So how does everyone feel about SONY now? - Page 6

vxf · 10-26-2011, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dwanthny

I thought "THE KINDLE" required a karma value that matched his evilness,

see attached.

LOL thanks!

Bookworm_Girl · 10-26-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jackie_w

I sincerely hope they don't. All of the previous models PRS505 to PRSx50 (with custom firmware PRS+ installed) have much better font support than the PRST1. The T1's extra font support is so buggy that Sony have acknowledged it in the User Guide.

I wonder if they were in a rush to get the T1 released (maybe for the Pottermore planned October opening?) and thought they'd work the issues later with firmware updates. Other things aren't activated yet either like periodical auto-deliveries and cross-device syncing. I copied the info from the manual in case people are not aware of the font issue you are referring to, in particular Item #3.

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The font size and font of some content with embedded fonts may not change.
When you select other than the [Original] font, performance may be slightly lower when opening books or turning pages.
When you select other than the [Original] font, boldface/italics/italicized boldface may not be displayed correctly

jackie_w · 10-26-2011, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bookworm_Girl

I wonder if they were in a rush to get the T1 released (maybe for the Pottermore planned October opening?) and thought they'd work the issues later with firmware updates. Other things aren't activated yet either like periodical auto-deliveries and cross-device syncing. I copied the info from the manual in case people are not aware of the font issue you are referring to, in particular Item #3.

I do hope you're right and that there will be a firmware update at some point. Sony are not exactly well-known for updates, though, are they?

Swanybee · 10-26-2011, 05:57 PM

I own a PRS300 and it was a gift. It has given me so much trouble and I view it evil presence. It's heavy, the screen after 2 years is rather weak. The software is incredibly slow and confusing. I found calibre and now at least the device software is sort of manageable. With 350 books installed it can take nearly 15 mins to reformat and it looses the age being read and with no goto page facility, hell. What I will say is it's durable. I chucked out of the window onto the drive, with force twice, and it still works. It also fits into my pocket but don't buy it. It has turned me off Sony for ever.

mbelec · 10-26-2011, 05:58 PM

I'm very happy with my 650 and newly purchased (refurbished for $69) 350. Not yet tempted by the T1. But giving up on Sony? Not at all. I don't think they're out of the reader business yet.

Bookworm_Girl · 10-26-2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jackie_w

I do hope you're right and that there will be a firmware update at some point. Sony are not exactly well-known for updates, though, are they?

No.

But, it didn't bother me too much before when the software was stable. Most of the complaints were wants versus needs. However, the T1 is a big software change so it doesn't bother me too much that there are bugs with the expectation that they should fix them. We'll see...

Swanybee · 10-26-2011, 06:00 PM

Does anybody know how to write two copies of a book onto my PRS300 Reader, in different script formats?

carpetmojo · 10-26-2011, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mbelec

I'm very happy with my 650 and newly purchased (refurbished for $69) 350. Not yet tempted by the T1. But giving up on Sony? Not at all. I don't think they're out of the reader business yet.

I do wish people would stop going on about refurbished 350's for $69 - us Brits can't even find new ones easily ...........

DoctorOhh · 10-26-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Swanybee

I own a PRS300 and it was a gift. It has given me so much trouble and I view it evil presence.
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it looses the age being read and with no goto page facility, hell. What I will say is it's durable.

It is a shame that your 300 was so evil. My kids both have one and they never lose the page being read, if they want to go to a particular page they simply enter the page number and are taken straight to the page requested. All of their series are in order and the collections are easy to navigate. They do have one big advantage, a Dad that had a 505 and had already worked out the kinks.

I guess it is time for you to exorcise the demons and buy a T-1.

sabredog · 10-26-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Swanybee

I own a PRS300 and it was a gift. It has given me so much trouble and I view it evil presence. It's heavy, the screen after 2 years is rather weak...

It certainly is a pity you feel so bad about your PRS300.

This model was my first ereader and I could not wait for it to arrive via mail. It is still my out of house ereader, working like a trooper. Compared to a pearl screen the text is rather grey, true, but it is still a great device.

We even gifted our middle daughter with a PRS-300 purchased second hand on eBay. She also loves her ereader, bringing it over once a month for "refills" Being a young and busy mum, she really appreciates how easy it is to read on. Now our son in law wants one.

