Is the Sony PRS-700 your next device? - Page 7

Red Alert · 06-11-2009, 03:11 PM

I'm in the market for a new eReader. My first choice would be the PRS-700 as it is the latest rendition of the original PRS-500 which is now held together by clear packing tape. It suffered one too many a fall and now the case plastic is cracked and one page forward button is toast. I'm still able to read books on it, while I hold out for the newest and best from Sony. At some point the adhesive will fail and I'll need to spend the money on the new Sony. If nothing newer than the 700 exists at that time, I'll willingly buy a 700.
Ralph

mklynds · 06-11-2009, 05:43 PM

The PRS-700 is definitely on my short list. I am trying to decide between this and the Pocket Pro by astak. I really really want a touch screen reader as I feel that the illusion of turning pages would add to the experience of reading a book. I absolutely love pbooks but I think I would be able to read nearly twice as much and at least 1.5x faster with a ereader. Then again a smaller more pocketable unit would be good too. What to do, what to do?

For you 700 owners there is a question I have about the unit. Does the touch screen shorten the life expectancy of the unit at all? I imagine that the touch screen would go before the ePaper would but I may be mistaken. Thanks for your help.

Mike

Mosherix · 06-11-2009, 10:59 PM

No, I would prefer a PRS 505. I was waiting for it to go below $200. Now there are rumors that will go out of the market

junkyardwillie · 06-12-2009, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosherix

No, I would prefer a PRS 505. I was waiting for it to go below $200. Now there are rumors that will go out of the market

Really is the 700 going to be discontinued? I hadn't heard about that

sassanik · 06-15-2009, 12:33 AM

I actually saw my first PRS 700 in person today at the local Borders. I have to say I like the way it looks much better than the PRS 505. They cleaned up the front and took away alot of the buttons, which I am assuming are now accessed through the touch screen interface.

Overall it did look much better than I expected.

I was bummed that I could not actually turn on the device, but it was nice to be able to see one in person. Though I don't plan on buying one currently.

Amy

AlbertaCowboy · 06-21-2009, 11:21 AM

I was wondering if I should upgrade my 505 to the 700 so I ventured into my nearest Sony Styles store. They had the 505 and 700 side by side on the display table so one could pick them up and compare them. After seeing them up close and personal, I have decided to stick with my beloved 505. The contrast is much better on the 505, and the screen does in fact seem to have more of a matte finish which reduced glare. The 700 was also COVERED in fingerprints from users playing with the touchscreen. I get antsy if an eyelash or dog hair floats onto my 505 screen, so fingerprints would drive me insane. Although I am not by any stretch of the means bashing the 700, I am more than satisfied with my 505, especially having compared the two up close and personal.

furrycute · 06-22-2009, 10:29 AM

Over the weekend I was able to play around with one of my friend's 700. Pretty nifty device. The 700 is built like a solid piece of metal, feels very substantial in my hands (in a good sort of way). As to the screen, since I have not seen a 505 screen, I have no basis for comparison. Without comparing the 700 to the 505 screen, I would say reading on the 700 screen is very tolerable. I like it.

brewt · 06-24-2009, 07:04 PM

Interface, Interface, Interface.

The 700 is the most logical and easy to use - the Bride could use it out of the box, no questions asked (yay!).

My father is still trying to figure out his Kindle after 1.5 years.....

-bjc

Trono · 06-25-2009, 03:08 PM

I want one - because of the integrated light, and because it's the best looking device I've seen so far (except maybe the txtr - if it ever actually gets out there)...

mklynds · 06-25-2009, 06:24 PM

I am more and more thinking that the 700 may be my first device. Mostly for the interface and touch features.

rjfarrell · 06-25-2009, 09:46 PM

I pre-ordered the 700 when they were announced. Got one for myself and my daughter. I have to say, i tried very hard to like it. I did like the touch screen to turn pages. I liked it very well to read in complete darkness with the light on.

