PRS-600 today I decided to return my PRS-600

[Shoily]

What is the refund policy of sony prs-600 reader. Amazon Kindle DX gives full refund if you return the item within 30 days of purchase. I had to return my Kindle DX because of the poor PDF support (lack of zooming).

BTW, does anyone know what is the sony store location in NYC to check out the ebook readers?

[ifonline]

Depends on where you bought it. The Sony Store, for example, charges a 15% restocking fee.

[ifonline]

Originally Posted by Haesslich

The PRS-700 was on the market less than eight months before getting canned; I suspect the PRS-600 was rushed in to replace it after the initial complaints, which may have indeed affected sales. "The sidelighting washes out the text" is a pretty definite, and valid complaint that can be easily demonstrated, and something that can be fixed. Being able to look at how people are using the devices, then pointing out why Sony's dropped the ball with regards to the design is something that can be used to persuade people to skip the PRS-600, because you can demonstrate the benefits are outweighed by the disadvantages, especially when you can show WHY some people don't have the same issues you do, so you sound more like a reasonable human being with a valid comment rather than a curmudgeon with an axe to grind.

I don't care about persuading people to skip the 600. I really, truly don't give a damn if people buy the 600, or the Kindle 2, or some other reader. It really doesn't concern me in one bit. Unlike you, I do have better things to do than over analyze.

The reason is one I've stated again and again, but I'll repeat myself in plain language: if you can point out why it works for some people but not for you, you sound like a normal human being with a real complaint rather than someone with an agenda or someone with an unreasonable bias whose brain goes into neutral the moment they see the keyword 'PRS-600' show up in a thread. If you want someone to not buy something, just saying 'it sucks' is less useful for a prospective buyer; saying 'Sony has some real glare issues with the PRS-600, since they appear to have intended it only to be read by someone holding it in one position in a very brightly-lit area without a lot of light fixtures that can cause glare' is better, and more likely to sway an opinion. That's why review sites like to go into detail about what makes a device 'broken', since otherwise they sound like a talk show radio host preaching to a brainless fanbase.

And again... I don't care if people buy what they want.

Plus, it might actually get read by someone who might deliver a better reader - either at Sony, or elsewhere. Someone else pointed out the iRex DR1000S doesn't have similar glare issues despite being a touchscreen-enabled device, confirming that this issue with glare is not inherent to the technology itself, but rather with what materials or methods Sony used to implement it, and something they haven't apparently changed from the PRS-700 (although without the sidelight layer that caused even more glare).

I think it's great that you keep dreaming like this. Keep it up. It obviously makes you happy.

Either way, there are still issues with the reader, and just trotting out gems like this in any thread where people happen to disagree with your opinion... well, somewhat less helpful. To quote for irony's sake:

Good lord. Really? "Gems like this in any thread where people happen to disagree with your opinion"... really? I don't care that people don't agree with my opinion. What I care about is people suggesting that I should just keep the 600 because I'll just learn to live with its problems. That is what I was referring to in my comment. For all the text you type, you sure have a difficult time grasping what others are referring to, don't you?

Just forget it... you keep on keeping on. Analyze the 600, 700, 300, 505, etc. to death. Enjoy yourself. Knock yourself out. You obviously have nothing else to do.

[300com]

ifonline is right. The 600 sux for what you're paying for in my book.
Just wait for the 605.

I wonder what the 800 series was if they jumped from the 700 series straight
to the 900 series (Daily Reader)

The best value for money is probably the 300 at RRP $199 right now.

[Seventh Son]

Originally Posted by 300com

ifonline is right. The 600 sux for what you're paying for in my book.
Just wait for the 605.

I wonder what the 800 series was if they jumped from the 700 series straight
to the 900 series (Daily Reader)

The best value for money is probably the 300 at RRP $199 right now.

You're happy with your 300. We get. Now you're going to go through all 600-related threads and tell everybody that 600 "sux"?

[300com]

I haven't bought it yet, i was tempted to get the 600 and then changed my mind all over again. I'm not paying for the glare, and a 505 is virtually the same price as a 600 on Amazon which annoys me as well.
So I've decided to get the 300 and just wait it out for something with all the bells and doesn't poke out your eye. You even said it yourself. The glare is annoying.

I just agree with everything ifonline has said above. He says it like it is.
And I also said 'enjoy' your 600. If it makes you happy, good enjoy it.

[AndreiC]

Just wanted to throw my 2 cents:

I got the PRS-600; the reflection is not at all a problem for me - you can easily adjust the angle to get rid of it. More of a problem is that the screen slightly lacks contrast: it's quite readable outdoors, but indoors (especially at night) you need a light source (e.g. lamp) for the screen to feel more natural.

