PRS-600 Any news on next-gen readers from Sony?

rahulm · 06-13-2010, 07:52 PM

I'm super close to pulling the trigger on a PRS600 (upgrade from 505) and I'm not sure if I should wait. The 505 works perfectly fine so it's not like I'll be without a reader.

Should I wait? Has there been any leaks about new readers? What do you guys think I should do?

JSWolf · 06-13-2010, 08:27 PM

Yes, wait. Supposedly the new higher contrast/faster eink screens should be out later this year.

rebarnmom · 06-13-2010, 08:29 PM

The prices seem to be going down, which may be a good sign, but don't they usually do their unveilings in October. I'm really hoping they'll have something new to wow us with this year!

petercreasey · 06-13-2010, 09:07 PM

Has anyone come up with any rationale for Sony's decision to discontinue the 505?

rebarnmom · 06-13-2010, 09:12 PM

Insanity?

Mike_73 · 06-14-2010, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by petercreasey

Has anyone come up with any rationale for Sony's decision to discontinue the 505?

Ha ha. An easy one. Strip some features and sell for the same price but sell as brandnew so everyone thinks "new is better". Add some features and charge more because it's more advanced.

(Ok, I'm being sarcastic here. No good reasons to discontinue 505!!!)

dorino · 06-14-2010, 12:02 PM

I'm pretty damn sure the 505's discontinuing willn't matter after the next generation of reads comes out. A PRS-300-esque 6-inch screen with the touch layer and the refresh speed of the 600/900 would blow the 505 out of the water, into the barrel, detonate the barrel, and then sell the 505's remains at market as sushi.

petercreasey · 06-14-2010, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorino

the 505's discontinuing willn't matter after the next generation of reads comes out. A PRS-300-esque 6-inch screen with the touch layer and the refresh speed of the 600/900 would blow the 505 out of the water, into the barrel, detonate the barrel, and then sell the 505's remains at market as sushi.

D, Only if those unnecessary features are important to someone.

dorino · 06-14-2010, 12:15 PM

Hey, the notetaking is great. I use it so much. As a student, it's been invaluable. I've saved a few dollars on packs of sticky notes, I'll tell you that!

And faster refresh rate is just great, there's really no downside to that, ya?

jswinden · 06-14-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dorino

...A PRS-300-esque 6-inch screen with the touch layer and the refresh speed of the 600/900 would blow the 505 out of the water....

You are merely describing the 600, and there is nothing new about the 600.

If sony wants to get my attention they need to introduce a more legible touch screen device and a Reader Library that works like an application should in Windows and MAC.

dorino · 06-14-2010, 12:29 PM

jswinden, ideally, my description would have a 600 with the contrast of the 300/505.

rahulm · 06-14-2010, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorino

jswinden, ideally, my description would have a 600 with the contrast of the 300/505.

you just described my perfect reader

Worldwalker · 06-14-2010, 12:49 PM

I don't want a touch screen. I can't be the only one who reads while eating Cheetos or doing other things that are very, very bad for touch screens. I like my 505; I want a 510: more internal memory, faster page turns, some respect for author-sort, PRS+ features, etc.

I'm very resistant to companies that try to make me re-buy things that I already have. If something is still working just fine, suited my needs when I bought it, and my needs haven't changed, why should I buy a new one? That's true of (among other things) cars, operating systems ... and ebook readers. I've even stayed married to the same person!

OrcaBlue · 06-14-2010, 12:52 PM

My perfect reader would be Sony with 9.7" screen of next generation e-ink without the resistive touch layer on top to degrade the display quality, yet still have the same touch and functions of PRS 900. That's all I need...

rebarnmom · 06-14-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Worldwalker

I'm very resistant to companies that try to make me re-buy things that I already have. If something is still working just fine, suited my needs when I bought it, and my needs haven't changed, why should I buy a new one? That's true of (among other things) cars, operating systems ... and ebook readers. I've even stayed married to the same person!

Well said! What's the term? Built-in obsolescence? I am so very happy with my Sony 700, I just wish they would give me the dictionary feature. I would even be willing to pay for it.

Staying married to the same person? Sadly, it doesn't seem to be the norm in our disposable society. Your spouse is blessed, as are you!

06-13-2010, 07:52 PM	#1
rahulm Zealot Posts: 139 Karma: 22164 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: None	Any news on next-gen readers from Sony? I'm super close to pulling the trigger on a PRS600 (upgrade from 505) and I'm not sure if I should wait. The 505 works perfectly fine so it's not like I'll be without a reader. Should I wait? Has there been any leaks about new readers? What do you guys think I should do?

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rebarnmom Wizard Posts: 1,289 Karma: 4525055 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: rural Illinois, USA Device: Sony PRS-700 (traded in), Sony PRS-650	Insanity?

06-14-2010, 12:02 PM	#7
dorino I'm odd. Take note. Posts: 325 Karma: 779 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Montana Device: deceased PRS-600, Nook STR	I'm pretty damn sure the 505's discontinuing willn't matter after the next generation of reads comes out. A PRS-300-esque 6-inch screen with the touch layer and the refresh speed of the 600/900 would blow the 505 out of the water, into the barrel, detonate the barrel, and then sell the 505's remains at market as sushi.

06-14-2010, 12:15 PM	#9
dorino I'm odd. Take note. Posts: 325 Karma: 779 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Montana Device: deceased PRS-600, Nook STR	Hey, the notetaking is great. I use it so much. As a student, it's been invaluable. I've saved a few dollars on packs of sticky notes, I'll tell you that! And faster refresh rate is just great, there's really no downside to that, ya?

06-14-2010, 12:29 PM	#11
dorino I'm odd. Take note. Posts: 325 Karma: 779 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Montana Device: deceased PRS-600, Nook STR	jswinden, ideally, my description would have a 600 with the contrast of the 300/505.

06-14-2010, 12:49 PM	#13
Worldwalker Curmudgeon Posts: 3,085 Karma: 722357 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: PRS-505	I don't want a touch screen. I can't be the only one who reads while eating Cheetos or doing other things that are very, very bad for touch screens. I like my 505; I want a 510: more internal memory, faster page turns, some respect for author-sort, PRS+ features, etc. I'm very resistant to companies that try to make me re-buy things that I already have. If something is still working just fine, suited my needs when I bought it, and my needs haven't changed, why should I buy a new one? That's true of (among other things) cars, operating systems ... and ebook readers. I've even stayed married to the same person!

06-14-2010, 12:52 PM	#14
OrcaBlue Groupie Posts: 189 Karma: 2190 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Sony PRS-500	My perfect reader would be Sony with 9.7" screen of next generation e-ink without the resistive touch layer on top to degrade the display quality, yet still have the same touch and functions of PRS 900. That's all I need...