Preorder PRS-300 and PRS-600 from SonyStyle.com - Page 10

astra · 08-21-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lev

someone has already had a hands on experience with the prs 600 in canada. check out the prs 600 thread on sony 700 forum here in mobileread. Aparently the screen is the same (or almost the same ) as prs 700

Could you provide the link please?

lev · 08-21-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by astra

Could you provide the link please?

sure can do..
he also posted some pics of the red touch. a bit blurry though..(not due to screen but the photos

)

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...t=53402&page=2

doodlydood · 08-21-2009, 01:26 PM

I just got mine in Ottawa. I already have a 505. Whilst they aren't side-by-side, my initial thoughts:

- I like the 'shape' of the new unit
- Finish on par with sony products. Quite good.
- Yes, I immediately noted that the screen has more glare from the plastic screen over the glass.
- I believe the 505 has better contrast
- The speed of the PRS-600 (page flips, etc) is excellent. Notably faster than the 505.
- Annotations work as you would expect, haven't tried moving them back to the PC/MAC

On the whole, it's not worth changing from the 505 unless annotations are compelling. If there's not already a host of additional comments I'll post more comparisons and some pictures of both side-by-side later tonight.

Aron

Contrast is comparable, perhaps a bit lighter.

The casing and finish are quite nice. There is a film over the metal back, not sure if it is intended to be permanent or peel off - looks fairly robust.

lev · 08-21-2009, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doodlydood

I just got mine in Ottawa. I already have a 505. Whilst they aren't side-by-side, my initial thoughts:

- I like the 'shape' of the new unit
- Finish on par with sony products. Quite good.
- Yes, I immediately noted that the screen has more glare from the plastic screen over the glass.
- I believe the 505 has better contrast
- The speed of the PRS-600 (page flips, etc) is excellent. Notably faster than the 505.
- Annotations work as you would expect, haven't tried moving them back to the PC/MAC

On the whole, it's not worth changing from the 505 unless annotations are compelling. If there's not already a host of additional comments I'll post more comparisons and some pictures of both side-by-side later tonight.

Aron

Contrast is comparable, perhaps a bit lighter.

The casing and finish are quite nice. There is a film over the metal back, not sure if it is intended to be permanent or peel off - looks fairly robust.

Any review/previews would be great. especially pics! so far the other review is a hands on experience at the store on demo products. so if you already have it home you can give us a detailed review (or even a short video clip!!) I know I'm asking too much but really curious!

How bad is the glare issue. I think I can live with less clarity but glare is another problem..

btw, what color did you get?

wachuko · 08-21-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lev

Any review/previews would be great. especially pics! so far the other review is a hands on experience at the store on demo products. so if you already have it home you can give us a detailed review (or even a short video clip!!) I know I'm asking too much but really curious!

How bad is the glare issue. I think I can live with less clarity but glare is another problem..

btw, what color did you get?

+1

wachuko · 08-21-2009, 01:39 PM

I thought these were not available until after the 25th????

Coooooool!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by doodlydood

I just got mine in Ottawa. I already have a 505. Whilst they aren't side-by-side, my initial thoughts:

- I like the 'shape' of the new unit
- Finish on par with sony products. Quite good.
- Yes, I immediately noted that the screen has more glare from the plastic screen over the glass.
- I believe the 505 has better contrast
- The speed of the PRS-600 (page flips, etc) is excellent. Notably faster than the 505.
- Annotations work as you would expect, haven't tried moving them back to the PC/MAC

On the whole, it's not worth changing from the 505 unless annotations are compelling. If there's not already a host of additional comments I'll post more comparisons and some pictures of both side-by-side later tonight.

Aron

Contrast is comparable, perhaps a bit lighter.

The casing and finish are quite nice. There is a film over the metal back, not sure if it is intended to be permanent or peel off - looks fairly robust.

lev · 08-21-2009, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wachuko

I thought these were not available until after the 25th????

Coooooool!!!!

well they aren't as far as I know unless you live in Canada.

borders and sony us site is still saying pre-order and release date is set on 31st...

JSWolf · 08-21-2009, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doodlydood

I just got mine in Ottawa. I already have a 505. Whilst they aren't side-by-side, my initial thoughts:

- I like the 'shape' of the new unit
- Finish on par with sony products. Quite good.
- Yes, I immediately noted that the screen has more glare from the plastic screen over the glass.
- I believe the 505 has better contrast
- The speed of the PRS-600 (page flips, etc) is excellent. Notably faster than the 505.
- Annotations work as you would expect, haven't tried moving them back to the PC/MAC

On the whole, it's not worth changing from the 505 unless annotations are compelling. If there's not already a host of additional comments I'll post more comparisons and some pictures of both side-by-side later tonight.

Aron

Contrast is comparable, perhaps a bit lighter.

The casing and finish are quite nice. There is a film over the metal back, not sure if it is intended to be permanent or peel off - looks fairly robust.

