PRS-900 Anyone even remotely considering selling their Reader for an IPAD - Page 2

SCION · 01-27-2010, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Estuche

Moreover, the more time I spend writing this and reading from my monitor the more I wonder if it's a mistake eye-health-wise!

R0B_IX · 01-27-2010, 10:14 PM

I certainly don't see myself replacing my reader with an iPad, but I am strongly considering replacing my netboook with a 3G iPad. I've tried to be a person that uses a one device fits all, but that doesn't work for me. As long as I can type/make notes at a reasonable speed, then every feature that I was looking for in my netbook will be better met by this new gadget.

MikeRo · 01-28-2010, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by elcreative

First, it's an LED screen, not LCD hence no backlight as pixels provide the light themselves (also means longer battery life... tho' I'd like more than 10 hours). Second... why replace... add... I see this as ideal for reading comics and non-fiction especially tech/history stuff where formatting is important to meaning and content.

It is an LCD screen with an LED back-light. The LCD screen is an in-plane switching version which results in better colour reproduction and wider viewing angles. Because the back-lighting is LED and not fluorescent it should be easier on the eyes for those of us bothered by such things. That being said, I have no desire to replace a dedicated reader with the ipad.

carlobee · 01-28-2010, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Penforhire

Not a chance. I've got a gaming laptop in the living room and a netbook in the bedroom. A "bigger iPhone" isn't very appealing to me, as an iPhone owner already. Maybe I'll feel differently after I play with one (and enter the Steve Jobs reality distortion field).

same here.. after Steve Jobs showed it, i was thinking it was just like a bigger iPhone. the name itself 'iPad' doesn't appeal that much to me..

kcnightfang · 01-28-2010, 04:02 AM

Honestly, it's shiny and all and I thought it might be worthwhile, but I have an iPhone, and iPod Classic (120GB) and a PRS-900. It fulfils all their functions in part, but not well enough to replace any of them.

iPhone- It's not small enough to carry in a pocket, so it loses the portable aspect, but gains screen size and processing power. Plus, there's no way I'm getting rid of the iPhone. (Unless AT&T decides to start failing more than ever, or the signal is screwy when I move. That's the ONLY reason I would get one of these things.)

iPod- It doesn't have the capacity that I need. End of story. There's just not enough storage on any of these models, plus the fact that it's format gimped for movies makes it an almost total non-starter as movie viewer. I could stick a few playlists and shows on it for when I'm reading or bored or whatever.

PRS-900- The screen difference really isn't *that* bad. I spend most of my time on my computer so that wouldn't change much. The problem is that LCD makes it a bit harder to focus on what I'm reading. And anyway I don't *want* a multitasking reader. I want it to do one thing, and do it well. That's personal preference, but I know I would get distracted by all the other stuff. I just want to read. That's it.

That's my take on the whole thing. I was thinking about getting one if it was closer to a computer and actually could do some heavier duty tasks. But honestly it doesn't have a place in my bag currently because it fills no niche that I need filled. I'm pretty good with the setup I have, I don't need this. If I needed a more portable computer, I'd trade my MacBook Pro for a MacBook Air. My main computer is a Mac Pro, so it's not like I would need a portable beast, just something to handle road tasks and maybe a little podcast recording.

Ben Thornton · 01-28-2010, 05:43 AM

I bought a Reader because:
- ergonomically, it works like a book (how it feels, where you use it)
- the screen is comfortable for reading whole books on
- the battery won't give out half way through!

I don't see the iPad addressing any of these key points. I've looked into reading ebooks off and on over 25 years of using various computers large and small, and the Reader is the first device that I've had that is actually comfortable to read on.

So, I'm in the "not even remotely" camp!

HarryT · 01-28-2010, 05:48 AM

I'll probably buy one when it's released in the UK, but as a portable video player, not as a reader.

kennyc · 01-28-2010, 06:20 AM

If only it had been named the islate. Sigh.

pdp21stcentury · 01-28-2010, 07:04 AM

Well I only have the PRS 300 but it fits in my pocket and has superb reading screen. The reading quality is the unique selling point to me. I have top dollar PC screen and it kills my eyes for reading long periods - whereas the PRS 300 is like reading a book. No strain. Period. That is enough to sell it to me. I also chose the 300 as this whole area is fast changing and very embryonic. In 18 months time it will be so much cheaper better faster etc. So I'm not going to invest too heavily up front. Re the Ipad - it is so huge. For me a computer and an ereader covers a lot of bases.

montsnmags · 01-28-2010, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

I'll probably buy one when it's released in the UK, but as a portable video player, not as a reader.

