Planning on PRS-650, but... - Page 2

boxcorner · 01-30-2011, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bakura82

I am planning on getting a PRS-650 ...

Something that is not on your list, but which heavily influenced my final choice, was the Sony PRS-650's two English dictionaries and ten bilingual dictionaries. I find its double-tap dictionary look-up feature, using the touch-screen, invaluable.

speedlever · 01-30-2011, 08:37 AM

While Sony has many pluses, there are some usability issues that you should be aware of:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...2&postcount=18

Latinandgreek · 01-30-2011, 08:46 AM

The 950 divides the page up into thirds when put in landscape mode, so apparently an A4 page can be read with almost the same font size when viewed in landscape on the 950, but divided up into thirds. I image when reading articles that have a column format the extra inch might make for more pleasant reading in portrait view as well. Here is a video review of the 950's PDF viewing capabilities, if you want to have a look.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sYTLtYPh90

boxcorner · 01-30-2011, 09:01 AM

Make sure that you are comfortable using Sony's touch screen; some people don't like it.

bakura82 · 01-30-2011, 08:07 PM

Well, I ended up buying two 950s. I really like it. I thought it would be bigger, but it's not much larger than my 600 and it's even lighter (go figure). The wifi wasn't a big deal to me, but I think I migth actually use it more than I though. A quick email or facebook check while in bed might be nice.

Now this Pearl screen. Oh man. It's REALLY nice.

Thanks for you input everyone!

SeaBookGuy · 01-30-2011, 08:33 PM

I hit the Sony Store to check out the 350 and 650 as soon as they came out -- there was a 900 on display as well (the 950's weren't nearly ready), and its murkiness was quite apparent in comparison!

(You might change your profile to 950 now)

bakura82 · 01-30-2011, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaBookGuy

(You might change your profile to 950 now)

Thanks!

boxcorner · 01-31-2011, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bakura82

Well, I ended up buying two 950s ...

Wow! Doubly-good.

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01-30-2011, 08:37 AM	#17
speedlever Fanatic Posts: 592 Karma: 138200 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NC, USA Device: PW2014, PW2012, iPad Pro	While Sony has many pluses, there are some usability issues that you should be aware of: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...2&postcount=18

01-30-2011, 08:46 AM	#18
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	The 950 divides the page up into thirds when put in landscape mode, so apparently an A4 page can be read with almost the same font size when viewed in landscape on the 950, but divided up into thirds. I image when reading articles that have a column format the extra inch might make for more pleasant reading in portrait view as well. Here is a video review of the 950's PDF viewing capabilities, if you want to have a look. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sYTLtYPh90

01-30-2011, 09:01 AM	#19
boxcorner »(°±°)« Posts: 826 Karma: 775629 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: divisive reader	Make sure that you are comfortable using Sony's touch screen; some people don't like it.

01-30-2011, 08:07 PM	#20
bakura82 Zealot Posts: 111 Karma: 4736 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Paperwhite	Well, I ended up buying two 950s. I really like it. I thought it would be bigger, but it's not much larger than my 600 and it's even lighter (go figure). The wifi wasn't a big deal to me, but I think I migth actually use it more than I though. A quick email or facebook check while in bed might be nice. Now this Pearl screen. Oh man. It's REALLY nice. Thanks for you input everyone!

01-30-2011, 08:33 PM	#21
SeaBookGuy Can one read too much? Posts: 2,029 Karma: 2487799 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Naples, FL Device: Kindle PW 3, Sony 350 and 650	I hit the Sony Store to check out the 350 and 650 as soon as they came out -- there was a 900 on display as well (the 950's weren't nearly ready), and its murkiness was quite apparent in comparison! (You might change your profile to 950 now)

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