Sony prs-300 or Bookeen Cybook Opus?

Zzyzx · 01-18-2010, 08:06 AM

I'm looking for a second reader and I've almost landed on one of these two. I already have the prs-600 but i need something that does not have that much glare and which works better with more or less poor light.

Prs-300 and Opus are chosen mainly because of their size, I want to keep it small.

Which one would you choose? And why?

Terisa de morgan · 01-18-2010, 08:17 AM

I've chosen Opus because it's smaller, I can switch to Mobipocket and, if I keep ePub, it justifies (no ragged right text, please)

RonF · 01-18-2010, 10:07 AM

PRS-300 $179 (Newegg and BestBuy right now)
Cybook Opus $249

With that said, and even being a 300 owner, the Opus looks really nice and has some nice features missing on the 300, like the side button page turner, a little lighter, an SD card slot and double the internal memory. Both read Adobe ePub. If you would use some of the features and don't mind the price difference I would 2nd the Opus. But you also wouldn't go wrong with the 300 if you chose that instead.

Terisa de morgan · 01-18-2010, 10:21 AM

Well, yes, I hadn't talked about it because it's very different regarding to the country. Here, in Spain: Opus -> 250 €, PRS-300 -> 230 €. I've bought my second-hand Opus at Amazon Market Place by 220 $ (164€ at home).

RonF · 01-18-2010, 10:30 AM

If they are that close in price I would definitely say the Opus. Not sure what the Sony has over the Opus to pick it if the price is close.

Zzyzx · 01-18-2010, 03:37 PM

I think the price for the Opus at B&H is $219 right now, not including tax. With added tax, we're looking at $240, which is ok. The price is not the deciding point, though.

Oh well, I don't have to decide for a month yet. But if I'm buying I would most likely go for the Opus.

HarryT · 01-20-2010, 09:38 AM

The Opus is perhaps the best ePub reader currently on the market. I would, however, also take a look at the Pocketbook 360, which is also a very good 5" device.

Zzyzx · 01-21-2010, 04:48 AM

Thanks. What can I expect to pay for a Pocketbook, and do you know of any retailers in New York?

Forkosigan · 01-21-2010, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zzyzx

Thanks. What can I expect to pay for a Pocketbook, and do you know of any retailers in New York?

www.pocketbookreader.com

Zzyzx · 02-26-2010, 07:22 PM

Got my Opus today and I have to say that I love it!

It's small, easy to use and doesn't kill my hand the same way the prs-600 does.

Mathlete · 02-27-2010, 10:36 PM

I enjoy my Opus too.

The only thing I think it lacks is a search function. I would kill for a search function even if it was clumsy and awkward to use (and it would have to be with the Opus's simple controls).

HarryT · 02-28-2010, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mathlete

I enjoy my Opus too.

The only thing I think it lacks is a search function. I would kill for a search function even if it was clumsy and awkward to use (and it would have to be with the Opus's simple controls).

Not necessarily; the Pocketbook 360 has a search function and it works well. An "up/down/left/right/select" sort of "soft keyboard" is perfectly adequate for the short strings you're going to want to enter for a search.

01-18-2010, 08:06 AM	#1
Zzyzx Enthusiast Posts: 39 Karma: 4454 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo, Norway Device: Kindle Keyboard, Opus, Odyssey Frontlight, Kobo Mini	Sony prs-300 or Bookeen Cybook Opus? I'm looking for a second reader and I've almost landed on one of these two. I already have the prs-600 but i need something that does not have that much glare and which works better with more or less poor light. Prs-300 and Opus are chosen mainly because of their size, I want to keep it small. Which one would you choose? And why?

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01-18-2010, 08:17 AM	#2
Terisa de morgan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,631 Karma: 12595249 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Kobo Clara/Aura One/Forma,XiaoMI 5, iPad, Huawei MediaPad, YotaPhone 2	I've chosen Opus because it's smaller, I can switch to Mobipocket and, if I keep ePub, it justifies (no ragged right text, please)

01-18-2010, 10:07 AM	#3
RonF Zealot Posts: 139 Karma: 306 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY Device: Sony PRS-300, K3 WiFi, K4 NT, PW2	PRS-300 $179 (Newegg and BestBuy right now) Cybook Opus $249 With that said, and even being a 300 owner, the Opus looks really nice and has some nice features missing on the 300, like the side button page turner, a little lighter, an SD card slot and double the internal memory. Both read Adobe ePub. If you would use some of the features and don't mind the price difference I would 2nd the Opus. But you also wouldn't go wrong with the 300 if you chose that instead.

01-18-2010, 10:21 AM	#4
Terisa de morgan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,631 Karma: 12595249 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Kobo Clara/Aura One/Forma,XiaoMI 5, iPad, Huawei MediaPad, YotaPhone 2	Well, yes, I hadn't talked about it because it's very different regarding to the country. Here, in Spain: Opus -> 250 €, PRS-300 -> 230 €. I've bought my second-hand Opus at Amazon Market Place by 220 $ (164€ at home).

01-18-2010, 10:30 AM	#5
RonF Zealot Posts: 139 Karma: 306 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY Device: Sony PRS-300, K3 WiFi, K4 NT, PW2	If they are that close in price I would definitely say the Opus. Not sure what the Sony has over the Opus to pick it if the price is close.

01-18-2010, 03:37 PM	#6
Zzyzx Enthusiast Posts: 39 Karma: 4454 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo, Norway Device: Kindle Keyboard, Opus, Odyssey Frontlight, Kobo Mini	I think the price for the Opus at B&H is $219 right now, not including tax. With added tax, we're looking at $240, which is ok. The price is not the deciding point, though. Oh well, I don't have to decide for a month yet. But if I'm buying I would most likely go for the Opus.

01-20-2010, 09:38 AM	#7
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The Opus is perhaps the best ePub reader currently on the market. I would, however, also take a look at the Pocketbook 360, which is also a very good 5" device.

01-21-2010, 04:48 AM	#8
Zzyzx Enthusiast Posts: 39 Karma: 4454 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo, Norway Device: Kindle Keyboard, Opus, Odyssey Frontlight, Kobo Mini	Thanks. What can I expect to pay for a Pocketbook, and do you know of any retailers in New York?

02-26-2010, 07:22 PM	#10
Zzyzx Enthusiast Posts: 39 Karma: 4454 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo, Norway Device: Kindle Keyboard, Opus, Odyssey Frontlight, Kobo Mini	Got my Opus today and I have to say that I love it! It's small, easy to use and doesn't kill my hand the same way the prs-600 does.

02-27-2010, 10:36 PM	#11
Mathlete Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Device: Opus	I enjoy my Opus too. The only thing I think it lacks is a search function. I would kill for a search function even if it was clumsy and awkward to use (and it would have to be with the Opus's simple controls).