08-28-2012, 08:50 PM | #16 |
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I beg to differ on the ghosting. It still has ghosting. I went to a Sony Store in Mississauga today to play. It is whiter yes, it is also faster and no refresh flash but it still has ghosting issues. In that regard it's no different than the T1. Even the hubby noticed and he could care less about readers. lol
I'm torn on the buttons though. I wouldn't likely use them but I did find them to be a tad sharp. I can see it being a problem if you sit your thumb on it and use it to turn the pages rather than the touch screen. The matte black seems a bit faded to me. It's not just a matte. It looks on the grey side of black if that makes any sense. It feels nice though. I saw the red and the white too. They're shiny and have the same smooth glossy surface as before. Very shiny. I left the store without actually buying one!! *gasp* lol |
08-28-2012, 10:24 PM | #17 | |
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T1 Deals Long Gone
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I was quite happy with it (had fun with an Android root, but that did not seem to add much function/value as slow as the screen is), and it lasted almost a month. I think my wife tried jamming the USB charging plug in the wrong way when she took it on a family visit a few weeks later, and now it won't charge. I took it almost completely apart to see if I could get the buttons/jacks assembly out to work on the USB jack, but one last screw holding the middle frame on top of it was a bit too tight, and I stripped the Phillips head slots before I realized what I was doing - arrgghh. I set it aside at that point (after re-assembling). Been watching eBay for a similar deal, but $60-70 seems as low as they go, and often closer to $100 when the bidders get into a frenzy I will probably stick with the bigger, but still quite functional PRS-950 I have had, and not worry about another e-Ink model any time soon - the small form factor, easy rooting, and close-out price were all that really motivated me to get the T1. We did like the more compact and lighter characteristics versus the 950, but it is not that big a difference that I am willing to spend more than $50 for anything comparable for the few days of outdoor reading we might do in a year. We have color Android tablets that are much more versatile, and can be used for casual reading as well. Actually, my Dell Streak 5 is just as light and easy to handle as the T1, and I am one of those whom prolonged LCD reading does not seem to bother (as long as I use night mode with white text on black background maximally dimmed), plus I can download directly from Barnes & Noble with the Nook app. B&N is my main ebook source since their books are so easy to decrypt for any of my other devices (including the Sony's). It was a fun experiment, but I won't stretch my budget on another try with a small e-Ink reader. |
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08-28-2012, 11:10 PM | #18 | |
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I had made up my mind to go with the T1 after all, and thought it would be easy to pick up some "leftovers" for a good price, but after checking EVERY CHAIN in Montreal that used to have them (and having them check every location for stock) I came up empty-handed. There doesn't seem to be a single new T1 left in the whole city. A lot of stores already had the T2, but apart from some (abused) shop models there was nothing left. I was able to order one online from Best Buy finally (for CAD119), but that was really my only option. So... anybody else hoping for good clearance deal—don't get your hopes up too much. Mileage may vary in the U.S., but it looks like Canada pretty much used up their inventory already. |
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08-29-2012, 12:12 AM | #19 | |
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08-29-2012, 02:11 AM | #20 |
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If I do get a T2, and I am still very undecided, I will purchase from the US and not locally. The T2 will retail here in Australia for $179 and when I questioned that, I got the same old excuses.
So, order direct and save close to $30 in postage. At this stage, I am not sure of the worth to upgrade my T1. |
08-29-2012, 03:06 AM | #21 |
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08-29-2012, 05:32 AM | #22 |
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It depends on how your cover fits around the buttons. If your cover has only a thin strip to allow use of the narrow button on the T-1, that will likely interfere with the buttons on the T-2.
Otherwise, the T-2 should fit perfectly in the T-1 covers as long as you don't have the button space issue. |
08-29-2012, 06:02 AM | #23 | |
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As for the possibility of a reduced price on the T1 now the T2 is out..... I won't hold my breath! Last edited by soulfuldog; 08-29-2012 at 06:08 AM. |
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08-29-2012, 08:24 AM | #24 | |
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08-29-2012, 03:52 PM | #25 | |
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08-29-2012, 04:28 PM | #26 |
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I would add: clunky hardware buttons. Another design blunder, like the T1 shiny bezel, which seems all about looking cool rather than being ergonomic. I predict that the T2 buttons will be a major reason people don't buy, just like the shiny bezel before it. Perhaps it is just a Japanese preference?
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08-29-2012, 06:06 PM | #27 |
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Just got my T2 (red). Some observations:
1. The Sony covers fit fine. 2. It recognizes added fonts the same as T1. 3. It is definitely significantly sharper and whiter. 4. Seems a bit lighter, though that may be my imagination. 5. Is more elegant than the red T1, as it doesn't have the metal strip for the buttons. While it doesn't look very different, I think it's a significant improvement and I am keeping it. |
08-29-2012, 06:36 PM | #28 |
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08-29-2012, 09:03 PM | #29 | |
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Canada - T1 + T2 stock
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http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ...7f1608ece9en02 Also, they are finally showing the T2's in stock for $139.99. They must be adding it as we speak because there are literally NO details [they all show as 'nil' for me right now]. I'd like to know what the 'Pottermore bundle' means exactly... http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ...8c6e733fe4en02 |
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