PRS-650 Device features (videos)

SchalaZeal · 09-15-2010, 10:24 AM

Hi hi! Thought I'd post some vids I found (they aren't my own recordings) on the PRS-650.

This one is a somewhat sales-y walkthrough (as opposed to an unbiased review) (the OP is a Sony rep of some sort), but is nonetheless fairly informative and shows the new device in action.

Here's a stop-motion unboxing from the same user:

This same user also has a similar unboxing and walkthrough for the 350 model.

This one gives a quick demo on PDF viewing. Note that it's for a formatted PDF.

Cheers!
Schala

SchalaZeal · 09-15-2010, 10:27 AM

Blast. I can't seem to see the vids. What am I doing wrong?

edit: n/m. figured it out. eventually. d'oh! ^_^

ebooker · 09-16-2010, 02:32 AM

translation dictionaries is a fantastic idea. Great for language learners. Does anyone know if the same dictionaries are avail for the prs 600?

yts06mgr · 09-16-2010, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ebooker

translation dictionaries is a fantastic idea. Great for language learners. Does anyone know if the same dictionaries are avail for the prs 600?

I think those translation dictionaries are only licensed for PRS-350/650/950, so it won't be available for previous models. Those dictionaries could worth over $100 if anyone has to purchase them separately.

ebooker · 09-16-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by yts06mgr

I think those translation dictionaries are only licensed for PRS-350/650/950, so it won't be available for previous models. Those dictionaries could worth over $100 if anyone has to purchase them separately.

hmmm. prs-600 is selling for about $150 on ebay. New prs-650 is $230. $70 difference. I guess i have to decide whether to try to buy a dictionary or two separately, or just bite the bullet and upgrade.

Avwriter · 09-16-2010, 12:19 PM

I just wish (hope) that Sony would make additional language dictionaries available through their store. I would happily pay for them.

etienne66 · 09-16-2010, 12:32 PM

Yeah, this was the nice thing about Mobipocket. You could buy or find new dictionaries, there are even a few available here on MobileRead. I have not heard of this being available for any epub reader other than Pocketbook or a hacked Sony reader.

Etienne66

mwheinz · 09-16-2010, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ebooker

hmmm. prs-600 is selling for about $150 on ebay. New prs-650 is $230. $70 difference. I guess i have to decide whether to try to buy a dictionary or two separately, or just bite the bullet and upgrade.

Borders is dumping the 600 for $129 - but only in-store.

ebooker · 09-16-2010, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mwheinz

Borders is dumping the 600 for $129 - but only in-store.

wow, that blows. (for us trying to sell the prs600 anyway).

lacymarie7575 · 09-16-2010, 04:13 PM

how is the glare on the 650?????

ebooker · 09-16-2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lacymarie7575

how is the glare on the 650?????

supposed to be less than on the 600. Also supposed to have better contrast, better touch sensitivity, faster page turns, possibly lighter weight?, and 10 bilingual dictionaries.

i'll probably upgrade to the 650 before end of year. Tho the sony site is 'backordered' on them anyway, right now.

lacymarie7575 · 09-17-2010, 10:01 AM

I am also gonna be upgrading from the 600 to the 650 (maybe 950..dunno yet) but i am not gonna upgrade unless the screen glare is much better. I am fortunate enough to live near a sont style store...so i shouldnt have to wait for a reader...i just have to wait on income tax season!! lol

ebooker · 09-17-2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by lacymarie7575

I am also gonna be upgrading from the 600 to the 650 (maybe 950..dunno yet) but i am not gonna upgrade unless the screen glare is much better. I am fortunate enough to live near a sont style store...so i shouldnt have to wait for a reader...i just have to wait on income tax season!! lol

I should probably wait for some holiday season coupons and sales...

I think the 950 would be perfect for newspapers or periodicals. Since I dont read too many of those on the ereader I guess I'll stick with 650. Am even considering the 550 but I like the sd card slots.

switchman2210 · 09-17-2010, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ebooker

I should probably wait for some holiday season coupons and sales...

I would not expect any sales on the 650 until early next year. With multiple country launches of the devices this year, I full expect demand to exceed supply.

09-15-2010, 10:24 AM	#1
SchalaZeal Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 4002 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Vienna, Austria Device: Sony Reader PRS-505	Device features (videos) Hi hi! Thought I'd post some vids I found (they aren't my own recordings) on the PRS-650. This one is a somewhat sales-y walkthrough (as opposed to an unbiased review) (the OP is a Sony rep of some sort), but is nonetheless fairly informative and shows the new device in action. Here's a stop-motion unboxing from the same user: This same user also has a similar unboxing and walkthrough for the 350 model. This one gives a quick demo on PDF viewing. Note that it's for a formatted PDF. Cheers! Schala Last edited by SchalaZeal; 09-15-2010 at 10:33 AM. Reason: fix code

09-15-2010, 10:27 AM	#2
SchalaZeal Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 4002 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Vienna, Austria Device: Sony Reader PRS-505	Blast. I can't seem to see the vids. What am I doing wrong? edit: n/m. figured it out. eventually. d'oh! ^_^ Last edited by SchalaZeal; 09-15-2010 at 10:35 AM.

09-16-2010, 02:32 AM	#3
ebooker Banned Posts: 140 Karma: 16076 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC Device: sony prs-650!	translation dictionaries is a fantastic idea. Great for language learners. Does anyone know if the same dictionaries are avail for the prs 600? Last edited by ebooker; 09-16-2010 at 03:10 AM.

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lacymarie7575 reading about reading ;-> Posts: 44 Karma: 30 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston Device: Sony PRS-600, BB	I am also gonna be upgrading from the 600 to the 650 (maybe 950..dunno yet) but i am not gonna upgrade unless the screen glare is much better. I am fortunate enough to live near a sont style store...so i shouldnt have to wait for a reader...i just have to wait on income tax season!! lol