T3 Overdrive

4691mls · 07-31-2017, 12:55 PM

A couple years back I bought a T3 as a reserve in case my T1 developed problems. This spring, after something fell on my T1 while I was reading, causing a 1/8" divot in the screen (amazingly, the T1 is still usable except the divot blocks some text) I switched over to the T3.

When I first switched, I tried Overdrive and didn't get anywhere. Tried again last night and after some initial difficulty getting the login screen to load, I was actually able to download a book.

Now if I could just have the t1's default font, and if I could find a skin to cover up the red bezel, I'd be really happy with the T3. (Red was what was available at the time I bought it - thought I'd get used to it but it still bugs me.)

JSWolf · 08-09-2017, 02:46 PM

I used to have a red 505. I liked the red color.

4691mls · 08-10-2017, 11:08 PM

I find the red color of the T3 shiny and distracting. There are still T1 and T2 skins available online after all this time, but I haven't found any for the T3. I thought about trying to do some kind of DIY paint job, but I'm not that great at craft projects so I'm afraid I would just make a mess of it - better to leave it as is. At least it is functional.

4691mls · 08-12-2017, 11:51 AM

The other thing that's annoying about the T3 compared to the T1 is that the hole for the reset button is smaller. With the T1 I could use the prong of my watch buckle, or a fine-point ballpoint pen. The T3 needs a paper clip, which I am less likely to have at hand. Fortunately I have only had to reset it a couple times so far.

filmo · 08-12-2017, 06:06 PM

I use a map pin stuck into top edge of e-reader cover. Always handy for reset but seldom needed. Map pin has plastic ball top. I cut pin length to about 10 mm or 3/8 inch long. File or grind pin end flat.

07-31-2017, 12:55 PM	#1
4691mls Wizard Posts: 2,776 Karma: 30081762 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: US Device: ALL DEVICES ARE STOCK: Kobo Clara, Tolino Shine 2, Sony PRS-T3, T1	T3 Overdrive A couple years back I bought a T3 as a reserve in case my T1 developed problems. This spring, after something fell on my T1 while I was reading, causing a 1/8" divot in the screen (amazingly, the T1 is still usable except the divot blocks some text) I switched over to the T3. When I first switched, I tried Overdrive and didn't get anywhere. Tried again last night and after some initial difficulty getting the login screen to load, I was actually able to download a book. Now if I could just have the t1's default font, and if I could find a skin to cover up the red bezel, I'd be really happy with the T3. (Red was what was available at the time I bought it - thought I'd get used to it but it still bugs me.)

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08-09-2017, 02:46 PM	#2
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 used to have a red 505. I liked the red color.

08-10-2017, 11:08 PM	#3
4691mls Wizard Posts: 2,776 Karma: 30081762 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: US Device: ALL DEVICES ARE STOCK: Kobo Clara, Tolino Shine 2, Sony PRS-T3, T1	I find the red color of the T3 shiny and distracting. There are still T1 and T2 skins available online after all this time, but I haven't found any for the T3. I thought about trying to do some kind of DIY paint job, but I'm not that great at craft projects so I'm afraid I would just make a mess of it - better to leave it as is. At least it is functional.

08-12-2017, 11:51 AM	#4
4691mls Wizard Posts: 2,776 Karma: 30081762 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: US Device: ALL DEVICES ARE STOCK: Kobo Clara, Tolino Shine 2, Sony PRS-T3, T1	The other thing that's annoying about the T3 compared to the T1 is that the hole for the reset button is smaller. With the T1 I could use the prong of my watch buckle, or a fine-point ballpoint pen. The T3 needs a paper clip, which I am less likely to have at hand. Fortunately I have only had to reset it a couple times so far.

08-12-2017, 06:06 PM	#5
filmo Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 1077205 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kobo Touch, Sony T1, Kobo Mini	I use a map pin stuck into top edge of e-reader cover. Always handy for reset but seldom needed. Map pin has plastic ball top. I cut pin length to about 10 mm or 3/8 inch long. File or grind pin end flat.