KunoK · 10-27-2011, 01:50 AM

I tried to get a 650 for some time. But I could not find one. I got a red 650 for my wife after having it on order for 6 months. But I could not get the black one, I had ordered for myself. So I ordered a T1. I got it yesterday.

I would have preferred a 650. Like the op I would have preferred to pay a little extra for a device which is a little more than a plastic thing. But I am not unhappy with it so far. It is the best of the 3 epub devices I have. I will post again, if I get problems with it.

Nicko · 10-27-2011, 02:39 AM

I have now had my T1 for a week and am very pleased with it. No problems to date.

Victoria · 10-27-2011, 08:47 AM

The 505 was a beautiful reader - the quality was first rate. But I got tired of waiting for Sony to offer the books I wanted to read. I'd watch Kindle and Kobo offer them a year and more, and still not available in the Sony Store. I finally switched, and gave my 505 away.

This may have only been an issue in Canada - not sure if they had copyright problems or what. But it was very frustrating, as Sony didn't appear to be committed to growing their stock.

sabredog · 10-27-2011, 09:08 AM

You do realise the Sony is not the only store you can buy ebooks from that the Sony can read?

Victoria · 10-27-2011, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by sabredog

You do realise the Sony is not the only store you can buy ebooks from that the Sony can read?

Yes - very true, now that Sony has epub; this was a few years ago. Also, at that time I didn't know how to deal with the DRM issues. Kindle had a great selection, and I finally made the switch. I still find that Amazon has the broadest selection of books, though I do buy from Kobo as well.

10-27-2011, 08:47 AM	#88
Victoria Wizard Posts: 1,017 Karma: 19767610 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nova Scotia Canada Device: ipad, Kindle PW, Kobo Clara; iphone 7	Switched and gave my 505 away The 505 was a beautiful reader - the quality was first rate. But I got tired of waiting for Sony to offer the books I wanted to read. I'd watch Kindle and Kobo offer them a year and more, and still not available in the Sony Store. I finally switched, and gave my 505 away. This may have only been an issue in Canada - not sure if they had copyright problems or what. But it was very frustrating, as Sony didn't appear to be committed to growing their stock.

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10-26-2011, 05:57 PM	#79
Swanybee Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: Sony	I own a PRS300 and it was a gift. It has given me so much trouble and I view it evil presence. It's heavy, the screen after 2 years is rather weak. The software is incredibly slow and confusing. I found calibre and now at least the device software is sort of manageable. With 350 books installed it can take nearly 15 mins to reformat and it looses the age being read and with no goto page facility, hell. What I will say is it's durable. I chucked out of the window onto the drive, with force twice, and it still works. It also fits into my pocket but don't buy it. It has turned me off Sony for ever.

10-26-2011, 05:58 PM	#80
mbelec Addict Posts: 209 Karma: 1165996 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Maine Device: sony prs-350, Ipad 3	I'm very happy with my 650 and newly purchased (refurbished for $69) 350. Not yet tempted by the T1. But giving up on Sony? Not at all. I don't think they're out of the reader business yet.

10-26-2011, 06:00 PM	#82
Swanybee Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: Sony	Does anybody know how to write two copies of a book onto my PRS300 Reader, in different script formats?

10-27-2011, 01:50 AM	#86
KunoK Connoisseur Posts: 63 Karma: 558 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Device: Gen3, Boox 60, K3, Sony T1, Sandra has a Sony505, 650, K3	I tried to get a 650 for some time. But I could not find one. I got a red 650 for my wife after having it on order for 6 months. But I could not get the black one, I had ordered for myself. So I ordered a T1. I got it yesterday. I would have preferred a 650. Like the op I would have preferred to pay a little extra for a device which is a little more than a plastic thing. But I am not unhappy with it so far. It is the best of the 3 epub devices I have. I will post again, if I get problems with it.

10-27-2011, 02:39 AM	#87
Nicko Groupie Posts: 184 Karma: 5590 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: Kindle Paperwhite3	I have now had my T1 for a week and am very pleased with it. No problems to date.

10-27-2011, 09:08 AM	#89
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,630 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	You do realise the Sony is not the only store you can buy ebooks from that the Sony can read?