So what e-reader do you use now you've given up on Sony?

Rizla · 01-08-2014, 11:01 PM

I guess a lot of former-Sony customers have chosen not to go with the T3 and have chosen a different brand.

I had a 650 and loved it. Now I use a Nook ST with Coolreader. The rooted OS is great.

I think if I was in the market for an e-reader now, I'd get a Kobo Glo and root it.

If you gave up on Sony, what did you move to?

pholy · 01-08-2014, 11:59 PM

Shortly after the T3 came out I found a refurb T1 from Sony, so I decided to get it as a backup for my first T1. I later got a Kobo Touch so I could try out kepubs and the other user-settings stuff.
I still like the Sony T1. Won't give up on them until I can't replace their batteries any more.

Ripplinger · 01-09-2014, 12:08 AM

I haven't given up on Sony. My 350s (correction, my collection of 350s) are still my favorite reader that I still compare all others to.

But because of wanting a built in light, I'm using the Kobo Glo quite a bit now. I take my reader with everywhere and it's nice to not have to worry about also having to carry spare batteries with (or I'll admit the odd looks you get at weird appendages extending from the reader too). The Kobo Glo's hardware is fantastic, I think it's the best front-lit reader out there right now for me. But the firmware gives me nightmares, it's that bad. Each new firmware introduces new bugs instead of fixing old ones.

I'm still hoping Sony will see the light and possibly next year finally give us a front-lit reader. I'll immediately buy one if and when they do, even if I have to bribe someone in Canada or Europe to buy it for me and ship it to me in case they stupidly refuse to sell them in the US.

Valkrider · 01-09-2014, 06:18 AM

I have moved to an iPad Mini

hansl · 01-09-2014, 07:01 AM

If I really had to now, I would probably switch to a Pocketbook Touch Lux. But for the next five years or so I'm confident that my T3S will last and who knows what will be available then. My PRS-500 also still works.

hansl

AJ Starr · 01-09-2014, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pholy

I still like the Sony T1. Won't give up on them until I can't replace their batteries any more.

Does this mean you have replaced the battery, or at least opened the case?

I have a complicated situation....My (adult) son wanted to replace the battery on the T1 I gave him many years ago. But he flubbed it.

I'm sure I can get everything back, but.....

There is a small 1/2 inch square "board" that I don't know where it goes. It looks like about the size of the minisd card slot, but there are no connectors on it, just the sodering points. It could go on top of the sd card slot, but I haven't found anywhere it could go.

Did you see anything like this when you opened your T1.

If you haven't opened it, please ignore this post.

Thanks, AJ

ludovicus · 01-09-2014, 10:10 AM

AJ-

You can download the service manual for the T-1 at:

http://projects.mobileread.com/reade...0989329901.pdf

Hope this helps!

Ludovicus

Canuck_in_Japan · 01-09-2014, 11:01 AM

I went from a Sony 650 to an Aura HD to an Aura.

FacebookVirus · 01-09-2014, 11:26 AM

Bought my first Kindle, the PW2.

I still have a 350, but the only way I can add books to it is with my 4 year old laptop - which I don't intend on replacing. But I have years of books on it, so we'll just see how long the battery lasts.

chrisridd · 01-09-2014, 12:53 PM

I've just switched from a T1 to a Kobo Aura, and am enjoying the Aura's improved speed and screen immensely.

jj2me · 01-09-2014, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FacebookVirus

I still have a 350, but the only way I can add books to it is with my 4 year old laptop - which I don't intend on replacing. But I have years of books on it, so we'll just see how long the battery lasts.

Could you clarify? I'm not understanding the reason for you having trouble adding ebooks except with a 4-year old laptop.
- Is it somehow tied to the age of the laptop (Vista, I presume)?
- Is it DRM? Correctable, I believe (haven't removed Sony's DRM personally).
- Is it the Sony Software? Correctable (Calibre, drag-and-drop).
- Or are you saying simply that you only have one PC and don't particularly like being tied to a PC?

I'd hate to see you getting rid of that nice portable 350 if the problem is correctable. It's so nice to put in your pocket.

FacebookVirus · 01-09-2014, 11:40 PM

There is no removable SD or micro-SD, or WiFi on the 350.

Just trying to understand: other than connecting the 350 to a laptop, what other options are available to load new content?

AJ Starr · 01-10-2014, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ludovicus

AJ-

You can download the service manual for the T-1 at:

http://projects.mobileread.com/reade...0989329901.pdf

Hope this helps!

Ludovicus

Thanks, but I already had this manual. Unfortunately the displays of the circuit board are mostly drawings and not pictures. I would need a picture of the whole board with nothing removed.

Fortunately, it is not urgent. My son moved on to a tablet and doesn't expect the T1 back. It's just for my amusement and possibly spare parts for mine.

Thanks again.

AJ

jj2me · 01-10-2014, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FacebookVirus

There is no removable SD or micro-SD, or WiFi on the 350.

Just trying to understand: other than connecting the 350 to a laptop, what other options are available to load new content?

OK, thanks. No, you're right, you can only load a 350 through its USB (from a PC, or a tablet that supports USB host, usually using a special cable).

