Firmware update for PRS-500 available - EPUB! - Page 12

kennyc · 12-03-2009, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EatingPie

Since I've been a contrarian for much of this thread, why stop now?

I like the margins. They are more aesthetically pleasing to my eye... more book-like (books have margins). I realize the Reader's "frame" can be viewed as a margin, but it just doesn't look like one to me.

I suspect the more "book like" appearance is why Sony did the margins.

-Pie

At least it's not me in THIS thread.

Hellmark · 12-03-2009, 01:09 PM

Personally though, I hate the wide margins. That is why I never buy anything from Sony. Even on printed books, I prefer margins smaller than what Sony goes with. Fit more words onto the page, so that it is fewer pages. Too big of a font, or too large of margins, just has always seemed wasteful to me.

iacchi · 12-04-2009, 02:28 PM

Just to let you know that I called Sony and they gave me the ref. number for the shipment - from Italy.
That is (after two successful attempts from Italy and Australia): even if you don't live in the US, if you pay shipment expenses you can have your firmware upgrade.

Ryzir · 12-08-2009, 03:32 PM

I received my PRS-500 with the new firmware last week. I immediately noticed that it has less available on board memory for books (not a huge deal). This week I started reading a new book and I can only get about 100 page turns before the battery dies! Before I sent it in I got about 1400. Anyone else experiencing this?

kkapkin · 12-18-2009, 06:34 PM

I just received my Updated SONY PRS-500
- There are new features such as date/time, format internal memory, seems to be faster, now I can type the page number to go to, seems to be more stable, etc.
- Problems: Battery runs out very quickly <100 pages (this is a show stopper for me), every time I plug it in the USB port getting a Windows system error because no SD or MC cards in my PRS-500

The unit comes with 90 day warranty which covers the entire unit. I will check to see if they are willing to fix the excessive battery drain issue, otherwise I will have to trade it in for one of the newer ones.

delphidb96 · 12-18-2009, 06:45 PM

Ummm... Yes! Mom got hers back and she's noticing she's having to re-charge every single day!

Me, I've been running my new K2 for about a week (making sure that the whispernet connection is turned off) between charges - and I read about five hours per day!

Derek

jasonkchapman · 12-18-2009, 07:17 PM

I haven't upgraded my 500 yet. I'm beginning to think I won't.

kennyc · 12-18-2009, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonkchapman

I haven't upgraded my 500 yet. I'm beginning to think I won't.

A friend did the trade-in instead.

iacchi · 12-19-2009, 08:48 AM

I've already sent mine to Sony, let's hope this battery problem will be fixed.

seveng · 12-19-2009, 02:10 PM

I haven't noticed any battery issues. I can still read about an hour at lunch three or four days in a row before I get down to half battery. Of course I'm still finishing up parts of my LRF library, I wonder if it's epub related.

I've been eyeing the nook anyway, and am thinking of some Android app ideas for an unlocked device.

delphidb96 · 12-19-2009, 04:00 PM

To solve the short-battery-life problem in upgraded PRS-500s:

1. Go on eBay.
2. Bid on cracked-screen Kindle 2s - specifically those purchased recently which still have warranty on them.
3. Win.
4. Send, under warranty, back to Amazon.
5. Revel in *NEW* K2!

Given that I've done this TWICE in the last month - both times getting the Kindle 2 for less than $50, I'd say this makes sense. (My second replacement is on it's way - again, a free repair under the existing warranty. Mom gets it as soon as it arrives!)

Derek

junkml · 12-19-2009, 05:56 PM

Step 6: Sell the K2 and buy a new Sony.

;

Quote:

Originally Posted by delphidb96

To solve the short-battery-life problem in upgraded PRS-500s:

1. Go on eBay.
2. Bid on cracked-screen Kindle 2s - specifically those purchased recently which still have warranty on them.
3. Win.
4. Send, under warranty, back to Amazon.
5. Revel in *NEW* K2!

Given that I've done this TWICE in the last month - both times getting the Kindle 2 for less than $50, I'd say this makes sense. (My second replacement is on it's way - again, a free repair under the existing warranty. Mom gets it as soon as it arrives!)

Derek

JSWolf · 12-19-2009, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by junkml

Step 6: Sell the K2 and buy a new Sony.

;

kennyc · 12-19-2009, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by junkml

Step 6: Sell the K2 and buy a new Sony.

