I want a new reader

ppowell002 · 08-22-2012, 08:20 PM

I am debating between Kobo Vox and Sony PRS-T2.

I have a Sony PRS-600 but recently read Istanbul Passage on my IPad. I spent a good deal of time switching to GoogleMaps and finding the streets mentioned in the book, not to mention looking at maps for Turkey, Greece, Dardanelles, traveling the Bosphorus. It was a great reading experience.

The IPad is too heavy to use all the time. I know I could do something similar on a Vox but can I also do that on the PRS-T1 or T2? Is the browser good enough to handle GoogleMaps or do I need a Vox so I can download apps from Google Play? I think the Sony might be better as a pure reader but I think what I want is the middle ground between the IPad and PRS-600.

Opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Synergi · 08-22-2012, 09:22 PM

What about Nexus 7? Can't answer about the Sony, Kobo I heard was slow when it was released.

Filark · 08-22-2012, 09:46 PM

If you're willing to update it to get the google maps, the enTourage Pocket eDGE might be just what you want. I read on the "big" eDGe and having 2 screens is wonderful -- one to read on and one to look things up.

I just wish the company was still around to make a newer version . . . .

Check the Entourage forum under Android Devices if you're interested.

AnemicOak · 08-22-2012, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synergi

What about Nexus 7? Can't answer about the Sony, Kobo I heard was slow when it was released.

Yes, the Kobo is similar in spec to the Nook Color which is pretty tired. That said, if it's just for reading it's not bad, but the Nexus 7 is much faster & smoother and the higher rez screen is great (as long as you're Ok with no microSD).

ppowell002 · 08-23-2012, 05:47 PM

Thanks for the responses. I am debating only between the two I mentioned. I already have a tablet so not interested in another. I am leaning towards the Sony but would really like to hear from anyone who has a T1 or a Vox to understand which would better suit the experience I described. They are close enough in price and both available in Canada.

Cheers

robko · 08-23-2012, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ppowell002

Thanks for the responses. I am debating only between the two I mentioned. I already have a tablet so not interested in another. I am leaning towards the Sony but would really like to hear from anyone who has a T1 or a Vox to understand which would better suit the experience I described. They are close enough in price and both available in Canada.

Cheers

I realize you already have a tablet, but if you are looking at a Vox (which is basically "tablet light" and NOT e-ink) I would seriously consider a Blackberry Playbook 16GB which is the same price and much more powerful. It comes with Kobo app on it and there are some other e-reader app options. And switching between apps on the Playbook is sweet!

ppowell002 · 08-23-2012, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robko

I realize you already have a tablet, but if you are looking at a Vox (which is basically "tablet light" and NOT e-ink) I would seriously consider a Blackberry Playbook 16GB which is the same price and much more powerful. It comes with Kobo app on it and there are some other e-reader app options. And switching between apps on the Playbook is sweet!

A couple of issues with the Playbook (and other tabs as reader):
No sd card so not great for a library, can't read outdoors, maybe some minor concern about the future of RIM, more money than I want to spend for a reader.

You are right, Vox is not e-ink so Sony might be better for me, if Vox not good outdoors but does have slot for sd card. Maybe it all comes down to how good the browser is on the Sony.

speakingtohe · 08-23-2012, 07:43 PM

I would look at the T2 in a store and see how it works with maps.

Since you have a tablet, could use it in conjunction with your reader or switch to it whn you have a book you really want to look things up on.

Helen

Cdesja5 · 08-24-2012, 03:17 PM

I have a T1, Vox and a tablet so I guess I could answer you... The Vox IS good outdoors, just not as good as e-ink. I find it somewhat easier to read outside than my Tab but if in direct sunlight, there is of course a glare on both so the e-ink reader has that aspect all wrapped up... The Vox will seem very slow compared to your iPad however!
I think the T1 or T2 will meet your needs for Google Maps, it displays quite well on my T1.