I'll probably buy one when it's released in Oz, primarily as a reader and browser.

Cheers,
Marc

mgmueller · 01-28-2010, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by krighton

consdiering the cost of my PRS900 and the cost of the low end IPAD, only $100 difference for color, wifi, i books, etc.

I'll order the iPad. But I'll order the Que as well.
iPad surely is a great gadget, but a different niche.
I've tested a tablet PC (with outdoor display) 3 years ago.
Phantastic, but not very useful. For 1500 Euros, functionality simply was too limited, compated to standard laptops.
But now, for $ 500 to $ 800, it's a different situation.
Still very limited capabilities. But for this price range, just surfing the web and sometimes checking a PowerPoint presentation is okay.

Laurentiu · 01-28-2010, 08:41 AM

Selling my PRS600? No!
Buying an iPad in addition to my reader? Probably... But, I think I'll wait until next year because:
- by then, the prices will be lower
- all potential problems will be discovered and fixed
- for sure next year's model will have additional features (knowing how Apple works, this is expected)

So, for now I'll stick with the PRS600 and I'll see what next year brings.

advocate2 · 01-28-2010, 09:35 AM

Not I. For a 10 inch screen I just use my Asus netbook and put it in Portrait mode. It works just fine and I have a fully functional Windows 7 device right there. I think that the Ipad will appeal to Iphone users, not ebook readers. I can, however, see wide commercial adoption of the Ipad for restaurants, wine stores, hospitals, etc. Any place with people walking around needed to sort and organize lots of data, inventory, et al will find the device a great aid.

dsvick · 01-28-2010, 10:13 AM

Nope. I got my 900 for reading, sure I could get the iPad for reading and replace it but that is about all I'd use it for. If it were more of a computer, then maybe I'd consider replacing my laptop. Right now though the iPad is more a sleek, shiny, cool looking portable entertainment device. I am tempted to get one just for the geek factor, but in all honesty the kids would get more use out of it than I would, and even for them it would pretty quickly lose its appeal.

I went through the same thing once when my wife told me if I really wanted an iPod touch I should get, we were in Best Buy at the time too. I'm so proud of myself, I talked myself out of it. Just like I'm doing with iPad now.

jbloudg20 · 01-28-2010, 10:16 AM

I'm not seeing how this could replace my reader. I use EInk displays because I sit in front of a computer for 12+ hours a day. My blue eyes just can't handle it, I get terrible headaches. I have no need for an LCD 'tablet', which is nothing more than a majorly crippled netbook. No multi-tasking? No flash?

If Sony released this, it would sell terribly. But since Apple did, everyone will eat it up. The specs are beyond horrible. It's nothing more than an iTouch.

If it ran Snow Leopard (and though some EFI fun allowed us to run Linux), I would give it a thought. As it sits? I'll pass. The new tablet HP released is much more useable.

View Poll Results: Will you sell your PRS-900 to buy an iPad
Hell Yes	9	6.57%
No Way	54	39.42%
I'll Keep my 900 and buy an iPad	13	9.49%
I don't even have a 900	61	44.53%
Voters: 137. You may not vote on this poll

01-28-2010, 07:04 AM	#24
pdp21stcentury Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: SONY PRS-300	Nope - why ? Well I only have the PRS 300 but it fits in my pocket and has superb reading screen. The reading quality is the unique selling point to me. I have top dollar PC screen and it kills my eyes for reading long periods - whereas the PRS 300 is like reading a book. No strain. Period. That is enough to sell it to me. I also chose the 300 as this whole area is fast changing and very embryonic. In 18 months time it will be so much cheaper better faster etc. So I'm not going to invest too heavily up front. Re the Ipad - it is so huge. For me a computer and an ereader covers a lot of bases.

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01-27-2010, 10:14 PM	#17
R0B_IX Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 48 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-300	I certainly don't see myself replacing my reader with an iPad, but I am strongly considering replacing my netboook with a 3G iPad. I've tried to be a person that uses a one device fits all, but that doesn't work for me. As long as I can type/make notes at a reasonable speed, then every feature that I was looking for in my netbook will be better met by this new gadget.