;

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delphidb96 · 12-19-2009, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by junkml

Step 6: Sell the K2 and buy a new Sony.

;

Yeah. Right. As IF! (We're a 2 Kindle, 1 PRS500, 1 CybookGen3, 2 PDA, 1 iPod Touch, 3 computer family. And with all those hungry, hungry ebook apps to feed we don't have the money to waste buying a new Sony!

)

Derek

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12-03-2009, 01:09 PM	#167
Hellmark Wizard Posts: 2,592 Karma: 4290425 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Foristell, Missouri, USA Device: Nokia N800, PRS-505, Nook STR Glowlight, Kindle 3, Kobo Libra 2	Personally though, I hate the wide margins. That is why I never buy anything from Sony. Even on printed books, I prefer margins smaller than what Sony goes with. Fit more words onto the page, so that it is fewer pages. Too big of a font, or too large of margins, just has always seemed wasteful to me.

12-04-2009, 02:28 PM	#168
iacchi Zealot Posts: 122 Karma: 66 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne Device: PRS-500; Boox C67ML; Boox Max	Just to let you know that I called Sony and they gave me the ref. number for the shipment - from Italy. That is (after two successful attempts from Italy and Australia): even if you don't live in the US, if you pay shipment expenses you can have your firmware upgrade.

12-08-2009, 03:32 PM	#169
Ryzir Connoisseur Posts: 68 Karma: 28684 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Nook GL3, Kobo H2O, Nook STG, Sony PRS-300, Sony PRS-500	I received my PRS-500 with the new firmware last week. I immediately noticed that it has less available on board memory for books (not a huge deal). This week I started reading a new book and I can only get about 100 page turns before the battery dies! Before I sent it in I got about 1400. Anyone else experiencing this?

12-18-2009, 06:34 PM	#170
kkapkin Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: PRS500	I just received my Updated SONY PRS-500 - There are new features such as date/time, format internal memory, seems to be faster, now I can type the page number to go to, seems to be more stable, etc. - Problems: Battery runs out very quickly <100 pages (this is a show stopper for me), every time I plug it in the USB port getting a Windows system error because no SD or MC cards in my PRS-500 The unit comes with 90 day warranty which covers the entire unit. I will check to see if they are willing to fix the excessive battery drain issue, otherwise I will have to trade it in for one of the newer ones.

12-18-2009, 06:45 PM	#171
delphidb96 Wizard Posts: 2,999 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Citrus Heights, California Device: TWO Kindle 2s, one each Bookeen Cybook Gen3, Sony PRS-500, Axim X51V	Ummm... Yes! Mom got hers back and she's noticing she's having to re-charge every single day! Me, I've been running my new K2 for about a week (making sure that the whispernet connection is turned off) between charges - and I read about five hours per day! Derek

12-18-2009, 07:17 PM	#172
jasonkchapman Guru Posts: 767 Karma: 2347 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Device: Sony Reader, nook, Droid, nookColor, nookTablet	I haven't upgraded my 500 yet. I'm beginning to think I won't.

12-19-2009, 08:48 AM	#174
iacchi Zealot Posts: 122 Karma: 66 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne Device: PRS-500; Boox C67ML; Boox Max	I've already sent mine to Sony, let's hope this battery problem will be fixed.

12-19-2009, 02:10 PM	#175
seveng Member Posts: 24 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denver, CO Device: Sony PRS-500, Palm Pre	I haven't noticed any battery issues. I can still read about an hour at lunch three or four days in a row before I get down to half battery. Of course I'm still finishing up parts of my LRF library, I wonder if it's epub related. I've been eyeing the nook anyway, and am thinking of some Android app ideas for an unlocked device.

12-19-2009, 04:00 PM	#176
delphidb96 Wizard Posts: 2,999 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Citrus Heights, California Device: TWO Kindle 2s, one each Bookeen Cybook Gen3, Sony PRS-500, Axim X51V	To solve the short-battery-life problem in upgraded PRS-500s: 1. Go on eBay. 2. Bid on cracked-screen Kindle 2s - specifically those purchased recently which still have warranty on them. 3. Win. 4. Send, under warranty, back to Amazon. 5. Revel in NEW K2! Given that I've done this TWICE in the last month - both times getting the Kindle 2 for less than $50, I'd say this makes sense. (My second replacement is on it's way - again, a free repair under the existing warranty. Mom gets it as soon as it arrives!) Derek

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