Features of the new prs - Page 2

Trini · 07-18-2011, 11:39 AM

I have no complaints about my 650, it's beautiful. I don't miss wifi and if it had it I doubt I would use it that much. The embedded software needs to be changed though. I've only used it once, after that it's Calibre all the way!

The battery life should be improved. It's not bad but I'm sure the other brands have longer battery life.It also would be nice to get a charger with it as was mentioned earlier. Also maybe the charger can allow you to read at the same time.

The price will have to go down though given Amazon, Kobo and the nook prices.

danwdoo · 07-18-2011, 12:11 PM

I just want to be able to browse and buy books at the online store without first having to be redirected to the PC software

. I'm not looking for non-book features, but there are some things that could be improved.

How about all purchased books being (by option) stored online and then easily browsable and instantly downloadable from both the device and any apps on various devices such as the PC with the option to sync current reading so you can switch devices mid book and continue where you were. An online personal library of sorts, but available offline too. Buying books would add them to your online library, which if you want, can be set to auto download to your device(s). The process is way more complex than it has to be right now. Oh, and it needs to continue to support all 3rd party book stores and libraries!

I'm not sure how much it's changed on the 650 and other newer readers, but I have a 505 and would like real series information on the reader so I don't have to manage that so much myself, though Calibre helps here immensely.

Basically, I would like usability improvements more than just new features per say.

One can hope...

Phogg · 07-18-2011, 04:56 PM

Make a five inch ereader to mil-spec toughness standards, with solar battery charging and it should run for about $360, and it would sell to a good sized market.

Bells and whistles do not trump reliability and durability.

SensualPoet · 07-18-2011, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elcreative

But is the Bloomberg article pricing related to last gen prices, current gen prices or an invention as Sony themselves say... personally I prefer facts not rumours, insider stories, unattributed comments etc. Item price vs competition is a little difficult to make when rating facts against possible fiction... and one thing about the "rules of the market" is they aren't cast in stone and there are always exceptions...

One thing is for sure:

6" Pearl Kindle in the US can be had for $114 with wifi
6" Pearl Kobo can be had in the US for $130 with wifi and touch
6" Pearl Nook had be had in the US for $140 with wifi and touch

and the Sony?

5" Pearl Sony in the US for $180 with touch
6" Pearl Sony in the US for $230 with touch
7" Pearl Sony in the US for $300 with wifi and touch

This isn't rumour, it's reality. Sony is 102% more expensive than a functionally similar Kindle.

The rumour is Sony will provide a refresh of at least two existing eink models next month. Hopefully one of the refreshes will be price.

elcreative · 07-18-2011, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SensualPoet

One thing is for sure:

6" Pearl Kindle in the US can be had for $114 with wifi
6" Pearl Kobo can be had in the US for $130 with wifi and touch
6" Pearl Nook had be had in the US for $140 with wifi and touch

and the Sony?

5" Pearl Sony in the US for $180 with touch
6" Pearl Sony in the US for $230 with touch
7" Pearl Sony in the US for $300 with wifi and touch

This isn't rumour, it's reality. Sony is 102% more expensive than a functionally similar Kindle.

The rumour is Sony will provide a refresh of at least two existing eink models next month. Hopefully one of the refreshes will be price.

In your opinion... it's a free world and many of us disagree so if you think your machines are functionally the same as Sonys, fine but so what... I've had a Kindle, I've got rid of a Kindle... didn't like the feel, the size (didn't fit my pockets so unable to easily take around with me) and the unwanted keyboard not to say the company tied DRM/format. The Kobo and the Nook are irrelevant outside the US basically so thanks but I'll stick with what works for my needs and I'm sure others will... oh, your Sony prices are also wrong as far as the UK is concerned - they're cheaper than that even with a 20% sales tax included...

Hey... it isn't rumour it's reality...

Phogg · 07-18-2011, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SensualPoet

One thing is for sure:

6" Pearl Kindle in the US can be had for $114 with wifi
6" Pearl Kobo can be had in the US for $130 with wifi and touch
6" Pearl Nook had be had in the US for $140 with wifi and touch

and the Sony?

