PRS-T1 T1 for daughter is charging - Page 11

log · 10-06-2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by AJ Starr

Questions for those who have used it....

1. How is the battery level indicated? Is there an indicator on the front face, or does it just let you know when you need to recharge? [I just researched and found the battery indicator on the main page]

2. When browsing, can you pull up any site, or are you limited to the specific sites (Wiki, books stores, libraries, facebooks.....) that it has been preset for. In particular I was wondering about pulling up my web home page.

3. Do you have to use the Sony Reader to read the books. I always just drag and drop my non-DRM'd books onto the SD card and read from there. How will this work?

Thanks for answering. I am strongly leaning towards the T1.

AJ

1) Yes, mine has only been full since I got it last night, but it's on the home screen menus and browser. Thankfully, when reading books that top "status bar" goes away for more screen real estate.

2) Any site -- browser works better than I expected. I think it's shown on the review videos, but there is only a partial screen refresh when scrolling, the full refresh happens when you stop scrolling.

3) I tried this with inbuilt storage so far (1.4GB available), but assuming it works same for sd card storage on device -- yes you can drag and drop into any folder/subfolder structure you like and when you unplug from USB, and the T1 adds your books the built in library database, with covers and all.

astra · 10-06-2011, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Shopaholic

Why would you want to even consider going on Youtube with a reader? I realize that I'm sounding rather snarky but why would bother? I think this thing is hard enough to even search for a book through the various online channels. I can't fathom trying Youtube.

Sense of humour is below absolute zero

Bookworm_Girl · 10-06-2011, 02:07 PM

A comment regarding fingerprints.... I think my T1 screen will need to be cleaned more frequently than my 950. I think it's because of the new tap and hold feature versus the previous quick double-tap.

astra · 10-06-2011, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bookworm_Girl

A comment regarding fingerprints.... I think my T1 screen will need to be cleaned more frequently than my 950. I think it's because of the new tap and hold feature versus the previous quick double-tap.

I thought it was optional....are you saying that double tap is unavailable in T1?

Shopaholic · 10-06-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by astra

I thought it was optional....are you saying that double tap is unavailable in T1?

Yep! Same thing goes when trying to make a bookmark. No more double tap, it's a single. Not a huge deal but I didn't think you could make a bookmark at first because nothing happened when I double clicked but it did make a bookmark when you single click.

AJ Starr · 10-06-2011, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by log

1) Yes, mine has only been full since I got it last night, but it's on the home screen menus and browser. Thankfully, when reading books that top "status bar" goes away for more screen real estate.

2) Any site -- browser works better than I expected. I think it's shown on the review videos, but there is only a partial screen refresh when scrolling, the full refresh happens when you stop scrolling.

3) I tried this with inbuilt storage so far (1.4GB available), but assuming it works same for sd card storage on device -- yes you can drag and drop into any folder/subfolder structure you like and when you unplug from USB, and the T1 adds your books the built in library database, with covers and all.

Thanks for the answers. I went back to that evaluation video on MobileTech Review and it shows on the Settings that there is a Home Page setting, default (I assume) to the Sony Reader. I hope it can be set to any page, then I could set it to my Web Homepage. I would be

AJ

Bookworm_Girl · 10-06-2011, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by astra

I thought it was optional....are you saying that double tap is unavailable in T1?

The firmware and menus are different. The press-and-hold pop-up menus for highlights, Wikipedia, search, dictionary, etc are very similar to how my Nook Color and various Android reading apps work.

Bookworm_Girl · 10-06-2011, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by AJ Starr

Thanks for the answers. I went back to that evaluation video on MobileTech Review and it shows on the Settings that there is a Home Page setting, default (I assume) to the Sony Reader. I hope it can be set to any page, then I could set it to my Web Homepage. I would be

AJ

Yes, you can pick the home page on the T1, which I don't think you can do on the 950.

astra · 10-06-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Shopaholic

Yep! Same thing goes when trying to make a bookmark. No more double tap, it's a single. Not a huge deal but I didn't think you could make a bookmark at first because nothing happened when I double clicked but it did make a bookmark when you single click.

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Originally Posted by Bookworm_Girl

The firmware and menus are different. The press-and-hold pop-up menus for highlights, Wikipedia, search, dictionary, etc are very similar to how my Nook Color and various Android reading apps work.

Not fun.

bookfanmd · 10-06-2011, 04:03 PM

Did anyone have trouble with the lighted cover for the PRS-650? I haven't had mine a year and the light has quit working. I changed the battery and that didn't help and I don't see a way to change the light bulb. I'm pretty sure I'll break my resolve to be frugal and get the T1 but I'm hesitant to get another lighted cover if they don't last well.

Cpl Punishment · 10-06-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Shopaholic

Why would you want to even consider going on Youtube with a reader? I realize that I'm sounding rather snarky but why would bother? I think this thing is hard enough to even search for a book through the various online channels. I can't fathom trying Youtube.

What Astra said.....I was joking (Sarcasm)

JSWolf · 10-06-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Cpl Punishment

For those who have one....How does youtube look at 1080P...and have you tried to use your home computer remotely with this unit...

Why would you want to watch videos and remote access your computer with an eink device? That's just silly (IMHO).

JSWolf · 10-06-2011, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Cpl Punishment

What Astra said.....I was joking

Didn't read like a joke.

astra · 10-06-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Didn't read like a joke.

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Originally Posted by Cpl Punishment

What Astra said.....

Shopaholic · 10-06-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Cpl Punishment

What Astra said.....I was joking

Okie dokie then. I have a very peculiar sense of humor but it didn't read like a joke to me. But then again the typed word doesn't have the subtle nuances of tone of voice or a smirk or a naughty little glint in your eye to indicate that you are actually joking.

Sorry. I was on the verge of chucking the thing against the wall when I read your post and I'm thinking - dude are you insane???

LOL

10-06-2011, 04:03 PM	#160
bookfanmd Addict Posts: 246 Karma: 4476 Join Date: May 2009 Location: US - Maryland Device: Sony 300/505/T1 Nook STWG Kobo Glo Kobo Aura HD KDX iPad1 K3 KT PW2	Cover Did anyone have trouble with the lighted cover for the PRS-650? I haven't had mine a year and the light has quit working. I changed the battery and that didn't help and I don't see a way to change the light bulb. I'm pretty sure I'll break my resolve to be frugal and get the T1 but I'm hesitant to get another lighted cover if they don't last well. Last edited by bookfanmd; 10-06-2011 at 04:06 PM.

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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	A comment regarding fingerprints.... I think my T1 screen will need to be cleaned more frequently than my 950. I think it's because of the new tap and hold feature versus the previous quick double-tap.