Then, my husband got a 505. Man ... what a difference. Clarity is better. The writing looks like it is on TOP of the page, not underneath. Clear, not thru smoky glass. I gave away my 700 to someone who couldnt afford to buy one, she loves it. I will not show her my 505 so she wont see that her screen is compromised.

I MUCH prefer my 505. I have since replaced my daughters 700 with a 505 and she is also much, much happier.

My two cents.

Jer · 06-26-2009, 03:12 AM

I'm in the same boat as Rjfarrell. I pre-ordered the 700 and did my best to like it. Unfortunately, it had to be sent in twice for horrid dust problems under the screen. It would actually get to looking like star constellations with all the dust that was getting in somehow. I bit the bullet and ordered a new red 505 unit. I miss the touch screen, but it's so much easier to read.

Sweetpea · 06-26-2009, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trono

I want one - because of the integrated light, and because it's the best looking device I've seen so far (except maybe the txtr - if it ever actually gets out there)...

the txtr should be here this fall. But I agree that the form factor of the 700 is looking very good indead...

siulayhumga · 07-14-2009, 03:54 PM

Look at both 505 and 700 at the store and decided to pick 505 instead. Issues I see in 700
1. Touch screen is a nice function on papaer but does not work on a ebook. Too easy to get fingerprint on it and affect the reading.
2. The screen has a glare on it and make it hard to read.

kelly1010 · 07-14-2009, 04:46 PM

I would probably consider it, but not anytime sooner (since I've only had my 505 a few months). I really have no need for two readers, I mean come on...one person can only read on ONE ebook reader at a time, right? But by the time I'm ready they'll probably have newer models out, so I'd look for one of those. I would DEFINITELY consider it if they made one with Wireless.

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06-15-2009, 12:33 AM	#95
sassanik Guru Posts: 774 Karma: 1211741 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oregon Device: EB1150, iPhone, Cool-er Purple, Pocketbook 360, Kindle Fire	saw one at Borders I actually saw my first PRS 700 in person today at the local Borders. I have to say I like the way it looks much better than the PRS 505. They cleaned up the front and took away alot of the buttons, which I am assuming are now accessed through the touch screen interface. Overall it did look much better than I expected. I was bummed that I could not actually turn on the device, but it was nice to be able to see one in person. Though I don't plan on buying one currently. Amy

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06-11-2009, 03:11 PM	#91
Red Alert Zealot Posts: 114 Karma: 1020754 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silverdale, Washington Device: NookColor & Nook Tablet. Sony PRS-505 loaned to brother.	I'm in the market for a new eReader. My first choice would be the PRS-700 as it is the latest rendition of the original PRS-500 which is now held together by clear packing tape. It suffered one too many a fall and now the case plastic is cracked and one page forward button is toast. I'm still able to read books on it, while I hold out for the newest and best from Sony. At some point the adhesive will fail and I'll need to spend the money on the new Sony. If nothing newer than the 700 exists at that time, I'll willingly buy a 700. Ralph

06-11-2009, 05:43 PM	#92
mklynds That guy, no not that guy Posts: 337 Karma: 2846 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Device: PRS600 Red	The PRS-700 is definitely on my short list. I am trying to decide between this and the Pocket Pro by astak. I really really want a touch screen reader as I feel that the illusion of turning pages would add to the experience of reading a book. I absolutely love pbooks but I think I would be able to read nearly twice as much and at least 1.5x faster with a ereader. Then again a smaller more pocketable unit would be good too. What to do, what to do? For you 700 owners there is a question I have about the unit. Does the touch screen shorten the life expectancy of the unit at all? I imagine that the touch screen would go before the ePaper would but I may be mistaken. Thanks for your help. Mike

06-11-2009, 10:59 PM	#93
Mosherix Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 120 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Guadalajara Mexico Device: iPod Touch, iPad, PRS 300	No, I would prefer a PRS 505. I was waiting for it to go below $200. Now there are rumors that will go out of the market

