PRS-300 Any reason not to get a PRS-300 - Page 2

Faenad · 10-17-2009, 10:59 AM

I would be careful about the Pocket Pro. The peeling paint issue that plagued the first colored PP are now reported on the supposedly ''all fixed'' second batch, and on black Bebook Mini.

I looked too at all the 5" readers and purchased a 300. Now waiting for it.

It may comes down to your degree of tolerance for crash. Personally I don't want anything to distract me from reading, so a buggy devices is a no-go especially as Booken has a very poor history for FW fix.

Mind you, Sony too should have fixed their epub support long ago too, but anyway I plan to use the LRF format on it as I already have a 505.

polly · 10-17-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

As for the 300, it's the only 5" eink device that we know the root name for the internal file system. That means that you can put the fonts on the internal memory and have your ePub files access the fonts for the fonts of your choice. This is a very nice feature. I have a 505 and while it doesn't justify ePub, it works very well and I don't mind the left justification. I like the look with the fonts I have chosen more so then LRF.

I cannot speak about the current Opus. Ask if anyone recently purchased one and find out if it still locks up.

The PocketPro comes with several choices of fonts installed. The user's manual describes how to add new ones and current owners report that that feature works properly.

Crusader · 10-17-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Faenad

It may comes down to your degree of tolerance for crash. Personally I don't want anything to distract me from reading, so a buggy devices is a no-go especially as Booken has a very poor history for FW fix.

Mind you, Sony too should have fixed their epub support long ago too, but anyway I plan to use the LRF format on it as I already have a 505.

I think I can tolerate the occasional freeze, especially if it's solvable with a soft reset (not having to mess with battery covers etc.).

To be honest the Opus is still at the top of my list. Compared to the 300 the Opus:

Pros:

Has a nicer form factor (at least to me)
Has a nicer UI
Seems to be slightly more responsive
Has more internal storage space
Has the option for a SD card
Handles ePub better (based on feedback)

Cons:

More expensive
Freezes

HarryT · 10-17-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by polly

The PocketPro comes with several choices of fonts installed. The user's manual describes how to add new ones and current owners report that that feature works properly.

That's for use with file formats like text and Mobipocket, though, isn't it? Doesn't work for ePub files, to the best of my knowledge. Please do correct me if I'm wrong.

dura · 10-17-2009, 11:39 AM

I love my PRS-300; beautiful buildquality and very accurate buttons.

HarryT · 10-17-2009, 11:42 AM

If you plan to keep the thing for a while, another "plus" for the Opus is the user-replaceable battery. I always change devices long before any Lithium Ion battery has a chance to "die", but I know that the non-replaceable Sony battery is a concern to some people.

Crusader · 10-17-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

If you plan to keep the thing for a while, another "plus" for the Opus is the user-replaceable battery. I always change devices long before any Lithium Ion battery has a chance to "die", but I know that the non-replaceable Sony battery is a concern to some people.

If I get a reader (regardless if it's an Opus/300) it will have to last me at least around 2-3 years. Hopefully by then something considerably better will have come along.

Crusader · 10-17-2009, 01:08 PM

Thanks for all the input from everyone. I've made my decision and placed an order for the Opus. It's more expensive but offers a nicer UI and better features.

Hopefully I won't regret it.

luvshihtzu · 10-22-2009, 05:52 AM

Just to let you know what I think of the Astak Pocket Pro. Mine arrived Saturday and tomorrow it is going back for a refund. 1.Menu print is too small for me 2.It takes 2-3 presses of most keys to make any changes, so you just sit and wait and wait. 3. Reader turns itself on when you are sure you have turned it off.(That is most irritating when you think it is being charged and it isn't) No way is this reader intuitive. Guess we have been very spoiled by our Kindles.

I did buy a Red Sony 505 on eBay tonight. Wish I had done this before wasting $20 on all the shipping back and forth for the Astak

The ePub conversion using Calibre didn't work, but the conversion using Lib2Go works fine on the Astak.

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10-17-2009, 10:59 AM	#16
Faenad Ad astra per aspera Posts: 347 Karma: 724 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mexico Device: PRS-505, PRS-300 & HTC HD2	I would be careful about the Pocket Pro. The peeling paint issue that plagued the first colored PP are now reported on the supposedly ''all fixed'' second batch, and on black Bebook Mini. I looked too at all the 5" readers and purchased a 300. Now waiting for it. It may comes down to your degree of tolerance for crash. Personally I don't want anything to distract me from reading, so a buggy devices is a no-go especially as Booken has a very poor history for FW fix. Mind you, Sony too should have fixed their epub support long ago too, but anyway I plan to use the LRF format on it as I already have a 505.

10-17-2009, 11:39 AM	#20
dura Groupie Posts: 174 Karma: 1062434 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Netherlands Device: Kobo H2O (2th edition), Kindle PW11	I love my PRS-300; beautiful buildquality and very accurate buttons.

10-17-2009, 11:42 AM	#21
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	If you plan to keep the thing for a while, another "plus" for the Opus is the user-replaceable battery. I always change devices long before any Lithium Ion battery has a chance to "die", but I know that the non-replaceable Sony battery is a concern to some people.

10-17-2009, 01:08 PM	#23
Crusader Space Cadet Posts: 1,180 Karma: 4030536 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Africa Device: Sony PRS-T1, Cybook Opus, Kobo Glo	Thanks for all the input from everyone. I've made my decision and placed an order for the Opus. It's more expensive but offers a nicer UI and better features. Hopefully I won't regret it.

10-22-2009, 05:52 AM	#24
luvshihtzu Groupie Posts: 194 Karma: 39390 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tucson, Arizona Device: Kindle DX Graphite, Sony 950 and iPad	Just to let you know what I think of the Astak Pocket Pro. Mine arrived Saturday and tomorrow it is going back for a refund. 1.Menu print is too small for me 2.It takes 2-3 presses of most keys to make any changes, so you just sit and wait and wait. 3. Reader turns itself on when you are sure you have turned it off.(That is most irritating when you think it is being charged and it isn't) No way is this reader intuitive. Guess we have been very spoiled by our Kindles. I did buy a Red Sony 505 on eBay tonight. Wish I had done this before wasting $20 on all the shipping back and forth for the Astak The ePub conversion using Calibre didn't work, but the conversion using Lib2Go works fine on the Astak.

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