Sony PRS-T3 leaks in various Internet stores / coming on Sep 19? - Page 6

alvina · 08-23-2013, 08:41 AM

Yes I think it's powered by the device, too. I thought the AAA batteries on the T1 case are better than powering the light by the device but in fact I always worry if I'm draining the batteries too much. I think one battery in the device should be enough, and it's more environmentally friendly of course.

And concerning the question if the light is detachable: I don't think so. I think you put it into the cover somehow if you don't need it. If it would be detachable you'd need to care about the stylus and the light. You'd have three items then. I don't think that this would be a good idea.

ghero · 08-23-2013, 09:06 AM

I might be wrong about the front light part, since I am still an observer of limited information.

However, I still dont think that light cover it is powered by the reader: check out the photos leaked out over a month ago:

you can see that the upper part of the reader on the back is pretty much sealed up, no ports or anything, there is no way to draw power out of there.

So, this light case too me, seems runs on zero batteries. I dont think sony will go non AAA batteries just because they want to place smaller batteries on the back, and that kind battery will be a pain to replace over and over, I dont sony will ever make that kind of decision.

Here, I stand by my original purposal: this light case is a smoke.

AnemicOak · 08-23-2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ghero

you can see that the upper part of the reader on the back is pretty much sealed up, no ports or anything, there is no way to draw power out of there.

If there's going to be a connection to draw power it will likely be along the "spine" edge like it was on the Kindle 3/keyboard.

Rizla · 08-23-2013, 10:54 AM

Based on the photos, I don't see anywhere on the unit where a light can interface to the reader to draw power. Plus the device with the light is clearly inclined. Looks like external power to me.

Are there two types of cases? Lighted and unlighted? I think someone found a link for an unlighted case above.

There's still hope that this will be something interesting and Sony have come up with something innovative. Sadly, I think it's not the case. It's probably just an externally-powered lighted case (via a AAA) and a non-lighted case.

benham · 08-23-2013, 11:03 AM

This will be very interesting to see, when it is released. I am still using the PRS-505.

HarryT · 08-23-2013, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by benham

This will be very interesting to see, when it is released. I am still using the PRS-505.

Isn't your battery life a bit short by now? The battery of any 505 must be nearing the end of its life.

benham · 08-23-2013, 11:09 AM

actually, no. It's held up really well. Page turning seems to be a little slower.

Crusader · 08-23-2013, 02:54 PM

Guess I'll be using my T-1 for a while yet. Only thing that would tempt me would be a frontlit display.

Agama · 08-23-2013, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jersysman

Sigh.... guess I just will not have a new epub reader. Sony is the only brand that I would consider for epubs, but the reader must have a front light. In this case, it looks like Kobo might be the only viable epub reader left standing, unless the Nook recovers. I just am not at all interested in Kobo.

I am similarly disappointed and have started thinking about Kobo now instead. Why do you say you are "not at all interested in Kobo"? Do they have problems?

HarryT · 08-23-2013, 03:28 PM

The firmware has the reputation of being rather flaky. Take a look at the various reports in the Kobo forum. I've no personal experience of Kobo devices, however.

Agama · 08-23-2013, 03:33 PM

thomasn75 · 08-23-2013, 03:33 PM

I am mainly curious about why it is so much heavier if there are no added Functionality, ie light. Unless it is with included cover as some have suggested

Agama · 08-23-2013, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by benham

actually, no. It's held up really well. Page turning seems to be a little slower.

Have you tried formatting it and reloading all your books? This really sped up my PRS-300 after about 2 years of use and a noticeable slow down.

alvina · 08-23-2013, 05:27 PM

Since the T3 weights 200 gramms and is quite heavier than the T1 and T2, maybe this light thing is inside the T3 somehow? And you put it out if you need it? Maybe that's just a stupid idea and there's no indication for this in the pictures we already have but that would explain why a) the device is heavier and b) there's no battery component in the case.

