My beloved Sony PRS-T1 is dying (sob)... what to replace her with? [EU]

Richdog · 04-11-2018, 03:27 AM

So, after almost 10 years of faithful service, my beloved Sony PRS-T1, that has been my staunch companion through thick and thin while travelling, shopping, on my daily commutes, is on her last legs. Her wee battery no longer holds a charge, she gets confused and skips pages by herself sometimes and her general health has sadly deteriorated to the point where I think euthanasia is the only ethical and moral option.

So, while it pains me to discuss her replacement while she lies on my desk in pain, here is what I need from a new e-reader:

Same size as a Sony PRS-T1 (fits in my jacket pockets) around 6"
Add EPUB books and manage library via Calibre
Long battery life
A good and even backlight (will be my first, woo)
Preferably physical page turn buttons but not a deal-breaker if not

Budget is not a huge concern but at the same time I do not want to pay more than I need to if there is something that fits my needs for less than a gazillion euros.

I have done some research and the top contenders I see are:

Nook Glowlight Plus (I like the fact it is waterproof)
Kobo Aura 2nd Edition

Looking forward to your recommendations.

ottdmk · 04-13-2018, 04:47 PM

I have a Kobo Aura H2O, which is a bit bigger (6.8") then the Aura you're looking at. Still, it fits into my inside jacket pockets no problem.

Given that you're in Europe, I would tend to recommend the Kobo over the Nook, purely because Kobo has a better presence in Europe. The Aura 2nd Edition can definitely meet your requirements nicely (except for your optional physical page buttons.) If you want to go a bit more high-end I think you might like the H2O 2nd Edition.

soulfuldog · 04-14-2018, 03:43 PM

I agree with ottdmk about going for a Kobo over the Nook, as there's no support for the Nook outside of the US. Depending on where you are in the EU, isn't one of the Tolino readers a better option?

The Kobo Aura 2nd edition certainly will be a good fit in terms of size, its a little smaller overall than the PRS-T1. Its screen resolution/light/clarity isn't as good as the other Kobo models though, certainly the H2O, albeit with its bigger 6.8" screen, is a lot better.

In terms of size, here's a comparison between them:

129 x 179mm kobo aura h2o
129 x 172mm kobo aura h20 2
119 x 163mm nook glowlight plus
113 x 159mm kobo aura
110 x 173mm sony prs-t1

patrik · 04-15-2018, 04:55 AM

Have you looked at Pocketbook Touch HD 2? It seems like a nice unit and it got physical buttons.

ZodWallop · 04-17-2018, 10:07 AM

To stick up for the Glowlight Plus, it does have a MUCH nicer screen than the Aura 2 and it is waterproof. It is an overall much nicer bit of hardware for the price.

Kobo's software is much better than Nooks though. I will admit that. Also, at least one user on here has mentioned the capacitive home button can be frustrating as it can be easy to press accidentally.

Mivo · 04-20-2018, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrik

Have you looked at Pocketbook Touch HD 2? It seems like a nice unit and it got physical buttons.

I second the recommendation. If I were to pick up a new 6" reader right now, it'd be the Touch HD 2. I think it'll check all your boxes and it's not linked to any store, either. (This isn't really a big problem with the other readers suggested.) I went with the larger Pocketbook InkPad 3 (after considering and researching the Touch HD 2 for a while) because I wanted to experience a bigger display and I already have a 6" device, but 7.8" really is substantially bulkier than my Kobo Glo. I use both, just for different types of reading.

JSWolf · 04-20-2018, 10:18 AM

I went from a T1 to an H2O and it was a great decision. I suggest you do the same.

Richdog · 05-01-2018, 02:20 AM

Thanks guys for the advice and feedback it was much appreciated. In the end I bought a Kobo Glo HD refurbished for 99 EUR and should receive it in a week or two.

Richdog · 07-05-2018, 08:35 AM

So, I have now received my Kobo Glo HD and used it for a few weeks and while it took me a while to get used to it, i now really love it. The size is great, backlight is great, and it is much more user-friendly (barring the lack of physical page turn keys) in terms of software etc.

Overall I am very happy I bought it, and I got a great looking case too which makes it look very slick and looks and feels like it should be far more expensive https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Pajamaman · 07-05-2018, 10:23 AM

The Nook cannot organize books via calibre, and has flaky software in general.

The Kobo has no buttons. If it did, I would get one.

I suggest you get a Sony T2 or T3 on ebay.

edit: oops. Have fun with your kobo.

Mivo · 07-07-2018, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pajamaman

The Nook cannot organize books via calibre, and has flaky software in general. The Kobo has no buttons. If it did, I would get one. I suggest you get a Sony T2 or T3 on ebay.

