PRS-T1 video review: Sony Reader WiFi (PRS-T1)

log · 10-03-2011, 10:24 AM

Nathan from the-ebook-reader.com posted a review of the new Sony Reader WiFi, looks really good. I would hope the one feature I wish they have (tap to turn pages) will be available in an update as a setting in the future since dictionary lookups are press-and-hold anyway. Going to pick this up as soon as available in my local Target.

Another review posted this time by MobileTechReview:

Pomtroll · 10-03-2011, 11:45 AM

Thanks for sharing this with us. I think this has helped make my decision for me. Once I have the money saved , I'll be getting a TS1.

jersysman · 10-03-2011, 12:40 PM

Thank you for this review. This is the first one that I have seen and it looks very good. To me, this validates my decision in purchasing the reader.

I'm looking forward to setting the whole thing up!

Analogus · 10-03-2011, 12:57 PM

This review shifts my first impression of the T1 to a more positive one!

The plastic frame still looks ugly in my eyes. But:

- finally they managed to produce a functional landscape mode.
- fontsize increment looks more narrow now (but it's hard to evaluate it from that video)
- web access and web page display seems to work very usable
- access to internal dictionary is (against first impression) is very easy from within a book
- PDF: they added a user-defined cropping mechanism from within an open PDF!!! Very impressive...
- adding notes within books seems to be more easy

A.

UpSpin · 10-04-2011, 11:35 AM

wow, the PDF user defined cropping is very very interesting. Still, I also like the aluminum look of the PRS line better.

log · 10-04-2011, 11:42 AM

updated first post

mikaelalind · 10-04-2011, 12:26 PM

It looks good, but I am a bit worried about the flashes. I have a headache just from watching the review

. Hopefully I'll get used to them...

log · 10-04-2011, 01:13 PM

It looks like Sony intentionally did not add it for books since you see in the MobileTechReview there already is a capability for partial page refresh implemented in the display driver (demonstrated in web browser). I'd imagine they did this to get the best possible display when reading books.

Even the new Kindle apparently had to put an option for people to adjust partial page refresh even though it didn't ship with that option.

I'm hoping Sony learns from their competitors and gives an update in the future for partial page refresh option, as well tap to turn page. From reading these forums it does seem like they don't have the best reputation for updating firmware. I'm hoping the decisions to converge on a single e-Ink device and use Android will make actually help them do some regular updates for us.

Kolenka · 10-04-2011, 05:26 PM

Well, they've basically promised at least one update to the T1 at this point, to include support for automatic delivery.

carpetmojo · 10-04-2011, 05:39 PM

Thanks for the videos - I'm a bit more convinced, but whether I'll prefer it to my 650.... jury, as they say, is out until I get my hands on one.
I don't think that'll happen here until we have a Reader Store.....

Rizla · 10-04-2011, 09:58 PM

The fact that it is confirmed Android makes a lot of doubts about the interface and even page refreshes moot. The device, if rootable, will be supremely customisable. I just saw a vid of a Nook Touch (Android and rootable) running Windows 7...the T1 is likely to be even more flexible because it's buttons are more Android standard.

DoctorOhh · 10-04-2011, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by log

From reading these forums it does seem like they don't have the best reputation for updating firmware.

With regards to ereaders their reputation (unlike other manufacturers) is to deliver a bug free device that doesn't require updating. When an actual bug is found they have corrected it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by log

I'm hoping the decisions to converge on a single e-Ink device and use Android will make actually help them do some regular updates for us.

This may be a possibility, but as long as the ereader doesn't need a bug fix I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for updates. I imagine independent developers will present all of the alternative functions anyone could want in a variety of packages. Seeing what these developers come up with will be great fun.

Kolenka · 10-05-2011, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwanthny

With regards to ereaders their reputation (unlike other manufacturers) is to deliver a bug free device that doesn't require updating. When an actual bug is found they have corrected it.

This is true. Although as I've mentioned in other threads, when you try to subscribe to a periodical it mentions that the T1 has an update coming "Soon(tm)" to support automatic delivery. Whoops?

rguion · 10-05-2011, 12:52 AM

Thanks for the review! I have a positive impression of the T1 now. I am still completely satisfied with my 650, but if that ever breaks down I will consider the T1.

Tony1988 · 10-05-2011, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikaelalind

It looks good, but I am a bit worried about the flashes. I have a headache just from watching the review

. Hopefully I'll get used to them...

Well you have a sony 505 which has the page refreshs. So you should already be used to them. When kobo started the whole every 6 page refresh a few months ago it was a cool concept. But every device that does it gets severe ghosting. I have seen the ghosting and it sucks. I will take the black flashs any day of the week over the ghosting.