[tantan]

I just got the prs600 for my husband. It's going to be his XMas present... I'm just curious, with all these issues about glare, why don't you invest in an anti glare protection film? Wouldn't it solve the problem? It's inexpensive and easy to fix too.

[SolRaven]

Originally Posted by tantan

I just got the prs600 for my husband. It's going to be his XMas present... I'm just curious, with all these issues about glare, why don't you invest in an anti glare protection film? Wouldn't it solve the problem? It's inexpensive and easy to fix too.

I tried it, it makes it worse because it's an extra layer. Today I tried reading outside w/ polarized lenses since someone was wondering about that as well.
I love my 600, but since it works best with a reading light I always use one when I read. If you have a good reading light, glare won't be an issue. I have the MightyBright Flex2, the MightBright PocketFlex and their TravelFlex. I'd say of the 3 the Travel Flex would be my favorite reading lamp to use with the 600.

[Starter]

I bought a PRS-600 today, my first foray into the world of e-readers. It will be returned tomorrow, and replaced with a 300, which hopefully will work out better.

I'd like to set a few things straight about the 600: the screen does throw off a considerable amount of glare compared to the 300 and the 505. This is of course my opinion, but I'm in a unique position to make it, being that recognizing and dealing with glare is an important part of my job.

As a professional pilot, my eyes are trained to not only react to different extreme light conditions, but to identify and categorize whatever is causing the disturbance- it's important to be able to identify sharp sunlight due to an aircraft's orientation to the sun vs. the glare being bounced off an object, for instance. That said, the 600's screen throws off quite a bit of glare in my opinion. Under a wide spectrum of lighting conditions, while holding it a normal reading distance, I could always make out my reflection, at every possible angle.

I believe that long term use of this device would be detrimental to eyesight.

[GizmoPlanet]

Originally Posted by afsandiego

today I finally decided to return the reader to sony due to the issue of the glare on the screen... I thought to myself before, yah it wasnt something I will be bothered or I keep trying to tell to myself that there isnt any, but you know what, its in there.. I have used it in the plane, in my room at night or just in plain daylight and I just could not handle it..
Using it for more than a week is enough for me.. I think, the sample unit in the stores does not do enough justice on the glare of the screen, you have to spend time with it.. dont get me wrong, I think the PRS-600 is one of the best reader out there its just that the screen really does have that glare on it that you just cant ignore..

i wish you guys who has it the best, im probably going back with my Stanza iphone app for now...

ohh, I did get a PS3 out of the returned reader..lol

thanks everyone!

The reflectivity of the PRS600 display is one reason why I opted for the 300 instead. Plus, I didn't really see much need for a touch screen or the ability to make annotations on an e-book. Although a bigger display (which the '300 doesn't have) would have been nice to have.

[wolfshades]

I've had my PRS600 for a month or so, and have noticed the glare. However, it hasn't been a problem. Sort of like trying to catch the right ray of light when reading a normal book - at least that's how it feels to use it. Once you've got the right position you can sail through quite a few pages.

Don't get me wrong. I'd *like* to have less glare, but that would mean giving up the touch screen. And I love that touchscreen too much.

(The never-ending curse of being a geek, I suppose)

[gpsygirl]

I just want to thank everyone for giving their honest opinions about their experiences with the reader, particularly for me, the 600 which I keep going back and forth on as my first reader. I know when I read something that it is a personal perspective and opinion and love to see also the ones that disagree. It really helps those of us still trying to decide, especially with all the new stuff coming out. I read this stuff every day so I know exactly what I need to ask for for Christmas! Thanks so much, and keep up the blatant honesty!

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by SolRaven

I tried it, it makes it worse because it's an extra layer. Today I tried reading outside w/ polarized lenses since someone was wondering about that as well.
I love my 600, but since it works best with a reading light I always use one when I read. If you have a good reading light, glare won't be an issue. I have the MightyBright Flex2, the MightBright PocketFlex and their TravelFlex. I'd say of the 3 the Travel Flex would be my favorite reading lamp to use with the 600.

I bought a Mighty Bright XtraFlex 2 for my mom to go with her 600 so she can read in bed It's a nice book light. Not too heavy and is easily adjustable to get it how you want.

[mitchelln]

Has anyone tried one of these?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lexerd-PRS-6...7440593&sr=8-4

Would it cut down the glare do you think?

I have to say I am disappointed with the glare on my 600, putting it side by side with my 505 was depressing.

I do love the touch screen interface though. There's always something that spoils an otherwise perfect device isn't there?