MarciaCat · 08-23-2013, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rizla

I've handled the lighted Kobos and the PW (with the light off and on) and I detected no loss of clarity. Indeed, the Aura screen is the clearest I have seen.

Agreed. I've had mine less than 24 hours and I'm more than satisfied with the clarity.

08-23-2013, 10:54 AM	#79
Rizla Member Retired Posts: 3,183 Karma: 11721895 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook STR (rooted) & Sony T2	Based on the photos, I don't see anywhere on the unit where a light can interface to the reader to draw power. Plus the device with the light is clearly inclined. Looks like external power to me. Are there two types of cases? Lighted and unlighted? I think someone found a link for an unlighted case above. There's still hope that this will be something interesting and Sony have come up with something innovative. Sadly, I think it's not the case. It's probably just an externally-powered lighted case (via a AAA) and a non-lighted case. Last edited by Rizla; 08-23-2013 at 11:10 AM.

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08-23-2013, 08:41 AM	#76
alvina Connoisseur Posts: 69 Karma: 93032 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Norway Device: Sony PRS-T1	Yes I think it's powered by the device, too. I thought the AAA batteries on the T1 case are better than powering the light by the device but in fact I always worry if I'm draining the batteries too much. I think one battery in the device should be enough, and it's more environmentally friendly of course. And concerning the question if the light is detachable: I don't think so. I think you put it into the cover somehow if you don't need it. If it would be detachable you'd need to care about the stylus and the light. You'd have three items then. I don't think that this would be a good idea.

08-23-2013, 09:06 AM	#77
ghero Connoisseur Posts: 66 Karma: 602280 Join Date: Nov 2012 Device: Currently owned: Nook HD+, pyrus mini. Previously owned: Sony prs-t2.	I might be wrong about the front light part, since I am still an observer of limited information. However, I still dont think that light cover it is powered by the reader: check out the photos leaked out over a month ago: you can see that the upper part of the reader on the back is pretty much sealed up, no ports or anything, there is no way to draw power out of there. So, this light case too me, seems runs on zero batteries. I dont think sony will go non AAA batteries just because they want to place smaller batteries on the back, and that kind battery will be a pain to replace over and over, I dont sony will ever make that kind of decision. Here, I stand by my original purposal: this light case is a smoke.

08-23-2013, 11:03 AM	#80
benham Guru Posts: 882 Karma: 5565888 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Townsend, WI Device: Palm TX, PRS-505 (BLUE)	This will be very interesting to see, when it is released. I am still using the PRS-505.

08-23-2013, 11:09 AM	#82
benham Guru Posts: 882 Karma: 5565888 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Townsend, WI Device: Palm TX, PRS-505 (BLUE)	actually, no. It's held up really well. Page turning seems to be a little slower.

08-23-2013, 02:54 PM	#83
Crusader Space Cadet Posts: 1,180 Karma: 4030536 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Africa Device: Sony PRS-T1, Cybook Opus, Kobo Glo	Guess I'll be using my T-1 for a while yet. Only thing that would tempt me would be a frontlit display.

08-23-2013, 03:28 PM	#85
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,556 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The firmware has the reputation of being rather flaky. Take a look at the various reports in the Kobo forum. I've no personal experience of Kobo devices, however.

08-23-2013, 03:33 PM	#86
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08-23-2013, 03:33 PM	#87
thomasn75 Groupie Posts: 170 Karma: 1085592 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: kobo aura h2o v2, kobo Aura, sony prs t1	I am mainly curious about why it is so much heavier if there are no added Functionality, ie light. Unless it is with included cover as some have suggested

08-23-2013, 05:27 PM	#89
alvina Connoisseur Posts: 69 Karma: 93032 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Norway Device: Sony PRS-T1	Since the T3 weights 200 gramms and is quite heavier than the T1 and T2, maybe this light thing is inside the T3 somehow? And you put it out if you need it? Maybe that's just a stupid idea and there's no indication for this in the pictures we already have but that would explain why a) the device is heavier and b) there's no battery component in the case.