W.H. Smith's selling Gen3 for £149.99 (now £179.99) - Page 13

HarryT · 12-14-2008, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by readdiction

I just need a few clarifications though -
1) Does the difference of 4 gray scales make much of a difference?? I saw a youtube video comparing the prs-500 and prs-505 and the latter had better contrast. But, the prs-500 didn't have a Vizplex screen apparently? So, honestly speaking, is there a difference?!

Zero difference for text; a small difference for photographs. The better contrast is because it's a 2nd generation Vizplex screen and has nothing to do with the number of grey-scales. The actual screen on the Sony and the Gen3 is identical - the difference lies in the controller.

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2) I've read a few contradictory reviews about the battery life. Can it last 8000 page turns (which is more than the Sony) or does it in fact last less?

"Page turns" is a meaningless measure. Both the Sony and the Gen3 have long battery lives. Which will be "longer" depends entirely how you use the machine.

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3) I have a lot of ebooks, and when I say a lot - I really mean over a 1000 ebooks. I know I won't be able to put all on it, and I wouldn't want to anyway, but just how many can I put in my Cybook without it being utterly slow? Plus, how does this effect browsing for books? There is no file system for the Cybook as of yet, right? whereas Sony has 'Collections' which is some sort of file/folder organization for books.

Of course there's a "file system" - it uses the FAT32 file system. You couldn't put books on it if it didn't have a file system! What it doesn't have is a visible display of folders - the file list is "flat". I have about 300 books on my Gen3 at present; that's probably at the upper end of what's comfortable to navigate.

readdiction · 12-18-2008, 10:24 AM

its finally here ... and so fragile. It looks amazing though ... I'll go youtube a review after I've used it awhile.

No regrets.

astra · 12-18-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by readdiction

its finally here ... and so fragile. It looks amazing though ... I'll go youtube a review after I've used it awhile.

No regrets.

Enjoy your new toy

DDHarriman · 12-18-2008, 06:29 PM

Now wait until you use it! It's ten times a better option then!

Do not let be frightened by the “fragile” look, It’s a really resilient little guy who will deliver outstanding good reading experience!
(here 11 months of fun and counting)

Mindy · 12-19-2008, 03:50 AM

Yup, I still love mine and while I haven't done anything too traumatic too it, it's had a few (accidental) bumps with no effect.
Happy Reading!

pthwaite · 12-19-2008, 05:35 AM

Excellent bit of kit. The use of fonts is very good as I can read it without my glasses if necessary.
Now just add in a couple of things and I'd be in seventh heaven

Skyrunner · 12-19-2008, 07:35 AM

I've just ordered mine. I'm from Spain, but my girlfriend is living in the UK and she'll forward it to me.

I can't wait!

PS: The GBP>Euro exchange rate has been of great help

Mark0 · 12-19-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyrunner

PS: The GBP>Euro exchange rate has been of great help

Absolutely! Same thing that convinced me to make the order!

Bye!

alll87 · 12-26-2008, 05:08 PM

hopefully it drop as much as posible!!

ylefox · 12-28-2008, 09:07 AM

just bought one yesterday from whs £176.21
looking forward to using the cybook

Mark0 · 01-03-2009, 09:29 PM

Just received my Cybook, witch is also my first eBook reader ever.
First impressions are very good. The device is incredibly thing and light, and the eInk screen seems a bit "magical" compared to usual PC & portable screens.

One thing to note: the cover included in the W.H. Smith's offer is very, very nice! It fit the device perfectly and provide an adequate protection.

At that price, and considering the current Euro / GBP ratio, it seems a no brainer!

Bye!

shane · 01-28-2009, 06:29 AM

I ordered one from WHS smith a month ago, and it was shipped last week. I got it for £176, but now prices have gone to £195.

anahid · 01-29-2009, 02:49 AM

I've also seen it, I think the reason for this might be that the pount has gone down quite a lot since last month, almost 20 (euro) cents per pound.

01-03-2009, 09:29 PM	#191
Mark0 Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Venice, Italy Device: Cybook	Just received my Cybook, witch is also my first eBook reader ever. First impressions are very good. The device is incredibly thing and light, and the eInk screen seems a bit "magical" compared to usual PC & portable screens. One thing to note: the cover included in the W.H. Smith's offer is very, very nice! It fit the device perfectly and provide an adequate protection. At that price, and considering the current Euro / GBP ratio, it seems a no brainer! Bye! Last edited by Mark0; 01-03-2009 at 09:32 PM.

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readdiction voracious reader Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: Cybook Gen 3	its finally here ... and so fragile. It looks amazing though ... I'll go youtube a review after I've used it awhile. No regrets.

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12-19-2008, 03:50 AM	#185
Mindy Away with the Faeries Posts: 483 Karma: 8459 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Device: Sony PRS 650	Yup, I still love mine and while I haven't done anything too traumatic too it, it's had a few (accidental) bumps with no effect. Happy Reading!

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pthwaite Fanatic Posts: 597 Karma: 430 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ellesmere Port, UK Device: DR1000S Sony PRS505 iPad iPhone	Excellent bit of kit. The use of fonts is very good as I can read it without my glasses if necessary. Now just add in a couple of things and I'd be in seventh heaven

12-19-2008, 07:35 AM	#187
Skyrunner Member Posts: 15 Karma: 26 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: My eyes	I've just ordered mine. I'm from Spain, but my girlfriend is living in the UK and she'll forward it to me. I can't wait! PS: The GBP>Euro exchange rate has been of great help

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alll87 Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: none	hopefully it drop as much as posible!!

12-28-2008, 09:07 AM	#190
ylefox gadget freak Posts: 37 Karma: 306 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: kirkcaldy scotland Device: cybook gen3 +palm tungsten e,e2,tablet pc	just bought one yesterday from whs £176.21 looking forward to using the cybook

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shane Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 50 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Booken Cybook Gen3	I ordered one from WHS smith a month ago, and it was shipped last week. I got it for £176, but now prices have gone to £195.

01-29-2009, 02:49 AM	#193
anahid Connoisseur Posts: 50 Karma: 49 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Cybook gen3 + Kindle 3	I've also seen it, I think the reason for this might be that the pount has gone down quite a lot since last month, almost 20 (euro) cents per pound.