5" Pearl Sony in the US for $180 with touch
6" Pearl Sony in the US for $230 with touch
7" Pearl Sony in the US for $300 with wifi and touch

This isn't rumour, it's reality. Sony is 102% more expensive than a functionally similar Kindle.

The rumour is Sony will provide a refresh of at least two existing eink models next month. Hopefully one of the refreshes will be price.

Sony is listing the MSRP and destributors are selling them for much less. I got my PRS-350 for $116. That is not a rare price.

Latinandgreek · 07-18-2011, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elcreative

The Kobo and the Nook are irrelevant outside the US basically so thanks but I'll stick with what works for my needs and I'm sure others will...

The Nook is not available outside the U.S. but the Kobo is (it is a Canadian company, and is available in Canada. I believe that it will be going international). The Kobo has even recently launched a German ebook store I believe.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phogg

Sony is listing the MSRP and destributors are selling them for much less. I got my PRS-350 for $116. That is not a rare price.

Yes, I paid $129 for mine and recently paid $105 for one as a gift. Both devices were new and bought online from BH Video and Borders, respectively. The 7-inch 950 has often sold for $200 (I am still itching to pick one up, but I haven't been to the U.S. recently!)

In all honesty, I do believe that the Sony devices are worth a premium price, however. I paid $300 for my first Sony reader and never regretted a penny.

elcreative · 07-19-2011, 07:50 AM

Latinandgreek... sorry, should have said outside North America rather than the US...

Coops · 07-19-2011, 09:51 AM

Would like to see in next PRS :-

User selectable (and ability to add) range of fonts.

Ability to specify the point size of small, medium etc to nearest 1/2 point (if this enough, or less?) to get rid of the ridiculous differences currently.

Bonus points for seeing whether the Ventura MGS system can generate enough power to keep a 350 going for ever and ever without need to plug in... "automatic watch with a digital display driven by a micro-generator" (see http://forums.watchuseek.com/f79/ven...AE-515186.html )

ps keep the page turn buttons... the touch swipe is not for me.

Latinandgreek · 07-19-2011, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elcreative

Latinandgreek... sorry, should have said outside North America rather than the US...

No problem!

Pinecone · 07-19-2011, 01:25 PM

1- Solar charging - not helpful if you seldom read outdoors or in very bright light.

2- WiFi - great in the certain areas, worthless on others. And I want the book in Calibre to handle the cover, metadata, and series/collection information.

3- Books stored online, not helpful for those of use you travel in internationally and do not have access to wifi much of the time (I can put my entire Calibre library on my laptop though).

elcreative · 07-19-2011, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinecone

1- Solar charging - not helpful if you seldom read outdoors or in very bright light.

2- WiFi - great in the certain areas, worthless on others. And I want the book in Calibre to handle the cover, metadata, and series/collection information.

3- Books stored online, not helpful for those of use you travel in internationally and do not have access to wifi much of the time (I can put my entire Calibre library on my laptop though).

Have you tried the new Portable calibre... put entire library AND calibre on memory stick and use on any PC with no installation...

kartu · 07-19-2011, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SensualPoet

One thing is for sure:

6" Pearl Kindle in the US can be had for $114 with wifi
6" Pearl Kobo can be had in the US for $130 with wifi and touch
6" Pearl Nook had be had in the US for $140 with wifi and touch

and the Sony?

5" Pearl Sony in the US for $180 with touch
6" Pearl Sony in the US for $230 with touch
7" Pearl Sony in the US for $300 with wifi and touch

This isn't rumour, it's reality. Sony is 102% more expensive than a functionally similar Kindle.

The rumour is Sony will provide a refresh of at least two existing eink models next month. Hopefully one of the refreshes will be price.

Didn't know Kindles' had touchscreen and epub support.

Purple Lady · 07-20-2011, 12:59 AM

I love my 950, but it would be nice to have more range in font sizes, the ability to change fonts, and the ability to choose justification. With just these changes it would be perfect for me. Oh, and maybe a choice other than the silver.

Pinecone · 07-20-2011, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elcreative

Have you tried the new Portable calibre... put entire library AND calibre on memory stick and use on any PC with no installation...