Coops · 01-10-2014, 01:46 PM

Just replace my old 350 with a new T3, so I'm giving Sony another extension...

The T3 is excellent. I had to put it next to my 350 to check the screen size, as it is so small I thought I might have misread the T3 screen size. Lovely hardware, even better screen - no idea about what state sony software is at these days, after the horror of the Sony Reader software back in the 505 days it's been Calibre all the way. I didn't even bother installing the Sony software on the laptop.

01-08-2014, 11:01 PM	#1
Rizla Member Retired Posts: 3,183 Karma: 11721895 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook STR (rooted) & Sony T2	So what e-reader do you use now you've given up on Sony? I guess a lot of former-Sony customers have chosen not to go with the T3 and have chosen a different brand. I had a 650 and loved it. Now I use a Nook ST with Coolreader. The rooted OS is great. I think if I was in the market for an e-reader now, I'd get a Kobo Glo and root it. If you gave up on Sony, what did you move to?

01-09-2014, 11:26 AM	#9
FacebookVirus Hybrid reader Posts: 161 Karma: 1132216 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2; Sony PRS-350	Bought my first Kindle, the PW2. I still have a 350, but the only way I can add books to it is with my 4 year old laptop - which I don't intend on replacing. But I have years of books on it, so we'll just see how long the battery lasts. Last edited by FacebookVirus; 01-10-2014 at 04:11 PM.

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01-08-2014, 11:59 PM	#2
pholy Booklegger Posts: 1,801 Karma: 7999816 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Device: BeBook(1 & 2010), PEZ, PRS-505, Kobo BT, PRS-T1, Playbook, Kobo Touch	Shortly after the T3 came out I found a refurb T1 from Sony, so I decided to get it as a backup for my first T1. I later got a Kobo Touch so I could try out kepubs and the other user-settings stuff. I still like the Sony T1. Won't give up on them until I can't replace their batteries any more.

01-09-2014, 12:08 AM	#3
Ripplinger 350 Hoarder Posts: 3,574 Karma: 8281267 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midwest USA Device: Sony PRS-350, Kobo Glo & Glo HD, PW2	I haven't given up on Sony. My 350s (correction, my collection of 350s) are still my favorite reader that I still compare all others to. But because of wanting a built in light, I'm using the Kobo Glo quite a bit now. I take my reader with everywhere and it's nice to not have to worry about also having to carry spare batteries with (or I'll admit the odd looks you get at weird appendages extending from the reader too). The Kobo Glo's hardware is fantastic, I think it's the best front-lit reader out there right now for me. But the firmware gives me nightmares, it's that bad. Each new firmware introduces new bugs instead of fixing old ones. I'm still hoping Sony will see the light and possibly next year finally give us a front-lit reader. I'll immediately buy one if and when they do, even if I have to bribe someone in Canada or Europe to buy it for me and ship it to me in case they stupidly refuse to sell them in the US.

01-09-2014, 06:18 AM	#4
Valkrider Addict Posts: 302 Karma: 1250000 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kobo Libra, iPadAir2, PRS600, iPhone 6, iPod, Palm TX	I have moved to an iPad Mini

01-09-2014, 07:01 AM	#5
hansl Zealot Posts: 112 Karma: 113786 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Germany Device: Sony PRS-T3S, CoolReader on 4'' Android phone	If I really had to now, I would probably switch to a Pocketbook Touch Lux. But for the next five years or so I'm confident that my T3S will last and who knows what will be available then. My PRS-500 also still works. hansl

01-09-2014, 10:10 AM	#7
ludovicus Member Posts: 112 Karma: 611901 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: FL, USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite 5, Fire HD 10, Sony PRS-T1	AJ- You can download the service manual for the T-1 at: http://projects.mobileread.com/reade...0989329901.pdf Hope this helps! Ludovicus

01-09-2014, 11:01 AM	#8
Canuck_in_Japan Wizard Posts: 1,475 Karma: 14328611 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tokyo, Japan Device: Aura, Aura H2O, Kindle PW3	I went from a Sony 650 to an Aura HD to an Aura.

01-09-2014, 12:53 PM	#10
chrisridd Guru Posts: 927 Karma: 2143512 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London, UK Device: Kobo Aura, Kobo Aura ONE, Marvin 3	I've just switched from a T1 to a Kobo Aura, and am enjoying the Aura's improved speed and screen immensely.

01-09-2014, 11:40 PM	#12
FacebookVirus Hybrid reader Posts: 161 Karma: 1132216 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2; Sony PRS-350	There is no removable SD or micro-SD, or WiFi on the 350. Just trying to understand: other than connecting the 350 to a laptop, what other options are available to load new content?

01-10-2014, 01:46 PM	#15
Coops Zealot Posts: 129 Karma: 77756 Join Date: May 2009 Device: Kindle Oasis, Sony T3 backup	Just replace my old 350 with a new T3, so I'm giving Sony another extension... The T3 is excellent. I had to put it next to my 350 to check the screen size, as it is so small I thought I might have misread the T3 screen size. Lovely hardware, even better screen - no idea about what state sony software is at these days, after the horror of the Sony Reader software back in the 505 days it's been Calibre all the way. I didn't even bother installing the Sony software on the laptop.

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