PRS-900 Sony 300 vs. Sony 505 vs. Sony 600 vs. Sony 700 vs. Sony 900 - Page 9

mgmueller · 06-16-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by virplay

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._900BCKIT.html
Did u buy there?
Did u pay Import Fees Deposit?
They have to send it to Spain

Thx

I've bought quite a few units from B&H.
I had to pay customs fees all the time.
Some less professional companies send the readers as gifts or via smaller carriers. With B&H, you most likely will have to pay all the taxes. For me (Germany), it's usually something in the range of:
$ 40 shipment, € 50 taxes/customs.
To Germany, shipment from B&H usually is about 5 working days.

virplay · 06-16-2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mgmueller

I've bought quite a few units from B&H.
I had to pay customs fees all the time.
Some less professional companies send the readers as gifts or via smaller carriers. With B&H, you most likely will have to pay all the taxes. For me (Germany), it's usually something in the range of:
$ 40 shipment, € 50 taxes/customs.
To Germany, shipment from B&H usually is about 5 working days.

A bit expensive no?
the 900 + taxes + shipment = 400$

astra · 06-16-2010, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by virplay

A bit expensive no?
the 900 + taxes + shipment = 400$

What can I say?

My first ebook reader, Sony PRS-500 cost me:

Code:

SOPRS500U2	1	PRS-500U2 PORTABLE READING SYS
 Total:349.95
 Shipping Charges:41.00
 Tax:0.00
 Sub Total:390.95

plus 21.5% tax.

Since then, I always say: It was the best money investment I have ever done.
1 year later, I bought PRS-505 in the same place. I am using it right now. Everyday. Love it.

If you are a voracious reader, then it is worth every cent.

virplay · 06-16-2010, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by astra

What can I say?

My first ebook reader, Sony PRS-500 cost me:

Code:

SOPRS500U2	1	PRS-500U2 PORTABLE READING SYS
 Total:349.95
 Shipping Charges:41.00
 Tax:0.00
 Sub Total:390.95

plus 21.5% tax.

Since then, I always say: It was the best money investment I have ever done.
1 year later, I bought PRS-505 in the same place. I am using it right now. Everyday. Love it.

If you are a voracious reader, then it is worth every cent.

a bit expensive for a reader that I am not sure If I am going to love it reading about glare and contrast. I think I am going for the nook for the moment, cause all I want is to read book, that simple

astra · 06-16-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by virplay

all I want is to read book, that simple

Do you mean PRS-900 does more than that? Generally, it is the biggest complaint by non Sony users, that all Sony ebook readers do is reading books only.

In fact, Nook does more. It has a second display. Very distracting from pure reading experience. Just like Kindle's hardware keyboard. Bells and whistles.
That's why I love Sony. All it does is - reading books.
Good luck!

virplay · 06-16-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by astra

Do you mean PRS-900 does more than that? Generally, it is the biggest complaint by non Sony users, that all Sony ebook readers do is reading books only.

In fact, Nook does more. It has a second display. Very distracting from pure reading experience. Just like Kindle's hardware keyboard. Bells and whistles.
That's why I love Sony. All it does is - reading books.
Good luck!

Well some love prs 900 other hate it cuas that glare and band contrst. I dont want to pay 400$ for a reader that maybe is not for a good reading expereincie

astra · 06-16-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by virplay

Well some love prs 900 other hate it cuas that glare and band contrst. I dont want to pay 400$ for a reader that maybe is not for a good reading expereincie

Fair enough.
Good luck anyway, with whatever you decide to purchase

virplay · 06-16-2010, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by astra

Fair enough.
Good luck anyway, with whatever you decide to purchase

Thx. and nook have a better contrast and its more clear to read and u can always turn off the LCD color screen for not distracting

astra · 06-16-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by virplay

nook have a better contrast and its more clear to read

Quite probably b/c of Sony's touch screen.
Have you compared them side by side, or have seen pics?

virplay · 06-16-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by astra

Quite probably b/c of Sony's touch screen.
Have you compared them side by side, or have seen pics?

sure, reading in forums, watching videos and pics. 4 days reading and watching videos

.
Even at sony web page, some users talks about glare and band contrast problems. If I were in USA I could compare them personally, but I am not.

A friend of mine have a prs 600 touch, and the contrast is horrible. I am sure prs 900 is a bit better, but not a problem solved. I used to have a prs 700 and it was horrible reading there.

Sony 900 have a glare over the screen and Sony havent solved the problem yet.

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...064650#reviews

Pros: larger screen, touch screen
Cons: NO LIGHT, DISPLAY GLARE

Pros: Size
Cons: GLARE AGAIN!! Aaaaaggghhh!

virplay · 06-16-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by astra

Quite probably b/c of Sony's touch screen.
Have you compared them side by side, or have seen pics?

Do you have it? the 900? Can u tell me ur experiencie?

astra · 06-17-2010, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by virplay

Do you have it? the 900? Can u tell me ur experiencie?

No. I don't have it.
I have an aversion to touch screens in ebook readers. I only hope that my 505 lives long enough for Sony to improve screen technology. i.e., glare and contrast issues.
700 was an abomination, 600 was an improvement. People say 900 is slightly better than 600...we will see.
Although, I don't think it is possible to implement dictionary without either hardware keyboard or touch screen, or having an additional display like in Nook. Between many evils, the touch screen is the lesser one for me. Then again, to each its own. I know for a fact, that some people enjoy 700 and have chosen it over 505

kartu · 06-17-2010, 05:03 AM

virplay
Do you really care about the touchscreen?
Nooks have "behind the screen" touchscreen, which doesn't "corrupt" eink, but on the other hand, consumes more power and is not very durable, as I've heard.

virplay · 06-17-2010, 06:08 AM

Well i think i am going to buy the prs 900

barfi · 07-14-2010, 04:43 PM

If you buy the PRS-900 could you please share what you think of it? Do you like the screen, is the glare annoying, is the contrast good enough, is it comfortable to read?

I don't have an eReader yet, but I'd like to buy the 900 as well. But I'm still not sure whether to buy this one now or wait till next year when the new generation eInk displays will be available and there will be a much wider choice of devices.

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06-17-2010, 05:03 AM	#133
kartu PRS+ author Posts: 1,637 Karma: 2446233 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Sony PRS-300, 505, 600, 650, 950	virplay Do you really care about the touchscreen? Nooks have "behind the screen" touchscreen, which doesn't "corrupt" eink, but on the other hand, consumes more power and is not very durable, as I've heard.

06-17-2010, 06:08 AM	#134
virplay Enthusiast Posts: 31 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: none	Well i think i am going to buy the prs 900

07-14-2010, 04:43 PM	#135
barfi Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Device: none	If you buy the PRS-900 could you please share what you think of it? Do you like the screen, is the glare annoying, is the contrast good enough, is it comfortable to read? I don't have an eReader yet, but I'd like to buy the 900 as well. But I'm still not sure whether to buy this one now or wait till next year when the new generation eInk displays will be available and there will be a much wider choice of devices.