First Impressions of the PRS-700 - Page 3

gardenstate · 10-28-2008, 06:21 PM

I recently sold my PRS-500 on ebay and had pre-ordered the PRS-700 reader. To me, image contrast is more important than the bells and whistles and I was hoping that the new model would be like the 505 -- which had a much whiter background -improved contrast for easier reading than my 500.

Today I went to the sonystyle store to compare the 505 against their demo 700 side by side under the bright lights. To my dismay, the 700 had poorer contrast than the 505 and reminded me immediately of my old 500.

My order for the new unit was cancelled and I plan to buy a 505 using my new Sony Visa card (getting $150 credit) and the profit from my ebay sale.

Oh well, I'm picky about the screen contrast and don't have a need for the extra features......

Bottom line - try to go to a sonystyle store and compare for yourself and see if the new model meets your needs or not...

now -- I need to read the 505 forum to see if they have a lot of neat hacks and tricks like the 500 model had....

Sonist · 10-31-2008, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by gardenstate

... the 700 had poorer contrast than the 505 and reminded me immediately of my old 500.....

Anyone else with this impression?

I have one on order (my first ereader,) but haven't schlepped to the Sony store to see it. I like the look and the touch screen, as well as the light idea.

But I am concerned about eye-strain, so poor contrast may be a deal-breaker.

Tomek · 11-01-2008, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Sonist

Anyone else with this impression?

I've been to the SonyStyle TWICE because I couldn't believe after the first visit how much worst the constrast was on the 700. I'd pay them a visit to see if you can live with it - I personally can't.

Liviu_5 · 11-01-2008, 10:08 PM

Today I saw the 700 and were it available I would have bought it on the spot. It is unbelievably fast which was my main beef with eink till now and made me give away the 500. I love touch screens and the finger use was easier than on the iTouch, while on my 770 I have to use the stylus.

Turning pages was easy either with touch or with a button and search and go to page worked so fast I could not believe it.

Cannot say how good the integrated light is but it seemed ok.

Regarding contrast I do not particularly care that much - 500 was pretty good for me screen-wise, but the lack of integrated lighting and its slowness made it unusable, but this one is as fast as my 770. Still not up to eBookwise standards in ergonomics.

I could not care less about wireless - and that is a main reason I would not buy the Kindle since it's overpriced due to that - since I do not plan buying e-books from Sony or Amazon anyway so I am very, very tempted.

The only drawback is size, still a bit too big for casual carrying, so I would still take my 770 with me, and this is the main reason I am wavering since I still need a pocket device even if my 770 expires which is entirely possible given almost 3 years of hard use

friendly · 11-03-2008, 03:41 PM

Hi,

as it is discussed here, have a look at the entry "side by side screen comparison 505 - 700".
I still cannot believe it. Is there really anyone who will buy the 700 when you look at the poor display quality? I can't believe it. And I was in the process of ordering, but now... It is as poor as the 500 was. A step back. I am still speechless. Thank heaven I have got keys under my fingertips.

Friedhelm

zelda_pinwheel · 11-06-2008, 02:47 PM

does anyone who has tested one out know how the bookmarks feature works on the 700 ? is the "all bookmarks" feature still available ?

lisreed · 11-12-2008, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

does anyone who has tested one out know how the bookmarks feature works on the 700 ? is the "all bookmarks" feature still available ?

I bookmarked a page to see what happens. It goes into the "all notes" heading on the home page. From there you can see all your bookmarks, things you highlighted etc. and edit them if you wish from there also.

zelda_pinwheel · 11-12-2008, 06:28 AM

thanks lisreed ! that's exactly what i wanted to know.

Nammalvar · 11-14-2008, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by lisreed

I bookmarked a page to see what happens. It goes into the "all notes" heading on the home page. From there you can see all your bookmarks, things you highlighted etc. and edit them if you wish from there also.

Hi, i suppose you can upload your notes and bookmarks to your computer, can't you ?

lisreed · 11-14-2008, 02:23 PM

That I don't know. I have returned the 700 and went back to a 505.

tekchic · 11-14-2008, 03:57 PM

I wonder how the 700 is going to shake out over the next six months. I know we're all aficionados when it comes to gadgets, but even some of the most devout 700 pre-orders have been canceled, and then many canceling after it arrived and they saw the screen.

Think Sony will just continue to promote the 505 instead?

ewiplayer · 11-14-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tekchic

I wonder how the 700 is going to shake out over the next six months. I know we're all aficionados when it comes to gadgets, but even some of the most devout 700 pre-orders have been canceled, and then many canceling after it arrived and they saw the screen.

Think Sony will just continue to promote the 505 instead?

Did Microsoft continue to promote XP?

The 700 is the next greatest thing from Sony. The nay sayers on this list don't amount to anything (sorry guys, but we all know it's true - and I just may join you when I get mine and possibly return it, I don't know yet)... Sony will insist it's fantastic regardless of criticism but may secretly try to redeem themselves on the 705, knowing they can't have the same thing happen with that model.

pilotbob · 11-14-2008, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tekchic

I wonder how the 700 is going to shake out over the next six months. I know we're all aficionados when it comes to gadgets, but even some of the most devout 700 pre-orders have been canceled, and then many canceling after it arrived and they saw the screen.