01-28-2010, 04:02 AM	#20
kcnightfang Member Posts: 19 Karma: 2058 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Sony PRS-900 but selling to move to and Ipad	Honestly, it's shiny and all and I thought it might be worthwhile, but I have an iPhone, and iPod Classic (120GB) and a PRS-900. It fulfils all their functions in part, but not well enough to replace any of them. iPhone- It's not small enough to carry in a pocket, so it loses the portable aspect, but gains screen size and processing power. Plus, there's no way I'm getting rid of the iPhone. (Unless AT&T decides to start failing more than ever, or the signal is screwy when I move. That's the ONLY reason I would get one of these things.) iPod- It doesn't have the capacity that I need. End of story. There's just not enough storage on any of these models, plus the fact that it's format gimped for movies makes it an almost total non-starter as movie viewer. I could stick a few playlists and shows on it for when I'm reading or bored or whatever. PRS-900- The screen difference really isn't that bad. I spend most of my time on my computer so that wouldn't change much. The problem is that LCD makes it a bit harder to focus on what I'm reading. And anyway I don't want a multitasking reader. I want it to do one thing, and do it well. That's personal preference, but I know I would get distracted by all the other stuff. I just want to read. That's it. That's my take on the whole thing. I was thinking about getting one if it was closer to a computer and actually could do some heavier duty tasks. But honestly it doesn't have a place in my bag currently because it fills no niche that I need filled. I'm pretty good with the setup I have, I don't need this. If I needed a more portable computer, I'd trade my MacBook Pro for a MacBook Air. My main computer is a Mac Pro, so it's not like I would need a portable beast, just something to handle road tasks and maybe a little podcast recording.

01-28-2010, 05:43 AM	#21
Ben Thornton Guru Posts: 900 Karma: 779635 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Device: Kindle 3, iPad 2 (but not for e-books)	I bought a Reader because: - ergonomically, it works like a book (how it feels, where you use it) - the screen is comfortable for reading whole books on - the battery won't give out half way through! I don't see the iPad addressing any of these key points. I've looked into reading ebooks off and on over 25 years of using various computers large and small, and the Reader is the first device that I've had that is actually comfortable to read on. So, I'm in the "not even remotely" camp!

01-28-2010, 05:48 AM	#22
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I'll probably buy one when it's released in the UK, but as a portable video player, not as a reader.

01-28-2010, 06:20 AM	#23
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,891 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	If only it had been named the islate. Sigh.

01-28-2010, 08:41 AM	#27
Laurentiu Connoisseur Posts: 94 Karma: 78 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Germany Device: iPad 2, Sony PRS-600 (no longer used)	Selling my PRS600? No! Buying an iPad in addition to my reader? Probably... But, I think I'll wait until next year because: - by then, the prices will be lower - all potential problems will be discovered and fixed - for sure next year's model will have additional features (knowing how Apple works, this is expected) So, for now I'll stick with the PRS600 and I'll see what next year brings.

01-28-2010, 09:35 AM	#28
advocate2 My Kingdom for Karma Posts: 430 Karma: 7125 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Vegas Device: Sony 350, 650, 950, Nook Color	Not I. For a 10 inch screen I just use my Asus netbook and put it in Portrait mode. It works just fine and I have a fully functional Windows 7 device right there. I think that the Ipad will appeal to Iphone users, not ebook readers. I can, however, see wide commercial adoption of the Ipad for restaurants, wine stores, hospitals, etc. Any place with people walking around needed to sort and organize lots of data, inventory, et al will find the device a great aid.

01-28-2010, 10:13 AM	#29
dsvick Wizard Posts: 2,737 Karma: 635747 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast Ohio, USA Device: PRS-900	Nope. I got my 900 for reading, sure I could get the iPad for reading and replace it but that is about all I'd use it for. If it were more of a computer, then maybe I'd consider replacing my laptop. Right now though the iPad is more a sleek, shiny, cool looking portable entertainment device. I am tempted to get one just for the geek factor, but in all honesty the kids would get more use out of it than I would, and even for them it would pretty quickly lose its appeal. I went through the same thing once when my wife told me if I really wanted an iPod touch I should get, we were in Best Buy at the time too. I'm so proud of myself, I talked myself out of it. Just like I'm doing with iPad now.

01-28-2010, 10:16 AM	#30
jbloudg20 Connoisseur Posts: 65 Karma: 30 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Storrs, CT Device: PRS-900 & K2i	I'm not seeing how this could replace my reader. I use EInk displays because I sit in front of a computer for 12+ hours a day. My blue eyes just can't handle it, I get terrible headaches. I have no need for an LCD 'tablet', which is nothing more than a majorly crippled netbook. No multi-tasking? No flash? If Sony released this, it would sell terribly. But since Apple did, everyone will eat it up. The specs are beyond horrible. It's nothing more than an iTouch. If it ran Snow Leopard (and though some EFI fun allowed us to run Linux), I would give it a thought. As it sits? I'll pass. The new tablet HP released is much more useable.