PRS-600 PRS-600 - Page 6

zelda_pinwheel · 08-22-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by joe_video

Dictionary Response: Almost immediate
Browsing: Easy. A small definition is given at the bottom of the page. Tapping on it give a full definition with examples.
Conjugated verbs are recognized
Plural also recognized
Dictionary does not suggest option on word(s) not found
Words can be manually searched by using the virtual keyboard
Two choices of dictionary are provided: New Oxford American Dictionary or Oxford Dictionary of English
The dictionary the information like a paper dictionary. That is, Pronunciation, gender, similar words (not synonym), definition, example, etc...

thank you very much ! that is what i wanted to know. sounds brilliant.

of course, it would be even better if they had a french dictionary, and if you could install your own dictionaries and search all dictionaries installed... but it sounds like an excellent start.

Juliette · 08-22-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by joe_video

... just received my PRS-600 yesterday. No regrets !!! I was worried about the screen reflection problem reported on the PRS-700. I found the screen clear and slightly reflective (which is OK and very acceptable for a touch unit - my GPS does the same and my laptop is even worst !). It recognizes my Kingston 16GB SD HC Card, the PDF handling and reflow is excellent. There is no cover but rather a pocket to store the unit. All the features worked has expected except the library software which for some reasons my computer was aborting execution. The problem was easy resolved by downloading the latest version from Sony store. If I had to give a rating, it would be 4.5 stars (on a max of 5). Hope it may help !!!

Hi joe_video!

I'm glad you liked the new PRS. How did you find the "turning page by dragging on the screen" function? Is is easy?

Thank you

joe_video · 08-22-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Juliette

Hi joe_video!

I'm glad you liked the new PRS. How did you find the "turning page by dragging on the screen" function? Is is easy?

Thank you

"Turning page by dragging on the screen" works like a charm and is also intuitive like flipping pages in a book.
Strangely the action is set by default from left to right. Fortunately the motion is adjustable and can be easily changed in the reverse direction (right to left) in the option panel if yo prefer the other way around.
By holding on the touch screen after dragging, you can also turn pages repeatedly
Screen refresh quickly done on a flip page action
If you get tired of using screen there is also the "page turn buttons" [ < ] or [ > ] which can be used

Wetdogeared · 08-22-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Juliette

...How did you find the "turning page by dragging on the screen" function? Is is easy?..

If it's anything like the PRS-700, a wee flick of the thumb across the corner of the screen is all that's needed, either forward or backward. The small smudge you may leave isn't even in on the text portion of the page. This allows me to read with just one hand, which is my preference.

joe_video · 08-22-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Wetdogeared

If it's anything like the PRS-700, a wee flick of the thumb across the corner of the screen is all that's needed, either forward or backward. The small smudge you may leave isn't even in on the text portion of the page. This allows me to read with just one hand, which is my preference.

Yes you're right. It applies as well on the PRS-600

formerroadie · 08-22-2009, 04:56 PM

Wow. the new clearer pictures have me very excited. Thanks Oliver and Joe for all the information. I am no longer worried. I will be getting my PRS-600 soon, but the suspense is killing me. Want my first reader NOW! HAHA. I want to

on it asap. Oh well, I will have to wait to get it. I have a ton of articles to read, but computer screens kill my eyes. Can't do it.

Hey Joe, have you tried searching your documents? Just curious how that goes.

formerroadie · 08-22-2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe_video

"Turning page by dragging on the screen" works like a charm and is also intuitive like flipping pages in a book.
Strangely the action is set by default from left to right. Fortunately the motion is adjustable and can be easily changed in the reverse direction (right to left) in the option panel if yo prefer the other way around.
By holding on the touch screen after dragging, you can also turn pages repeatedly
Screen refresh quickly done on a flip page action
If you get tired of using screen there is also the "page turn buttons" [ < ] or [ > ] which can be used

Know why the pre-set is right to left? It's because the Japanese read their books in that direction. Sony being a Japanese company that is

.

formerroadie · 08-22-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

thank you very much ! that is what i wanted to know. sounds brilliant.

of course, it would be even better if they had a french dictionary, and if you could install your own dictionaries and search all dictionaries installed... but it sounds like an excellent start.

I too would love a French, German and Greek dictionary! That would make everything so much more attractive!

Juliette · 08-22-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by formerroadie

I too would love a French, German and Greek dictionary! That would make everything so much more attractive!

Yes- and a great tool if you're learning a language, or trying to enrich your vocabulary and you don't want to take a lot of notes about every word you can't translate as exactly as you'd like

PaulGuy · 08-22-2009, 10:15 PM

Some of you decided to go with the 505 after seeing the 600's screen. Does or will the 505 support the epub format? (Sonys website would indicate it doesen't). I already own and enjoy 2 Kindles, my interest in the new Sonys was to add the epub option to my arsenal.

lisreed · 08-22-2009, 10:30 PM

Sony Prs-505 already supports epub. It has for about a year.

anotherchance · 08-22-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by formerroadie

Know why the pre-set is right to left? It's because the Japanese read their books in that direction. Sony being a Japanese company that is

.

I never really thought about it before, in terms of replicating pbook page turning. I just thought left to right seemed analogous to a >> arrow. Right to left seems like "back" to me.

PaulGuy · 08-22-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lisreed

Sony Prs-505 already supports epub. It has for about a year.

Thanks!

doreenjoy · 08-23-2009, 12:26 AM

I wonder how long it will take some enterprising person to hack dictionaries for other languages?

I could use an Italian dictionary more than an English one.

Donnageddon · 08-23-2009, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by anotherchance

I never really thought about it before, in terms of replicating pbook page turning. I just thought left to right seemed analogous to a >> arrow. Right to left seems like "back" to me.

I have my 700 set up for a right to left page forward because it is analogous to turning a page.

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formerroadie Bada Bing Posts: 146 Karma: 504 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Device: Sony Reader PRS-600	Wow. the new clearer pictures have me very excited. Thanks Oliver and Joe for all the information. I am no longer worried. I will be getting my PRS-600 soon, but the suspense is killing me. Want my first reader NOW! HAHA. I want to on it asap. Oh well, I will have to wait to get it. I have a ton of articles to read, but computer screens kill my eyes. Can't do it. Hey Joe, have you tried searching your documents? Just curious how that goes.

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doreenjoy 01000100 01001010 Posts: 1,889 Karma: 2400000 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Polyamorous	I wonder how long it will take some enterprising person to hack dictionaries for other languages? I could use an Italian dictionary more than an English one.