The Pocketbook readers check all of those boxes.

But yeah, he got a Kobo already.

04-11-2018, 03:27 AM	#1
Richdog Nameless Being	My beloved Sony PRS-T1 is dying (sob)... what to replace her with? [EU] So, after almost 10 years of faithful service, my beloved Sony PRS-T1, that has been my staunch companion through thick and thin while travelling, shopping, on my daily commutes, is on her last legs. Her wee battery no longer holds a charge, she gets confused and skips pages by herself sometimes and her general health has sadly deteriorated to the point where I think euthanasia is the only ethical and moral option. So, while it pains me to discuss her replacement while she lies on my desk in pain, here is what I need from a new e-reader: Same size as a Sony PRS-T1 (fits in my jacket pockets) around 6" Add EPUB books and manage library via Calibre Long battery life A good and even backlight (will be my first, woo) Preferably physical page turn buttons but not a deal-breaker if not Budget is not a huge concern but at the same time I do not want to pay more than I need to if there is something that fits my needs for less than a gazillion euros. I have done some research and the top contenders I see are: Nook Glowlight Plus (I like the fact it is waterproof) Kobo Aura 2nd Edition Looking forward to your recommendations.

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04-13-2018, 04:47 PM	#2
ottdmk Wizard Posts: 1,196 Karma: 3765734 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Libra 2, Lenovo Tab M10 FHD Plus, Lenovo Tab M8 HD	I have a Kobo Aura H2O, which is a bit bigger (6.8") then the Aura you're looking at. Still, it fits into my inside jacket pockets no problem. Given that you're in Europe, I would tend to recommend the Kobo over the Nook, purely because Kobo has a better presence in Europe. The Aura 2nd Edition can definitely meet your requirements nicely (except for your optional physical page buttons.) If you want to go a bit more high-end I think you might like the H2O 2nd Edition.

04-14-2018, 03:43 PM	#3
soulfuldog I ♥ Calibre Posts: 2,073 Karma: 5678911 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Voyage, Sony PRS-350, Hudl2	I agree with ottdmk about going for a Kobo over the Nook, as there's no support for the Nook outside of the US. Depending on where you are in the EU, isn't one of the Tolino readers a better option? The Kobo Aura 2nd edition certainly will be a good fit in terms of size, its a little smaller overall than the PRS-T1. Its screen resolution/light/clarity isn't as good as the other Kobo models though, certainly the H2O, albeit with its bigger 6.8" screen, is a lot better. In terms of size, here's a comparison between them: 129 x 179mm kobo aura h2o 129 x 172mm kobo aura h20 2 119 x 163mm nook glowlight plus 113 x 159mm kobo aura 110 x 173mm sony prs-t1

04-15-2018, 04:55 AM	#4
patrik Guru Posts: 653 Karma: 4568205 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Kobo Forma	Have you looked at Pocketbook Touch HD 2? It seems like a nice unit and it got physical buttons.

04-17-2018, 10:07 AM	#5
ZodWallop Gentleman and scholar Posts: 10,981 Karma: 108309641 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Space City, Texas Device: Clara HD; Nook ST w/Glowlight, (2015) Glowlight Plus, Paperwhite 3	To stick up for the Glowlight Plus, it does have a MUCH nicer screen than the Aura 2 and it is waterproof. It is an overall much nicer bit of hardware for the price. Kobo's software is much better than Nooks though. I will admit that. Also, at least one user on here has mentioned the capacitive home button can be frustrating as it can be easy to press accidentally.

04-20-2018, 10:18 AM	#7
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,897 Karma: 128597114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I went from a T1 to an H2O and it was a great decision. I suggest you do the same.

05-01-2018, 02:20 AM	#8
Richdog Nameless Being	Thanks guys for the advice and feedback it was much appreciated. In the end I bought a Kobo Glo HD refurbished for 99 EUR and should receive it in a week or two.

07-05-2018, 08:35 AM	#9
Richdog Nameless Being	So, I have now received my Kobo Glo HD and used it for a few weeks and while it took me a while to get used to it, i now really love it. The size is great, backlight is great, and it is much more user-friendly (barring the lack of physical page turn keys) in terms of software etc. Overall I am very happy I bought it, and I got a great looking case too which makes it look very slick and looks and feels like it should be far more expensive https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

07-05-2018, 10:23 AM	#10
Pajamaman Wizard Posts: 2,827 Karma: 10700629 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Canada Device: Onyx Nova	The Nook cannot organize books via calibre, and has flaky software in general. The Kobo has no buttons. If it did, I would get one. I suggest you get a Sony T2 or T3 on ebay. edit: oops. Have fun with your kobo.

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