What combination do you prefer? 650+prs+ or T1+root

[vishcompany]

As much as I enjoy my T1, when it comes to comparing it to my 350 in terms of usability as a pure reading device, PRS+ provides some features, which I miss badly on the T1. This may change, but as of now, that's how I feel about it.
The features being installable fonts (and be it a bit fiddly, at least it's possible and it works!), a list of last read (and not last added) books in the home screen and a clock being there always; only to name the important ones.

The T1 is a very cool device. But. I do hope, that, except for all the nice extras, the hack provides, some guys or girls will sit down at some point and address reader-usability features. Because after all, this device is first and foremost a reader.
The PRS+ project has developed into an impressive set of add-ons, which change the standard readers into fantastic ones.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Terisa de morgan

No, you have reason, it's not in the official version yet. I have it because I create my custom PRS+ directly from the repository.

How do you create a custom PRS+?

[Rizla]

I have a 650 and I was in the store today playing with a T-1. My advice--get the T1. I think the 650 is a nicer piece of equipment, but the T1 is way cheaper, is rootable android and has wifi. If you can get a 650 for the same price, then you have a dilemma...

[Terisa de morgan]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

How do you create a custom PRS+?

Download the source code, compile it and install.

[ersott]

Originally Posted by Rizla

I have a 650 and I was in the store today playing with a T-1. My advice--get the T1. I think the 650 is a nicer piece of equipment, but the T1 is way cheaper, is rootable android and has wifi. If you can get a 650 for the same price, then you have a dilemma...

That's the question, I saw a 650 whith the same prize :Chinscratch:

Do you think the screen in the T1 and 650 are the same?, or perhaps in T1 is better...

thanks.

[ring0_event]

Originally Posted by ersott

That's the question, I saw a 650 whith the same prize :Chinscratch:

Do you think the screen in the T1 and 650 are the same?, or perhaps in T1 is better...

thanks.

I'll give a brief comparison of major differences as I see them, please anyone chime in to add/remove anything.

T1 Pros:
-WIFI (950 has WIFI, though).
-Slightly better screen than x50 series (IMHO).
-Lighter form factor.
-Is based on Android, so many other applications might work.
Cons:
-Not fully stable, first Sony Android reader.
-Borderline unusable for PDFs.

x50 Pros:
-Stable.
-Very good for PDFs.
-PRS+ firmware gives many options (including soon one level sub-collections)
Cons:
-No WIFI (except 950).
-Slightly worse screen than T1 (IMHO).

I don't use the browser on either so I cannot compare.

[ersott]

Thanks!

Is very important for me the quality of screen, and win T1

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by ring0_event

-Not fully stable, first Sony Android reader

Do you know the T1 is not fully stable with the latest firmware update? Can you be 100% sure to post that?

[ring0_event]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Do you know the T1 is not fully stable with the latest firmware update? Can you be 100% sure to post that?

Even with the last update there are report stability issues, so yes, I think I am justified if I do not characterize the T1 as not fully stable as the x50 series is. You can see the complaints here, and note that they postdate the latest firmware update from Sony:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...153031&page=23

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by ring0_event

Even with the last update there are report stability issues, so yes, I think I am justified if I do not characterize the T1 as not fully stable as the x50 series is. You can see the complaints here, and note that they postdate the latest firmware update from Sony:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...153031&page=23

Sorry, but that thread doesn't actually count. We don't know if TerryAJ actually managed to get his firmware updated.

[Barty]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

eBay...

I checked. The prices are outrageous.

[ring0_event]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Sorry, but that thread doesn't actually count. We don't know if TerryAJ actually managed to get his firmware updated.

You're correct, I missed that, and a brief perusal did not turn up other issues of stability. There is a possible word selection bug here, though it's an annoyance rather than a stability issue (Gustav Gans reports it on the new FW, though it may have always been there):
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...=pencil&page=5

So the list should be changed as follows, I think:

T1 Pros:
-WIFI (950 has WIFI, though).
-Slightly better screen than x50 series (IMHO).
-Lighter form factor.
-Is based on Android, so many other applications might work.
Cons:
-First Sony Android reader, so may have more bugs than the Linux based x50 series. Stability so far *seems* OK with the new FW.
-Borderline unusable for PDFs.

x50 Pros:
-Stable and mature code base.
-Very good for PDFs.
-PRS+ firmware gives many options (including soon one level sub-collections)
Cons:
-No WIFI (except 950).
-Slightly worse screen than T1 (IMHO).

Better?

[treadlightly]

I bought them both 2 days ago with the plan to return one of them. The T1 was $35 cheaper. Changing fonts using PRS+ was finicky (for me) and I'm happy enough with Amasis on the T1. The T1 screen has greater contrast and seems more responsive. I like the lighter weight of the T1 although the left side of the 650 makes it easy to hold. I don't care about games. Wireless is a nice bonus feature but I don't require it. In a few hours of reading there were no crashes with either. Tapping to turn a page with PRS+ is easier than swiping. I like that there is a place for the stylus on the 650, but in the end it will be the one going back. Now I have to decide which will become my husband's reader - the T1 or the K3...

[gauchomigo]

I have a 600 and wife has a 505, both PRS+. Just got a T1 because I was sick of the 600's horrible screen.

Love the T1. Light, crystal clear, with enough font choices for good readability. Downloads from Calibre server over wi-fi.

I do miss my "always there" clock, though.

[snarkophilus]

Originally Posted by treadlightly

Changing fonts using PRS+ was finicky (for me) and I'm happy enough with Amasis on the T1.

I've settled on Amasis on my 350, but the 350 is starting to bog down when I go to the hom screen which I assume is a consequence of adding more and more books. I think I'm at the point of jumping to a T1, especially if I can pick one up at US prices instead of Australian prices (a friend is coming back to Oz for Christmas).

Cheers,
Simon.