06-21-2009, 11:21 AM	#96
AlbertaCowboy Guru Posts: 819 Karma: 171672846 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Device: PRS-350, PRS-650, iPhone 6, NVIDIA Shield K1	I was wondering if I should upgrade my 505 to the 700 so I ventured into my nearest Sony Styles store. They had the 505 and 700 side by side on the display table so one could pick them up and compare them. After seeing them up close and personal, I have decided to stick with my beloved 505. The contrast is much better on the 505, and the screen does in fact seem to have more of a matte finish which reduced glare. The 700 was also COVERED in fingerprints from users playing with the touchscreen. I get antsy if an eyelash or dog hair floats onto my 505 screen, so fingerprints would drive me insane. Although I am not by any stretch of the means bashing the 700, I am more than satisfied with my 505, especially having compared the two up close and personal.

06-22-2009, 10:29 AM	#97
furrycute Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: Sony	Over the weekend I was able to play around with one of my friend's 700. Pretty nifty device. The 700 is built like a solid piece of metal, feels very substantial in my hands (in a good sort of way). As to the screen, since I have not seen a 505 screen, I have no basis for comparison. Without comparing the 700 to the 505 screen, I would say reading on the 700 screen is very tolerable. I like it.

06-24-2009, 07:04 PM	#98
brewt Boo-Frickety-Hoo-Erizer Posts: 251 Karma: 686 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: Kobo Glo HD!	Interface, Interface, Interface. The 700 is the most logical and easy to use - the Bride could use it out of the box, no questions asked (yay!). My father is still trying to figure out his Kindle after 1.5 years..... -bjc

06-25-2009, 03:08 PM	#99
Trono Enthusiast Posts: 39 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Norway Device: Hanlin V3	I want one - because of the integrated light, and because it's the best looking device I've seen so far (except maybe the txtr - if it ever actually gets out there)...

06-25-2009, 06:24 PM	#100
mklynds That guy, no not that guy Posts: 337 Karma: 2846 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Device: PRS600 Red	I am more and more thinking that the 700 may be my first device. Mostly for the interface and touch features.

06-25-2009, 09:46 PM	#101
rjfarrell Zealot Posts: 111 Karma: 142 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Arizona (USA) Device: Sony PRS-505, Iphone, Ipad	I pre-ordered the 700 when they were announced. Got one for myself and my daughter. I have to say, i tried very hard to like it. I did like the touch screen to turn pages. I liked it very well to read in complete darkness with the light on. Then, my husband got a 505. Man ... what a difference. Clarity is better. The writing looks like it is on TOP of the page, not underneath. Clear, not thru smoky glass. I gave away my 700 to someone who couldnt afford to buy one, she loves it. I will not show her my 505 so she wont see that her screen is compromised. I MUCH prefer my 505. I have since replaced my daughters 700 with a 505 and she is also much, much happier. My two cents.

06-26-2009, 03:12 AM	#102
Jer Member Posts: 20 Karma: 169 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Device: Sony PRS-600	I'm in the same boat as Rjfarrell. I pre-ordered the 700 and did my best to like it. Unfortunately, it had to be sent in twice for horrid dust problems under the screen. It would actually get to looking like star constellations with all the dust that was getting in somehow. I bit the bullet and ordered a new red 505 unit. I miss the touch screen, but it's so much easier to read.

07-14-2009, 03:54 PM	#104
siulayhumga Connoisseur Posts: 55 Karma: 12 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: Sony PRS 505	Look at both 505 and 700 at the store and decided to pick 505 instead. Issues I see in 700 1. Touch screen is a nice function on papaer but does not work on a ebook. Too easy to get fingerprint on it and affect the reading. 2. The screen has a glare on it and make it hard to read.

07-14-2009, 04:46 PM	#105
kelly1010 Book Addict! Posts: 533 Karma: 1070 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Device: Sony PRS-505, iPod Touch, Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi	I would probably consider it, but not anytime sooner (since I've only had my 505 a few months). I really have no need for two readers, I mean come on...one person can only read on ONE ebook reader at a time, right? But by the time I'm ready they'll probably have newer models out, so I'd look for one of those. I would DEFINITELY consider it if they made one with Wireless.