Think Sony will just continue to promote the 505 instead?

Personally, I think the "mainstream" see it in Targets buyer that doesn't use a reader at all right now is not going to have such a problem with it.

BTW: Sony still sells and promotes both the 505 AND the 700. This is not like Vista which REPLACES XP... This is a product sold side-by-side with the 505. Just like BMW Sells the 300 AND the 500 AND the 700 series lines.

BOb

dhbailey · 11-14-2008, 05:55 PM

I saw the screen and I am definitely keeping mine -- I have no problem reading it and I love the increased storage capacity and the built-in light.

So count at least one 700 fan out here!

DerHund · 11-14-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dhbailey

I saw the screen and I am definitely keeping mine -- I have no problem reading it and I love the increased storage capacity and the built-in light.

So count at least one 700 fan out here!

would you buy my old monochrome LCD PDA for only 399$?

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10-28-2008, 06:21 PM	#31
gardenstate Groupie Posts: 195 Karma: 1069472 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago,IL USA suburb Device: Sony PRS-T1 and PRS-950	I recently sold my PRS-500 on ebay and had pre-ordered the PRS-700 reader. To me, image contrast is more important than the bells and whistles and I was hoping that the new model would be like the 505 -- which had a much whiter background -improved contrast for easier reading than my 500. Today I went to the sonystyle store to compare the 505 against their demo 700 side by side under the bright lights. To my dismay, the 700 had poorer contrast than the 505 and reminded me immediately of my old 500. My order for the new unit was cancelled and I plan to buy a 505 using my new Sony Visa card (getting $150 credit) and the profit from my ebay sale. Oh well, I'm picky about the screen contrast and don't have a need for the extra features...... Bottom line - try to go to a sonystyle store and compare for yourself and see if the new model meets your needs or not... now -- I need to read the 505 forum to see if they have a lot of neat hacks and tricks like the 500 model had....

11-01-2008, 10:08 PM	#34
Liviu_5 Books and more books Posts: 917 Karma: 69499 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: White Plains, NY, USA Device: Nook Color, Itouch, Nokia770, Sony 650, Sony 700(dead), Ebk(given)	Today I saw the 700 and were it available I would have bought it on the spot. It is unbelievably fast which was my main beef with eink till now and made me give away the 500. I love touch screens and the finger use was easier than on the iTouch, while on my 770 I have to use the stylus. Turning pages was easy either with touch or with a button and search and go to page worked so fast I could not believe it. Cannot say how good the integrated light is but it seemed ok. Regarding contrast I do not particularly care that much - 500 was pretty good for me screen-wise, but the lack of integrated lighting and its slowness made it unusable, but this one is as fast as my 770. Still not up to eBookwise standards in ergonomics. I could not care less about wireless - and that is a main reason I would not buy the Kindle since it's overpriced due to that - since I do not plan buying e-books from Sony or Amazon anyway so I am very, very tempted. The only drawback is size, still a bit too big for casual carrying, so I would still take my 770 with me, and this is the main reason I am wavering since I still need a pocket device even if my 770 expires which is entirely possible given almost 3 years of hard use

11-03-2008, 03:41 PM	#35
friendly Banned Posts: 42 Karma: 25 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Germany Device: Kindle 3 / iPad	Hi, as it is discussed here, have a look at the entry "side by side screen comparison 505 - 700". I still cannot believe it. Is there really anyone who will buy the 700 when you look at the poor display quality? I can't believe it. And I was in the process of ordering, but now... It is as poor as the 500 was. A step back. I am still speechless. Thank heaven I have got keys under my fingertips. Friedhelm

11-06-2008, 02:47 PM	#36
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	does anyone who has tested one out know how the bookmarks feature works on the 700 ? is the "all bookmarks" feature still available ?

11-12-2008, 06:28 AM	#38
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	thanks lisreed ! that's exactly what i wanted to know.

11-14-2008, 02:23 PM	#40
lisreed Addict Posts: 281 Karma: 1301 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upstate NY Device: Nook GlowLight 3	That I don't know. I have returned the 700 and went back to a 505.

11-14-2008, 03:57 PM	#41
tekchic Zealot Posts: 106 Karma: 120 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Device: iPhone X, iPad Pro	I wonder how the 700 is going to shake out over the next six months. I know we're all aficionados when it comes to gadgets, but even some of the most devout 700 pre-orders have been canceled, and then many canceling after it arrived and they saw the screen. Think Sony will just continue to promote the 505 instead?

11-14-2008, 05:55 PM	#44
dhbailey Guru Posts: 604 Karma: 733 Join Date: Mar 2007 Device: HP iPAQ211 / PRS 500, 700 and 505	I saw the screen and I am definitely keeping mine -- I have no problem reading it and I love the increased storage capacity and the built-in light. So count at least one 700 fan out here!

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