eReader Size

[Romiman]

OK, thank you.
So I need an Sony USB-Charger, to charge the 350, if I don´t want to use a running Computer for charging...

And, Yes, the "xt Papyrus PageOne" is looking very very fine!

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by nighthawk

Well my aluratek 5" fits nicely in my back pocked even in the case.
I find the 5" screen not that much different from PB if you use the landscape mode you get about 1/3 of page in portrait you fit maybe 1/2 page depends what font size you use.

And it breaks easier in your pocket too.

[Robert22]

Originally Posted by Romiman

OK, thank you.
So I need an Sony USB-Charger, to charge the 350, if I don´t want to use a running Computer for charging...

And, Yes, the "xt Papyrus PageOne" is looking very very fine!

So far there have been two different reports regarding whether you need the Sony Charger or not. When I get my 350 (hopefully within days) I'll let you know. Everyone except one person reported that any of their USB chargers work, including iPod, iPad, cell phone, and other store bought units. One person is reporting that these units are not working for him. Because of this discrepancy I suspect that he has a malfunctioning Reader, and I wonder if the Sony charger would also not work for him, since there is really nothing magic about USB chargers.

The one company who is notorious for pulling these kind of stunts is Apple and their video cables for iPods. I'm not aware of Sony ever doing this. Most companies recommend their chargers for their products because 1) they charge more and make more profit and 2) they do not want to be liable for their product if you use a cheap sub-standard component.

[hgwlackey]

Originally Posted by Robert22

Because of this discrepancy I suspect that he has a malfunctioning Reader, and I wonder if the Sony charger would also not work for him, since there is really nothing magic about USB chargers.

"She," and I'm wondering this myself, but I don't want to lay out $30 for the Sony charger to find out, and I'm thinking that if I call support about using non-Sony chargers, they'll just take the line that I need to use the Sony charger.

(Maybe once the Sony chargers make it to Targets and Best Buys I'll get one to test it out--then at least it won't cost me shipping to return it.)

[Romiman]

Originally Posted by Robert22;

...The one company who is notorious for pulling these kind of stunts is Apple and their video cables for iPods. I'm not aware of Sony ever doing this...

Think about the Sony Memory Stick, while every other Companies use the SD-Cards...

[brecklundin]

quick question....the Sony's use a special "charger" for to charge a device via USB?

I ask because I never ran into a device that when charging via USB needed other than the correct USB cable.

If that is really the case, it would sure be sooooo freaking Sony...with their "not built here" company mindset. If not the case then any $2 USB cable with the correct end to attach to your reader should do what is needed...I mean the USB 2.0 is only gonna supply 5V give or take a bit so I don't get why a special charger is needed. Any needed voltage regulators should be built into the reader. I just have not paid attention to the details of how the Sony readers work...

[Robert22]

Originally Posted by hgwlackey

"She," and I'm wondering this myself, but I don't want to lay out $30 for the Sony charger to find out, and I'm thinking that if I call support about using non-Sony chargers, they'll just take the line that I need to use the Sony charger.

Sorry, my bad, your gender wasn't obvious from your screen name.

Since this post I've read about several other people using cell phone USB chargers successfully on their Readers.

Yes, your idea about checking it out at Best Buy / Target sounds right. Then if it doesn't work you can just exchange the Reader. Best of luck.

[Robert22]

Originally Posted by Romiman

Think about the Sony Memory Stick, while every other Companies use the SD-Cards...

Yes, your right! Good catch.

[James_Wilde]

Just as I no longer buy shirts that don't have a breast pocket for my pencils, hearing aid batteries etc, so I'm beginning to look at jacket pockets to make sure they have room for at least my Iriver, and preferably the diary/wallet I started using a year and a bit ago.