An odd comparison (two very different devices).

Noobien · 11-07-2010, 04:35 AM

Hi everyone!

I (luckily) came across this site while searching for information that would help me with my eReader purchase. I live in Australia and I don't really think the Kindle is my cup of tea since I already have a large collection of classic epubs and converted PDF's. My main choice is betweeen the Sony PRS-650 and the Telstra T-Touch Tab (aka Huawei S7). I realise that they are completely different devices, but they are exactly the same price. I'm really only interested in the devices as eReaders. Android on the S7 is just a bonus (I already have an Xperia X10). Recommendations?

Thanks!

elemenoP · 11-07-2010, 01:38 PM

I would think that this choice really comes down to whether or not you want an e-ink screen. The Sony screen is fantastic. Have you looked at an e-ink screen in person? I think you will know right away whether or not it's for you. If you are not bothered by reading for a long sustained time on your computer or phone, then by all means get the tablet.

Noobien · 11-09-2010, 11:32 AM

Righto, I went down to the Telstra shop today to look at the tablet. It felt sturdy, the touchscreen was very unresponsive and it was a bit slow overall, but I thought that it didn't matter since I was only going to use it as an eReader. I then went to Borders and saw the eInk screen personally for the first time...whoa it was absolutely fantastic! Will definitely be getting the PRS-650. One thing though, I thought the text overlap in landscape mode was a bit silly. Is there any way to get rid of it?

11-07-2010, 04:35 AM	#1
Noobien Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 2135976 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: none	An odd comparison (two very different devices). Hi everyone! I (luckily) came across this site while searching for information that would help me with my eReader purchase. I live in Australia and I don't really think the Kindle is my cup of tea since I already have a large collection of classic epubs and converted PDF's. My main choice is betweeen the Sony PRS-650 and the Telstra T-Touch Tab (aka Huawei S7). I realise that they are completely different devices, but they are exactly the same price. I'm really only interested in the devices as eReaders. Android on the S7 is just a bonus (I already have an Xperia X10). Recommendations? Thanks!

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11-07-2010, 01:38 PM	#2
elemenoP Wizard Posts: 1,717 Karma: 3790058 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Sony 650	I would think that this choice really comes down to whether or not you want an e-ink screen. The Sony screen is fantastic. Have you looked at an e-ink screen in person? I think you will know right away whether or not it's for you. If you are not bothered by reading for a long sustained time on your computer or phone, then by all means get the tablet.

11-09-2010, 11:32 AM	#3
Noobien Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 2135976 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: none	Righto, I went down to the Telstra shop today to look at the tablet. It felt sturdy, the touchscreen was very unresponsive and it was a bit slow overall, but I thought that it didn't matter since I was only going to use it as an eReader. I then went to Borders and saw the eInk screen personally for the first time...whoa it was absolutely fantastic! Will definitely be getting the PRS-650. One thing though, I thought the text overlap in landscape mode was a bit silly. Is there any way to get rid of it?