10-03-2011, 10:24 AM	#1
log ... Posts: 226 Karma: 514506 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: Sony PRS-T1	video review: Sony Reader WiFi (PRS-T1) Nathan from the-ebook-reader.com posted a review of the new Sony Reader WiFi, looks really good. I would hope the one feature I wish they have (tap to turn pages) will be available in an update as a setting in the future since dictionary lookups are press-and-hold anyway. Going to pick this up as soon as available in my local Target. Another review posted this time by MobileTechReview: Last edited by log; 10-04-2011 at 11:43 AM. Reason: added MobileTechReview

10-04-2011, 11:42 AM	#6
log ... Posts: 226 Karma: 514506 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: Sony PRS-T1	updated first post Last edited by log; 10-04-2011 at 11:43 AM. Reason: moved to first post

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Pomtroll Guru Posts: 822 Karma: 1341819 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota USA Device: Sony 350, Sony T1, Kindle Touch, Kindle PW1	Thanks for sharing this with us. I think this has helped make my decision for me. Once I have the money saved , I'll be getting a TS1.

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jersysman Wizard Posts: 1,747 Karma: 3761220 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Device: T1 Red, Kindle Fire, Kindle PW, PW2, Nook HD+, Kobo Mini, Aura HD	Thank you for this review. This is the first one that I have seen and it looks very good. To me, this validates my decision in purchasing the reader. I'm looking forward to setting the whole thing up!

10-03-2011, 12:57 PM	#4
Analogus Fanatic Posts: 568 Karma: 2170348 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: 2x Sony PRS-350; PRS-300 (†), Paperwhite (†), Voyage	This review shifts my first impression of the T1 to a more positive one! The plastic frame still looks ugly in my eyes. But: - finally they managed to produce a functional landscape mode. - fontsize increment looks more narrow now (but it's hard to evaluate it from that video) - web access and web page display seems to work very usable - access to internal dictionary is (against first impression) is very easy from within a book - PDF: they added a user-defined cropping mechanism from within an open PDF!!! Very impressive... - adding notes within books seems to be more easy A.

10-04-2011, 11:35 AM	#5
UpSpin Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 60000 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Sony PRS-650	wow, the PDF user defined cropping is very very interesting. Still, I also like the aluminum look of the PRS line better.

10-04-2011, 12:26 PM	#7
mikaelalind Fanatic Posts: 590 Karma: 788068 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sweden Device: Sony PRS 505, Cybook Odessey	It looks good, but I am a bit worried about the flashes. I have a headache just from watching the review . Hopefully I'll get used to them...

10-04-2011, 01:13 PM	#8
log ... Posts: 226 Karma: 514506 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: Sony PRS-T1	It looks like Sony intentionally did not add it for books since you see in the MobileTechReview there already is a capability for partial page refresh implemented in the display driver (demonstrated in web browser). I'd imagine they did this to get the best possible display when reading books. Even the new Kindle apparently had to put an option for people to adjust partial page refresh even though it didn't ship with that option. I'm hoping Sony learns from their competitors and gives an update in the future for partial page refresh option, as well tap to turn page. From reading these forums it does seem like they don't have the best reputation for updating firmware. I'm hoping the decisions to converge on a single e-Ink device and use Android will make actually help them do some regular updates for us.

10-04-2011, 05:26 PM	#9
Kolenka <Insert Wit Here> Posts: 1,017 Karma: 1275899 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Puget Sound Device: Kindle Oasis, Kobo Forma	Well, they've basically promised at least one update to the T1 at this point, to include support for automatic delivery.

10-04-2011, 05:39 PM	#10
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Thanks for the videos - I'm a bit more convinced, but whether I'll prefer it to my 650.... jury, as they say, is out until I get my hands on one. I don't think that'll happen here until we have a Reader Store.....

10-04-2011, 09:58 PM	#11
Rizla Member Retired Posts: 3,183 Karma: 11721895 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook STR (rooted) & Sony T2	The fact that it is confirmed Android makes a lot of doubts about the interface and even page refreshes moot. The device, if rootable, will be supremely customisable. I just saw a vid of a Nook Touch (Android and rootable) running Windows 7...the T1 is likely to be even more flexible because it's buttons are more Android standard.

10-05-2011, 12:52 AM	#14
rguion Zealot Posts: 121 Karma: 623810 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Device: Kindle Oasis	Thanks for the review! I have a positive impression of the T1 now. I am still completely satisfied with my 650, but if that ever breaks down I will consider the T1.

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