Chi Cygni · 08-24-2012, 04:06 PM

I want a new reader. Heh. Practically every 6 months...

ppowell002 · 08-24-2012, 04:24 PM

Thanks everyone, I will make up my mind soon😄

08-22-2012, 08:20 PM	#1
ppowell002 Connoisseur Posts: 92 Karma: 1422 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Toronto Device: kobo glo hd	I want a new reader I am debating between Kobo Vox and Sony PRS-T2. I have a Sony PRS-600 but recently read Istanbul Passage on my IPad. I spent a good deal of time switching to GoogleMaps and finding the streets mentioned in the book, not to mention looking at maps for Turkey, Greece, Dardanelles, traveling the Bosphorus. It was a great reading experience. The IPad is too heavy to use all the time. I know I could do something similar on a Vox but can I also do that on the PRS-T1 or T2? Is the browser good enough to handle GoogleMaps or do I need a Vox so I can download apps from Google Play? I think the Sony might be better as a pure reader but I think what I want is the middle ground between the IPad and PRS-600. Opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

08-23-2012, 05:47 PM	#5
ppowell002 Connoisseur Posts: 92 Karma: 1422 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Toronto Device: kobo glo hd	I want a new ereader Thanks for the responses. I am debating only between the two I mentioned. I already have a tablet so not interested in another. I am leaning towards the Sony but would really like to hear from anyone who has a T1 or a Vox to understand which would better suit the experience I described. They are close enough in price and both available in Canada. Cheers

08-24-2012, 03:17 PM	#9
Cdesja5 Wizard Posts: 1,117 Karma: 2094306 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Device: Lots and lots of electronic gadgets...	I have a T1, Vox and a tablet so I guess I could answer you... The Vox IS good outdoors, just not as good as e-ink. I find it somewhat easier to read outside than my Tab but if in direct sunlight, there is of course a glare on both so the e-ink reader has that aspect all wrapped up... The Vox will seem very slow compared to your iPad however! I think the T1 or T2 will meet your needs for Google Maps, it displays quite well on my T1. Last edited by Cdesja5; 08-24-2012 at 03:21 PM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
New Reader with great pdf-support: Mantano Reader (like aldiko+ezpdf)	schmolch	Android Devices	1535	05-25-2019 02:27 AM
Sony Reader Library Upgrade to 3.1 - Now Reader No Longer Syncs	Franbo	Sony Reader	14	02-22-2012 02:34 AM
The application Reader ( process com.entouragesys.android.reader) has stopped unexpec	tonyleparker	enTourage Archive	1	04-28-2010 02:43 PM
Sony Reader PRS-300 Bundle - Reader, Clutch case & 4 ebooks for $199	Faenad	Deals and Resources (No Self-Promotion or Affiliate Links)	1	10-07-2009 03:28 PM
Getting Title & Author Displayed by Connect Reader and Sony Reader	Vienna01	Sony Reader	3	11-07-2006 12:56 AM

08-22-2012, 09:22 PM	#2
Synergi Addict Posts: 341 Karma: 4683770 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Kindle PW, iPadPro, Galaxy Note 5, 8 (tab) & Galaxy Tab S3	What about Nexus 7? Can't answer about the Sony, Kobo I heard was slow when it was released.

08-22-2012, 09:46 PM	#3
Filark Armed with a smile :) Posts: 1,421 Karma: 2463560 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California, USA Device: enTourage eDGe & Pocket eDGe, Samsung Galaxy Note II	If you're willing to update it to get the google maps, the enTourage Pocket eDGE might be just what you want. I read on the "big" eDGe and having 2 screens is wonderful -- one to read on and one to look things up. I just wish the company was still around to make a newer version . . . . Check the Entourage forum under Android Devices if you're interested.

08-23-2012, 07:43 PM	#8
speakingtohe Wizard Posts: 4,812 Karma: 26912940 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: sony PRS-T1 and T3, Kobo Mini and Aura HD, Tablet	I would look at the T2 in a store and see how it works with maps. Since you have a tablet, could use it in conjunction with your reader or switch to it whn you have a book you really want to look things up on. Helen

08-24-2012, 04:06 PM	#10
Chi Cygni 秋子 permanently lurking Posts: 844 Karma: 6590735 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Europe Device: Oasis 3, Pocketbook Era	I want a new reader. Heh. Practically every 6 months...

08-24-2012, 04:24 PM	#11
ppowell002 Connoisseur Posts: 92 Karma: 1422 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Toronto Device: kobo glo hd	Thanks everyone, I will make up my mind soon😄