Sony Reader Daily Edition - SCOOP! - Page 18

astra · 08-26-2009, 04:34 PM

The more I read this topic the more I have to restrain myself from buying a new 505...just in case.
Tall reader? The same width as 6"? What is a point? I mean if you use medium or large font then regardless how tall is the reader only so few words fits in one line!
Why could not they make 8" or even 7 with standard ratio?

Damn.

wallflower75 · 08-26-2009, 06:01 PM

I have a question--do you have to live in an area with 3G access in order to use the wireless feature? Because I don't, and if I'm going to lay out $400 for a wireless reader, I'd just as soon have the feature I'm paying the extra money for.

Mr. Goodbar · 08-26-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by wallflower75

I have a question--do you have to live in an area with 3G access in order to use the wireless feature? Because I don't, and if I'm going to lay out $400 for a wireless reader, I'd just as soon have the feature I'm paying the extra money for.

I would imagine that it just drops back to standard EDGE data if you're not in a 3G area. If they don't support EDGE it will be a really small footprint of coverage compared to what the Kindle offers. For the Kindle it adjusts to whatever data speed is available in your coverage area.

DrMoze · 08-26-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by astra

The more I read this topic the more I have to restrain myself from buying a new 505...just in case.
Tall reader? The same width as 6"? What is a point? I mean if you use medium or large font then regardless how tall is the reader only so few words fits in one line!
Why could not they make 8" or even 7 with standard ratio?

Damn.

I find the lines to be long enough; the longer screen means fewer page turns fwiw. And the option of a 2-page ladscape side-by-side view. I find this view handy in Word 2007; dunno ifI'd want it on a Reader though.

DrMoze · 08-26-2009, 07:25 PM

[Nevermind--I just read that the NYPL canceled its $100 out-of-town option.]

DrMoze · 08-26-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Wario

I want a comparison of the 505 and 600, but we have to wait until some one buy the new models. Also as Waterstones will be selling the new models, soon I hope. I just go down to my local store and compare my self

The Sony Reader Daily Edition, is not my cup of tea. Far to big. Then again I only want to read novel's.

I did a side-by-side between the 505 and 600 today. The backgrounds were a similar light gray (lighter than the 500), but the 505 text seems black while the 600 was a dark gray. Both are legible by themselves, but the better contrast of the 505 i obvious when you look at both of them together. (BTW, I wound up buying a 300--review is posted in this subforum.)

doreenjoy · 08-26-2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by astra

The more I read this topic the more I have to restrain myself from buying a new 505...just in case.
Tall reader? The same width as 6"? What is a point? I mean if you use medium or large font then regardless how tall is the reader only so few words fits in one line!
Why could not they make 8" or even 7 with standard ratio?

Damn.

I have failing eyesight so I have to read a large font. I'm interested in the bigger screen because as I continue to lose my eyesight, I'll have to make the font bigger and bigger. With a 7" screen I'll have more words per line, even at a large font.

Teddman · 08-26-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by astra

The more I read this topic the more I have to restrain myself from buying a new 505...just in case.
Damn.

The 505 is still the best in my book, because all I really want is good readable contrast, at least a 6" screen, and good format support. The 505 had all of that.

What I'm wondering is, why didn't Sony come out with a new 6" non-touch reader, or at least keep making the 505?

doreenjoy · 08-26-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Teddman

The 505 is still the best in my book, because all I really want is good readable contrast, at least a 6" screen, and good format support. The 505 had all of that.

What I'm wondering is, why didn't Sony come out with a new 6" non-touch reader, or at least keep making the 505?

I'm guessing they wanted the non-touch model to be at a lower price point, and they didn't see a market for 2 non-touch models. It would be Un-Sony-ish to have more than 3 models of a consumer electronics product, IMO.

I can see the casual reader going for the portability and price point of the 300, especially since Sony is pushing library support. Imagine people talking themselves into it: "It's $199, but I'll save money reading library books on it that I never have to go to the library to check out."

oncdoc · 08-27-2009, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jdclucidly

Look at the comparisons of contrast ratios in this official press shot below (look at the black toolbar at the bottom of the screen). The 300 is clearly at the level of the 505. And then it's just down hill from there. The 600 is clearly inferior as we already knew. And the new "Daily" is just aweful. Damn it, Sony! This isn't rocket science! Didn't you do ANY research in to why your 700 failed!?

why we do know 600 screen is worse? where do u get that from?

also will the 600 be able to check out books at all?

oncdoc · 08-27-2009, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DrMoze

I did a side-by-side between the 505 and 600 today. The backgrounds were a similar light gray (lighter than the 500), but the 505 text seems black while the 600 was a dark gray. Both are legible by themselves, but the better contrast of the 505 i obvious when you look at both of them together. (BTW, I wound up buying a 300--review is posted in this subforum.)

u got a 600? how?

oncdoc · 08-27-2009, 06:59 AM

another question, out the door where would the best price for the 600 be when available. amazon? i dont see it yet there.

igorsk · 08-27-2009, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by oncdoc

u got a 600? how?

In case you didn't notice, it's been released and is available in stores (at least in SonyStyle).

oncdoc · 08-27-2009, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by igorsk

In case you didn't notice, it's been released and is available in stores (at least in SonyStyle).

i am sow this morning. working on my coffee. sorry. I want it but will wait for a slickdeal of sorts. free books, or something. cheers and have a great day.

astra · 08-27-2009, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by doreenjoy

I have failing eyesight so I have to read a large font. I'm interested in the bigger screen because as I continue to lose my eyesight, I'll have to make the font bigger and bigger. With a 7" screen I'll have more words per line, even at a large font.

I think you completely failed to understand the point.

I want to read with bigger fonts too! BUT it doesn't matter whether it is 7", 9" or 123" tall if the width of the screen is the same as in 505, then you will get on the new reader exactly the same amount of words per line as on 505, unless you prefer to read in landscape, which is:
1. a pain in the neck on 505, because the lower lines are half-invisible & page turn is a lot slower.
2. you will have to turn pages a lot more often than in portrait mode.

08-26-2009, 07:25 PM	#260
DrMoze Booknut Posts: 860 Karma: 2852 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida! Device: Sony Reader 500/505/300/350, Nook Glowlight Plus (6")	[Nevermind--I just read that the NYPL canceled its $100 out-of-town option.] Last edited by DrMoze; 08-26-2009 at 07:32 PM.

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08-26-2009, 04:34 PM	#256
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	The more I read this topic the more I have to restrain myself from buying a new 505...just in case. Tall reader? The same width as 6"? What is a point? I mean if you use medium or large font then regardless how tall is the reader only so few words fits in one line! Why could not they make 8" or even 7 with standard ratio? Damn.

08-26-2009, 06:01 PM	#257
wallflower75 Groupie Posts: 176 Karma: 223852 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Illinois Device: Kindle Voyage/iPhone 6 Plus/iPad mini	I have a question--do you have to live in an area with 3G access in order to use the wireless feature? Because I don't, and if I'm going to lay out $400 for a wireless reader, I'd just as soon have the feature I'm paying the extra money for.

08-27-2009, 06:59 AM	#267
oncdoc Addict Posts: 299 Karma: 300 Join Date: May 2009 Device: kindle, pocket pro	another question, out the door where would the best price for the 600 be when available. amazon? i dont see it yet there.