw the display for the Sony 350 (clearanced) and the clearance tag for the 950 ($199), but no display unit. Not realizing that they're kept underneath the display I asked the salesperson if they have any in stock. As soon as I said this, I looked down and saw one left. They have several 350s remaining.

This is probably the last of the 7" eink devices. If Sony don't bring them back, it's over.

I'm late in offering congrats.

I go the opposite direction... I gotta keep my eyes open for the PRS-350 when the price drops! I would love a couple more, they are great in so many ways...

I wish they were faster, but they're small, convenient, and the dot pitch is better than any Reader on the market, except maybe the iRiver Story HD.

-Pie

901hw · 09-07-2011, 03:27 AM

Its really weird that the prices in Europe in the Eurozone for the T1 seem to be so different. In Germany its 150Euros, in Spain 179, in Belgium 165. Why on earth? Actually with an education discount, I managed to preorder it here even for 135 Euros.

rhadin · 09-07-2011, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by readingglasses

Now that scion has found a discounted 950 and it made her happy, we T1 buyers can look forward to a lesser experience, buying the smaller, plasticky version of the 950.

That's so cool. I just described the T1 as 950 that doesn't hurt the wallet and right up popped an actual 950 that doesn't hurt the wallet.

So there it is, the T1 experience.

Does the T1 have the annotation capabilities that the 950 has? There are a lot of similarities to the 950, but some things appear different or missing.

kennyc · 09-07-2011, 07:31 AM

I believe it has Annotation as well as a stylus.

Tony1988 · 09-07-2011, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EatingPie

I'm late in offering congrats.

I go the opposite direction... I gotta keep my eyes open for the PRS-350 when the price drops! I would love a couple more, they are great in so many ways...

I wish they were faster, but they're small, convenient, and the dot pitch is better than any Reader on the market, except maybe the iRiver Story HD.

-Pie

If you can find any they are $129 at best buy on clearance. Just saw one the other day at my local best buy. I doubt you will find one at a better price now.

vxf · 09-07-2011, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by rhadin

Does the T1 have the annotation capabilities that the 950 has? There are a lot of similarities to the 950, but some things appear different or missing.

Yes, same thing in terms of annotations.

But there is one difference, I believe. You can synch annotations if you have more than one 950. I don't think - or perhaps I just couldn't figure it out - you can synch annotations between a 950 and a 350, or across multiple 350s. Otherwise, their system of annotations works (or doesn't, depending on subjective opinions) in the same way.

Bookworm_Girl · 09-07-2011, 09:47 AM

I sync annotations between my 950, 350 and an old 505 that's still in use in my household. You just have to use the Sony software to do so because obviously the other models don't have wireless. I also sync between my 950 and the Sony Android app.

In the videos that I have seen you can add notes and highlights still. I have also seen them draw on the screen with the stylus. It doesn't look that different to me other than the menu system.

anamardoll · 09-07-2011, 11:24 AM

Seems like every time a new reader comes out, I buy an old one. When the N2 came out, I snapped up a Sony 950; now that the T1 has been announced, I've bought a Sony 350 on eBay. (Local Best Buy is out, alas.)

I really didn't want to buy the 350 because I am still cheesed about the lack of expandable memory, but I *need* a 5" reader, and as much as I love my PocketBook, I've gotten so used to the 950 interface that it now feels odd to switch between the two.

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09-06-2011, 05:33 PM	#501
numero7 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: psr 505	HI guys, Here in spain found out this: http://www.sony.es/product/rd-reader-ebook/tab/overview 178,99€. Considering that Sony used to directly conver it, 178,99$. Bye

09-07-2011, 03:27 AM	#504
901hw Connoisseur Posts: 54 Karma: 2178 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: germany Device: Trekstor Pyrus Mini, PB Touch Lux 2, Onxy Boox C67ML (maybe))	Its really weird that the prices in Europe in the Eurozone for the T1 seem to be so different. In Germany its 150Euros, in Spain 179, in Belgium 165. Why on earth? Actually with an education discount, I managed to preorder it here even for 135 Euros.

09-07-2011, 07:31 AM	#506
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,918 Karma: 119747553 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	I believe it has Annotation as well as a stylus.

09-07-2011, 09:47 AM	#509
Bookworm_Girl E-reader Enthusiast Posts: 4,873 Karma: 36536965 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southwest, USA Device: Kindle Oasis 3; Kobo Aura One; iPad Mini 5	I sync annotations between my 950, 350 and an old 505 that's still in use in my household. You just have to use the Sony software to do so because obviously the other models don't have wireless. I also sync between my 950 and the Sony Android app. In the videos that I have seen you can add notes and highlights still. I have also seen them draw on the screen with the stylus. It doesn't look that different to me other than the menu system.

09-07-2011, 11:24 AM	#510
anamardoll Chasing Butterflies Posts: 3,132 Karma: 5074169 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: American Southwest Device: Uses batteries.	Seems like every time a new reader comes out, I buy an old one. When the N2 came out, I snapped up a Sony 950; now that the T1 has been announced, I've bought a Sony 350 on eBay. (Local Best Buy is out, alas.) I really didn't want to buy the 350 because I am still cheesed about the lack of expandable memory, but I need a 5" reader, and as much as I love my PocketBook, I've gotten so used to the 950 interface that it now feels odd to switch between the two.