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Old 12-22-2011, 12:43 PM   #76
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Comes down to either PRS-T 1 for $119 or the refurbished PRS350'is $79. Am not sure which one; is it that you can purchase books online with the wifi and with the pocket reader only with USB cable to computer?
Yep, that's exactly how it works. I don't mind sideloading books to my 350 via Calibre. It's pretty easy to do. But I can't deny that downloading books directly to a device via wi-fi is definitely more convenient.
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Old 12-22-2011, 02:20 PM   #77
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All things considered, I would recommend the 350. Although the 350 is smaller than the T1, the T1 is lighter. We have both and the 350 feels more portable. The 350 is aluminum and the "fit and finish" of the 350 just feels better. The plastic housing of the T1 just feels really cheap. A quick check reveals the the 350 weighs 153 g, the T1 weighs 164g. But as I said, the T1 feels lighter and/or flimsier. The stylus for the 350 fits in the reader, the stylus for the T1 will end up somewhere else.

Either one is good (a 650 would be better) but for portability I would recommend the 350.
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All things considered, I would recommend the 350. Although the 350 is smaller than the T1, the T1 is lighter. We have both and the 350 feels more portable. The 350 is aluminum and the "fit and finish" of the 350 just feels better. The plastic housing of the T1 just feels really cheap. A quick check reveals the the 350 weighs 153 g, the T1 weighs 164g. But as I said, the T1 feels lighter and/or flimsier. The stylus for the 350 fits in the reader, the stylus for the T1 will end up somewhere else.

Either one is good (a 650 would be better) but for portability I would recommend the 350.
I still have a 350 lying around, and for a while it was my most-used EBR.

In terms of weight, I agree with your assessment, particularly about the flimsy feeling of the T1. But when inserted into a Standard Sony case, the T1 no longer feels flimsy. No question, though - it would be nice if Sony hadn't turned plastic, if only from an aesthetic viewpoint.

In terms of size, the T1 fits into the sleeve that came with my 350, with only a smidgen of an edge sticking out of the opening. From a portability perspective, it seems to me that the two are about the same, but a naked 350 has a small edge and might fit an inside suit jacket pocket where a naked T1 wouldn't. My EBRs are modest sorts, and prefer to be encased. Once in a case, I think they are comparable.

If the stylus is important to the user, the 350 has the distinct advantage. OTOH, if the stylus is important to the user, the user will figure out how to keep it handy without losing it. So the advantage might be more apparent than real. I think it might clip inside the Standard Sony cover - there's enough space at the bend to accomodate it. (Sony should have put a little slipcase there for that purpose.)

One advantage for the T1 over the 350 is wireless. You can access the Sony Store, or, if you use Dropbox, you can wi-load (WiLoad?) the T1 at any McDonalds, Starbucks, or other public access point. How much difference this makes depends on your reading habits. (Mine are urgent...)

I think that the T1 has found the sweet spot.
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Old 12-22-2011, 08:20 PM   #79
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Comes down to either PRS-T 1 for $119 or the refurbished PRS350'is $79. Am not sure which one; is it that you can purchase books online with the wifi and with the pocket reader only with USB cable to computer?
Never owned one. Sorry. You can buy books over wifi on the PRs-T1, as well as browse the web. You get spoiled by the thinness and lightweight pretty quickly.
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Comes down to either PRS-T 1 for $119 or the refurbished PRS350'is $79. Am not sure which one; is it that you can purchase books online with the wifi and with the pocket reader only with USB cable to computer?
I would go for the T1. I have a PRS 950 but the killer feature of the T1 for me is the highlighting of words and accessing google or Wikipedia off the highlighted word. This reflects how I read on a laptop. I would read and come across an interesting concept, access google or Wikipedia to read about the concept or background, the go back to the original reading.
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I would go for the T1. I have a PRS 950 but the killer feature of the T1 for me is the highlighting of words and accessing google or Wikipedia off the highlighted word. This reflects how I read on a laptop. I would read and come across an interesting concept, access google or Wikipedia to read about the concept or background, the go back to the original reading.
Wow, thats a good one. Didnt think of that. Like now, when I read on my iPad, i highlight and click on the word and that takes me to Wikipedia. Didnt think I would miss that feature with the PRS350. That one is not wifi so it does not give you a dictionary?
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Didnt think I would miss that feature with the PRS350. That one is not wifi so it does not give you a dictionary?
The 350 has a built-in dictionary. Nothing to do with wifi.

What's has you leaning toward the Sony rather then the Kindle?
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The 350 has a built-in dictionary. Nothing to do with wifi.

What's has you leaning toward the Sony rather then the Kindle?
Honestly, I don't know....I do know that I do NOT want a Kobo. I think I just like the looks and size of the Sony PRS350 (I believe this is the aluminum case and only one that is not plastic?) but I haven't really decided yet. Yeah, I know...
I just want to dowload books, and read. I don't understand much about DRM or so. With my iPad I purchase, download and read.
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I just want to dowload books, and read. I don't understand much about DRM or so. With my iPad I purchase, download and read.
You mentioned that you like buying at Amazon, and few things are more convenient that buying from Amazon on a Kindle. If you get a Sony and want continue getting Amazon books primarily, you will have to get rid of the DRM first.
Not a difficult thing at all, but does take away the one-click, wireless shopping convenience. If the devices are a near-toss up for you, it's worth considering that.
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And I got one today!!!!
Totally surprised when i got an ebook reader for Christmas today! No comparisons or questions, it is a....SONY PRS-T1 with a cover with light! Am sooooo sooo happy but most of all totally surprised that my hubby bought this weeks ago!
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Congratulations! Sounds like you've got a great spouse who really pays attention to the stuff that matters to you.

Hope you get lots of use out of the T1 and have no problems transferring your books over to enjoy.
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Totally surprised when i got an ebook reader for Christmas today! No comparisons or questions, it is a....SONY PRS-T1 with a cover with light! Am sooooo sooo happy but most of all totally surprised that my hubby bought this weeks ago!
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Congratulations! Sounds like you've got a great spouse who really pays attention to the stuff that matters to you.

Hope you get lots of use out of the T1 and have no problems transferring your books over to enjoy.
Thank you, ATDrake! I do have the most amazing husband! And I would like to thank everyone for their input, advice, etc. Now I will continue with, probably, other questions but related to the Sony ereader. I don't have many books yet, so starting fresh with new collection (and finishing one book on my iPad), am ready to start my reading adventure!
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Totally surprised when i got an ebook reader for Christmas today! No comparisons or questions, it is a....SONY PRS-T1 with a cover with light! Am sooooo sooo happy but most of all totally surprised that my hubby bought this weeks ago!

Cool! (See, it was secretly our job to keep you from making a decision so you wouldn't buy one yourself before xmas....)

Let us know if you need any help with Calibre or getting stuff from other ebook stores!
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What about the Nook?
I have the nook, and it works perfectly good. Is the Kindle fire better?

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