PRS-300/PRS-600 pictures! - Page 6

Sweetpea · 08-05-2009, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dordale

MAYBE (and this is a big Maybe!) Sony wasn't planning on releasing the 300/600 quite so soon...but since information on the 300/600 leaked out here at MR they decided to go ahead and release them while working on their other model...

dordale

I don't believe that. Especially as there will be an announcement here in the Netherlands about a cooperation with bol.com (our largest online bookstore, comparable (relative in size, naturally!) to Amazon) at the end of august.

Edit: just thought of this:

What if they decided to make these two models official now, because of the leaks, but maybe there are other models too, that haven't been leaked yet that will be announced at the time they really wanted to announce the new models?

CTH · 08-05-2009, 04:10 AM

I think the next reader will have larger screen, I cant see a reason to make a 6-inch reader without wi-fi and then one with wi-fi. It is not a huge cost to put in a wi-fi chip. I think that the 600 looks really nice, too bad I am a european,,, (anyone else who wants to vote in USA into the european union?

)

I am expecting sony to come out with a new top of the line reader, (i belive so because of the modelnumber 600 is lower than 700 which it is replacing) and then I just might motivate myself to take a trip over "the pond" and get me a reader

Sweetpea · 08-05-2009, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTH

I think the next reader will have larger screen, I cant see a reason to make a 6-inch reader without wi-fi and then one with wi-fi. It is not a huge cost to put in a wi-fi chip. I think that the 600 looks really nice, too bad I am a european,,, (anyone else who wants to vote in USA into the european union?

)

I am expecting sony to come out with a new top of the line reader, (i belive so because of the modelnumber 600 is lower than 700 which it is replacing) and then I just might motivate myself to take a trip over "the pond" and get me a reader

Actually, these two will have European models. The service manuals did mention those.

US Model, Canadian Model, UK Model, French Model, German Model, Dutch Model (sorry, Netherlands Model doesn't make sense...) So, it looks like we won't be skipped this time.

CTH · 08-05-2009, 05:02 AM

Oh yes, you are right, I totally forgott that. Well then I just might pick one up

MerLock · 08-06-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by =X=

Booth readers look slick. Esp the 600, and at a $300.

Anybody notice how the 300 model did not have SD Card/Memory Stick. While the 600 did.

Personally I think the light on the 700 was brilliant... no pun intended

, but it was poorly executed. I think if they should have done it right not just dumped the solution.

=X=

I agree, seems a lot of people enjoyed the light option. I'm guessing that it was a matter of cost and not being able to find a perfect solution without compromising the contrast of the screen. The light was definately something only Sony had that made it really stand out from the competition.

I think they are going for affordable and for functions that everyone can enjoy, like a clearer screen. Perhaps they will find a way to make lighting work in the future without adding to the cost of the unit.

I also think a lot of people saw that the 300 doesn't come with SD Card/Memory Stick slot. Again cost.

I don't think we'll see a lot of new tech in these two units. Seems like Sony is cutting the fat and sticking with things that will keep the cost down while mainting features that the majority of people would like to have. I mean, it seems like they even cut down on the buttons for the 300 compared to the 505.

oncdoc · 08-06-2009, 07:52 PM

when will this come out?

Red Alert · 08-06-2009, 11:35 PM

Just my luck. My PRS-500 has been dead with a broken power switch for a month or so. I saw an ad for PRS-505 at FRYs for $239. So I rushed over and got one this past Saturday. So my luck holds true that they announce the new models on Tuesday. So far I'm very happy with my 505.

The 300, as I read one report has no MP3 playback capability, no SD cards and I suppose there are other limitations as well. The 600 seems to be more on a par with the 700 model.

I do have to say, that in my opinion the cover supplied with the 505 is a step down from the one originally supplied with the 500.

Time will tell if I need to get one of the new ones in the future.

Ralph

JSWolf · 08-06-2009, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

"Nineteen Eighty-Four" came with my Sony 500, I believe, if I'm remembering correctly. (I could be wrong on this. Is there anyone else who remembers this as one of the freebies?)

Don

Yes, 1984 did come with the old 500.

JSWolf · 08-07-2009, 12:00 AM

I believe that Sony is releasing in August because of all the other 5" readers out there or soon to be out there so they can get into that market before it's too late. And as long as they have the 600 ready as well, why not.

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08-05-2009, 04:10 AM	#77
CTH Zealot Posts: 129 Karma: 1000153 Join Date: Jan 2007	I think the next reader will have larger screen, I cant see a reason to make a 6-inch reader without wi-fi and then one with wi-fi. It is not a huge cost to put in a wi-fi chip. I think that the 600 looks really nice, too bad I am a european,,, (anyone else who wants to vote in USA into the european union? ) I am expecting sony to come out with a new top of the line reader, (i belive so because of the modelnumber 600 is lower than 700 which it is replacing) and then I just might motivate myself to take a trip over "the pond" and get me a reader

08-05-2009, 05:02 AM	#79
CTH Zealot Posts: 129 Karma: 1000153 Join Date: Jan 2007	Oh yes, you are right, I totally forgott that. Well then I just might pick one up

08-06-2009, 07:52 PM	#81
oncdoc Addict Posts: 299 Karma: 300 Join Date: May 2009 Device: kindle, pocket pro	when will this come out?

08-06-2009, 11:35 PM	#82
Red Alert Zealot Posts: 114 Karma: 1020754 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silverdale, Washington Device: NookColor & Nook Tablet. Sony PRS-505 loaned to brother.	Just my luck. My PRS-500 has been dead with a broken power switch for a month or so. I saw an ad for PRS-505 at FRYs for $239. So I rushed over and got one this past Saturday. So my luck holds true that they announce the new models on Tuesday. So far I'm very happy with my 505. The 300, as I read one report has no MP3 playback capability, no SD cards and I suppose there are other limitations as well. The 600 seems to be more on a par with the 700 model. I do have to say, that in my opinion the cover supplied with the 505 is a step down from the one originally supplied with the 500. Time will tell if I need to get one of the new ones in the future. Ralph

08-07-2009, 12:00 AM	#84
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,795 Karma: 146391129 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I believe that Sony is releasing in August because of all the other 5" readers out there or soon to be out there so they can get into that market before it's too late. And as long as they have the 600 ready as well, why not.

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