What version eBook Library comes with the 600?

lev · 08-21-2009, 02:37 PM

Also does it come with any free books?

Bilbo1967 · 08-21-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by lev

Also does it come with any free books?

Apart from the 1000's you can download from MobileRead?

pking36330 · 08-21-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

What version eBook Library comes with the 600?

Supposed to be v3.0 (which hasn't been posted yet). Would your guess be that 3.0 just supports the drivers to recognize the 300 and 600 and that ePub support will emerge later in 3.x?

JSWolf · 08-21-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by pking36330

Supposed to be v3.0 (which hasn't been posted yet). Would your guess be that 3.0 just supports the drivers to recognize the 300 and 600 and that ePub support will emerge later in 3.x?

I'm hoping that ePub Library that came with the 600 also comes with an OS X version. I don't see any reason why ePub support in eBook Library would come later as the current downloadable version already has it.

doodlydood · 08-21-2009, 04:20 PM

Hi All,

(Video of PRS-600 and 505 SIDE-BY-SIDE in the link)

I was thrilled to get it so early as well! It comes with 11 "books" installed, but really they are just samples and snippets. Nothing worth reading.

It does have the V3 of the Library software embedded, but it is apparently just a download application to the Sony web-site and it FAILS to install on either a Mac or Windows ("an error occurred while downloading software, please check internet connection and try again").

I actually bought two of these units. I'm sorry to say that one is certainly going back - my friend's first comment (an eBook newbie) was that the glare would give him migraines.

At any rate, for those of you anxious to see, here's some initial low-res pics and a video including a side-by-side comparison of the 505 and 600..

wachuko · 08-21-2009, 04:44 PM

Thank you. So your take is

Even for a first timer like me? So best to grab a 505?? and hope for a firmware update?

A bit confused...

Quote:

Originally Posted by doodlydood

Hi All,

I was thrilled to get it so early as well! It comes with 11 "books" installed, but really they are just samples and snippets. Nothing worth reading.

It does have the V3 of the Library software embedded, but it is apparently just a download application to the Sony web-site and it FAILS to install on either a Mac or Windows ("an error occurred while downloading software, please check internet connection and try again").

I actually bought two of these units. I'm sorry to say that one is certainly going back - my friend's first comment (an eBook newbie) was that the glare would give him migraines.

At any rate, for those of you anxious to see, here's some initial low-res pics and a video.

lev · 08-21-2009, 04:51 PM

thanks for going to all that trouble to post pics and videos doodlydood.

This glare is really making me think about canceling my pre-order. Is it really that bad?

08-21-2009, 04:20 PM	#148
doodlydood Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 182342 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Device: PRS-505, Kindle 3, iPad, Nook Touch, Kobo Touch	PRS-600 Video and Pictures Hi All, (Video of PRS-600 and 505 SIDE-BY-SIDE in the link) I was thrilled to get it so early as well! It comes with 11 "books" installed, but really they are just samples and snippets. Nothing worth reading. It does have the V3 of the Library software embedded, but it is apparently just a download application to the Sony web-site and it FAILS to install on either a Mac or Windows ("an error occurred while downloading software, please check internet connection and try again"). I actually bought two of these units. I'm sorry to say that one is certainly going back - my friend's first comment (an eBook newbie) was that the glare would give him migraines. At any rate, for those of you anxious to see, here's some initial low-res pics and a video including a side-by-side comparison of the 505 and 600.. Last edited by doodlydood; 08-21-2009 at 04:58 PM.

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08-21-2009, 01:26 PM	#138
doodlydood Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 182342 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Device: PRS-505, Kindle 3, iPad, Nook Touch, Kobo Touch	I just got mine in Ottawa. I already have a 505. Whilst they aren't side-by-side, my initial thoughts: - I like the 'shape' of the new unit - Finish on par with sony products. Quite good. - Yes, I immediately noted that the screen has more glare from the plastic screen over the glass. - I believe the 505 has better contrast - The speed of the PRS-600 (page flips, etc) is excellent. Notably faster than the 505. - Annotations work as you would expect, haven't tried moving them back to the PC/MAC On the whole, it's not worth changing from the 505 unless annotations are compelling. If there's not already a host of additional comments I'll post more comparisons and some pictures of both side-by-side later tonight. Aron Contrast is comparable, perhaps a bit lighter. The casing and finish are quite nice. There is a film over the metal back, not sure if it is intended to be permanent or peel off - looks fairly robust.

08-21-2009, 02:37 PM	#144
lev Zealot Posts: 131 Karma: 274 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: none	Also does it come with any free books?

08-21-2009, 04:51 PM	#150
lev Zealot Posts: 131 Karma: 274 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: none	thanks for going to all that trouble to post pics and videos doodlydood. This glare is really making me think about canceling my pre-order. Is it really that bad?