I have not tried it. I just copy my Calibre Lib onto my laptop before a trip. Then either copy it back to my desktop when I get back, or just import the new books into my Calibre Lib on my desktop. When traveling, if I get new books, I don't always do a full metadata gathering and such.

07-18-2011, 12:11 PM	#17
danwdoo Groupie Posts: 168 Karma: 2584958 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Device: Kindle PW2	I just want to be able to browse and buy books at the online store without first having to be redirected to the PC software . I'm not looking for non-book features, but there are some things that could be improved. How about all purchased books being (by option) stored online and then easily browsable and instantly downloadable from both the device and any apps on various devices such as the PC with the option to sync current reading so you can switch devices mid book and continue where you were. An online personal library of sorts, but available offline too. Buying books would add them to your online library, which if you want, can be set to auto download to your device(s). The process is way more complex than it has to be right now. Oh, and it needs to continue to support all 3rd party book stores and libraries! I'm not sure how much it's changed on the 650 and other newer readers, but I have a 505 and would like real series information on the reader so I don't have to manage that so much myself, though Calibre helps here immensely. Basically, I would like usability improvements more than just new features per say. One can hope... Last edited by danwdoo; 07-18-2011 at 01:16 PM.

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07-18-2011, 11:39 AM	#16
Trini Connoisseur Posts: 60 Karma: 498442 Join Date: May 2010 Device: sony prs650	I have no complaints about my 650, it's beautiful. I don't miss wifi and if it had it I doubt I would use it that much. The embedded software needs to be changed though. I've only used it once, after that it's Calibre all the way! The battery life should be improved. It's not bad but I'm sure the other brands have longer battery life.It also would be nice to get a charger with it as was mentioned earlier. Also maybe the charger can allow you to read at the same time. The price will have to go down though given Amazon, Kobo and the nook prices.

07-18-2011, 04:56 PM	#18
Phogg PHD in Horribleness Posts: 2,320 Karma: 23599604 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the ironbound section, near avenue L Device: Just a whole bunch. I guess I am a collector now.	Make a five inch ereader to mil-spec toughness standards, with solar battery charging and it should run for about $360, and it would sell to a good sized market. Bells and whistles do not trump reliability and durability.

07-19-2011, 07:50 AM	#23
elcreative Wizard Posts: 2,888 Karma: 5875940 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: PRS505, 600, 350, 650, Nexus 7, Note III, iPad 4 etc	Latinandgreek... sorry, should have said outside North America rather than the US...

07-19-2011, 09:51 AM	#24
Coops Zealot Posts: 129 Karma: 77756 Join Date: May 2009 Device: Kindle Oasis, Sony T3 backup	Would like to see in next PRS :- User selectable (and ability to add) range of fonts. Ability to specify the point size of small, medium etc to nearest 1/2 point (if this enough, or less?) to get rid of the ridiculous differences currently. Bonus points for seeing whether the Ventura MGS system can generate enough power to keep a 350 going for ever and ever without need to plug in... "automatic watch with a digital display driven by a micro-generator" (see http://forums.watchuseek.com/f79/ven...AE-515186.html ) ps keep the page turn buttons... the touch swipe is not for me.

07-19-2011, 01:25 PM	#26
Pinecone Guru Posts: 902 Karma: 1660722 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland Device: PRS-650, PRS-600, PRS-350	1- Solar charging - not helpful if you seldom read outdoors or in very bright light. 2- WiFi - great in the certain areas, worthless on others. And I want the book in Calibre to handle the cover, metadata, and series/collection information. 3- Books stored online, not helpful for those of use you travel in internationally and do not have access to wifi much of the time (I can put my entire Calibre library on my laptop though).

07-20-2011, 12:59 AM	#29
Purple Lady Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,698 Karma: 16542228 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Device: Huawei MediaPad M5, LG V30, Boyue T80S, Nexus 7 LTE, K3 3G, Fire HD8	I love my 950, but it would be nice to have more range in font sizes, the ability to change fonts, and the ability to choose justification. With just these changes it would be perfect for me. Oh, and maybe a choice other than the silver.

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