PRS-950 new for 150 - Page 2

Tony1988 · 11-01-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SCION

Isn't the Cybook Odyssey only available in Europe?

At first I believe. But I am sure it will be made available to North America customers eventually.

seajewel · 11-01-2011, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony1988

At first I believe. But I am sure it will be made available to North America customers eventually.

That wasn't my impression. But I was willing to jump through hoops to get it, because it satisfies more of my needs (at least, based on specifications.. we'll see what reviews say) than any other current-gen Reader. The side page buttons, the customization (your own fonts!), the touch, and wi-fi.

Tony1988 · 11-01-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by seajewel

That wasn't my impression. But I was willing to jump through hoops to get it, because it satisfies more of my needs (at least, based on specifications.. we'll see what reviews say) than any other current-gen Reader. The side page buttons, the customization (your own fonts!), the touch, and wi-fi.

Well even if its not made easily available I am sure there will be ways to get it. We shall see I suppose.

graycyn · 11-01-2011, 02:31 PM

I was really tempted to get a second 950 as a "spare", but I suspect I really didn't need to, since I take good care of my readers. So it may be as well that it is gone now.

SCION · 11-01-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by graycyn

I was really tempted to get a second 950 as a "spare", but I suspect I really didn't need to, since I take good care of my readers. So it may be as well that it is gone now.

I take care of my things as well. There's always the possibility of mechanical issues though that would require a warranty claim. If Sony doesn't have any 950s in house, you'll get a T1 as a replacement.

seajewel · 11-01-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by graycyn

I was really tempted to get a second 950 as a "spare", but I suspect I really didn't need to, since I take good care of my readers. So it may be as well that it is gone now.

Yeah I find my PRS-505 is a very hardy reader. 3.5 years and I haven't had a problem with the hardware wearing out or the screen. and I have dropped it a couple of times!

graycyn · 11-01-2011, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SCION

I take care of my things as well. There's always the possibility of mechanical issues though that would require a warranty claim. If Sony doesn't have any 950s in house, you'll get a T1 as a replacement.

'Tis true. Or possibly they could just fix it. And $150 is still a lot for a warranty "spare". It is all moot now, anyway.

SCION · 11-01-2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by graycyn

'Tis true. Or possibly they could just fix it. And $150 is still a lot for a warranty "spare". It is all moot now, anyway.

I agree. You can always sell it. No shortage of takers on MobileRead. Didn't someone have problems with their buttons on the 950 and received a replacement. Some things can't be fixed or they can be, but it's cheaper for them to send you a replacement. But, yes, it's moot.

ring0_event · 11-01-2011, 02:48 PM

I'd be curious to see if anyone who ordered it now from that site got it or not...i.e. did they really have any stock.

Tony1988 · 11-01-2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ring0_event

I'd be curious to see if anyone who ordered it now from that site got it or not...i.e. did they really have any stock.

I think they did. I just checked the 350s and they have about ten in stock.(as of a half hour ago) Just fill your cart up with a couple orders to see.

Now as for them being new, thats another story.

ring0_event · 11-01-2011, 03:00 PM

Well then that's a great deal even for refurbs!

Tony1988 · 11-01-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ring0_event

Well then that's a great deal even for refurbs!

Oh yeah 150 for a refurb 950 is a great deal. They probably are new though. I am sure they would have put refurb on the description if they were not.

ring0_event · 11-01-2011, 03:13 PM

Makes me feel like a fool for buying a spare 950 at higher price a few days ago! At least it shows the value I place on the 950. But then, being in Canada, maybe this store would not have been open to me...

duncann · 11-01-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ring0_event

Well then that's a great deal even for refurbs!

Ordered one of these this morning as another one for me. It still says 'order being processed', but the product page is indeed gone. They are probably new units though because the package contents included the ac adapter on the product page. Refurbished units do not include the ac adapter. These are most likely stock that has been sitting around for quite some time.

The one thing that concerns me a little is if indeed these units have been sitting around for so long, what will be the state of the battery? I recall reading somewhere that the batteries shouldn't sit for long without being recharged. They certainly shouldn't be allowed to completely discharge.

seajewel · 11-01-2011, 03:44 PM

Can the PRS-950 download books wirelessly with PRS+ installed? I saw this comment in a random T1 vs 950 thread but a quick search of PRS+ features, I don't see any mention of this (I may have missed it), nor had I heard of this before. If it is possible the 950 is almost a perfect device (no side page turn buttons and it's slightly heavier than I would like for my next reader). Anybody know?

ETA: I've found a thread saying you can download from your calibre content server with PRS+ installed. I wonder if this goes for feedbooks/project gutenberg/my sugarsync website, etc.

11-01-2011, 03:44 PM	#30
seajewel Fanatic Posts: 589 Karma: 1451235 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505, Sony PRS-950	Can the PRS-950 download books wirelessly with PRS+ installed? I saw this comment in a random T1 vs 950 thread but a quick search of PRS+ features, I don't see any mention of this (I may have missed it), nor had I heard of this before. If it is possible the 950 is almost a perfect device (no side page turn buttons and it's slightly heavier than I would like for my next reader). Anybody know? ETA: I've found a thread saying you can download from your calibre content server with PRS+ installed. I wonder if this goes for feedbooks/project gutenberg/my sugarsync website, etc. Last edited by seajewel; 11-01-2011 at 03:53 PM.

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graycyn Wizard Posts: 1,592 Karma: 11722446 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NE Oregon Device: Kobo Sage, Pocketbook Era, Kobo Forma, Kindle Oasis 2	I was really tempted to get a second 950 as a "spare", but I suspect I really didn't need to, since I take good care of my readers. So it may be as well that it is gone now.

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ring0_event Zealot Posts: 142 Karma: 39918 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Kindle3 (3G), PRS-950 (x2), PRS-T1	I'd be curious to see if anyone who ordered it now from that site got it or not...i.e. did they really have any stock.

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ring0_event Zealot Posts: 142 Karma: 39918 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Kindle3 (3G), PRS-950 (x2), PRS-T1	Well then that's a great deal even for refurbs!

11-01-2011, 03:13 PM	#28
ring0_event Zealot Posts: 142 Karma: 39918 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Kindle3 (3G), PRS-950 (x2), PRS-T1	Makes me feel like a fool for buying a spare 950 at higher price a few days ago! At least it shows the value I place on the 950. But then, being in Canada, maybe this store would not have been open to me...