Comments on: My 43 seconds with Sony’s PRS-700 eBook Reader http://www.geardiary.com/2008/10/13/my-43-seconds-with-sonys-prs-700-ebook-reader/ Everyone can understand technology; sometimes it just takes a little translating. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:02:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: welshladhttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/10/13/my-43-seconds-with-sonys-prs-700-ebook-reader/#comment-114813 welshlad Sat, 05 Feb 2011 17:23:42 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=15015#comment-114813 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Great LCD review http://is.gd/GjQa82 My preorder is in for the best tablet on the market #notionink</span></span> Great LCD review http://is.gd/GjQa82 My preorder is in for the best tablet on the market #notionink

]]> By: pradleyhttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/10/13/my-43-seconds-with-sonys-prs-700-ebook-reader/#comment-40118 pradley Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:39:11 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=15015#comment-40118 Definitely not, you came across as someone who tried the Sony ereader and made a point raised by others: you are not the first to find the way the pages turn annoying. I just tried timing the page turning on my Kindle and it's more like 1 second. At first, I noticed the change as the type goes from translucent to opaque but then I stopped noticing it altogether to the point that when you raised the issue I had to go back to my Kindle to remind myself what in fact occurred as the pages turned. I like the Kindle for its convenience in carrying books around (I am about to start the new book on Warren Buffett which alone in the print version is 3 to 4 times the weight of the Kindle and cannot be held in one hand), in allowing me to vary the font size and in providing for an unlit reading experience that is closer than any PDA to an actual reading experience. Definitely not, you came across as someone who tried the Sony ereader and made a point raised by others: you are not the first to find the way the pages turn annoying. I just tried timing the page turning on my Kindle and it’s more like 1 second. At first, I noticed the change as the type goes from translucent to opaque but then I stopped noticing it altogether to the point that when you raised the issue I had to go back to my Kindle to remind myself what in fact occurred as the pages turned. I like the Kindle for its convenience in carrying books around (I am about to start the new book on Warren Buffett which alone in the print version is 3 to 4 times the weight of the Kindle and cannot be held in one hand), in allowing me to vary the font size and in providing for an unlit reading experience that is closer than any PDA to an actual reading experience.

]]> By: ssschmidthttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/10/13/my-43-seconds-with-sonys-prs-700-ebook-reader/#comment-40107 ssschmidt Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:30:23 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=15015#comment-40107 Let me explain. I was looking at a demo unit. When ever I selected to change the page there was a 1-2 second delay where the entire screen blacked (flash), then reconfigured. Depending on the lighting (my experience is inside a retail store), the flash was somewhat distracting. My question was based on his experience as a kindle owner who had the opportunity to try a sony reader, was the delay the same, longer or shorter. Comparison wise. I realize that the technology is designed a specific way. I just wanted to know if there was a significant difference between the refresh on the two models. Sorry if I came across as an idiot. Let me explain. I was looking at a demo unit. When ever I selected to change the page there was a 1-2 second delay where the entire screen blacked (flash), then reconfigured. Depending on the lighting (my experience is inside a retail store), the flash was somewhat distracting. My question was based on his experience as a kindle owner who had the opportunity to try a sony reader, was the delay the same, longer or shorter. Comparison wise.

I realize that the technology is designed a specific way. I just wanted to know if there was a significant difference between the refresh on the two models.

Sorry if I came across as an idiot.

]]> By: pradleyhttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/10/13/my-43-seconds-with-sonys-prs-700-ebook-reader/#comment-40104 pradley Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:59:18 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=15015#comment-40104 The answer is yes: That's how eink technology works. I don't, however, understand your problem. What happens when you turn the page of a regular book? There is a "blank" moment then, isn't there? You are talking about something that takes a second. If it bothers you, so be it, don't buy a reader yet. The answer is yes: That’s how eink technology works. I don’t, however, understand your problem. What happens when you turn the page of a regular book? There is a “blank” moment then, isn’t there? You are talking about something that takes a second. If it bothers you, so be it, don’t buy a reader yet.

]]> By: ssschmidthttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/10/13/my-43-seconds-with-sonys-prs-700-ebook-reader/#comment-40092 ssschmidt Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:27:22 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=15015#comment-40092 Considering one of these devices. Haven't "held" a kindle, but was able to check out a prs505 in a local target store. Since I can't "see" one, does the kindle have the same flashing screen when changing pages? Whole screen goes black while the next page loads? During my experimentation with the sony, that was the killer for me. TIA. Steve Considering one of these devices. Haven’t “held” a kindle, but was able to check out a prs505 in a local target store. Since I can’t “see” one, does the kindle have the same flashing screen when changing pages? Whole screen goes black while the next page loads? During my experimentation with the sony, that was the killer for me.
TIA.
Steve

]]> By: Wayne Schulzhttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/10/13/my-43-seconds-with-sonys-prs-700-ebook-reader/#comment-40088 Wayne Schulz Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:43:52 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=15015#comment-40088 Yes, you are right - this is sidelit -- I just changed the text to indicate that. Thanks. Yes, you are right – this is sidelit — I just changed the text to indicate that. Thanks.

]]> By: pradleyhttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/10/13/my-43-seconds-with-sonys-prs-700-ebook-reader/#comment-40086 pradley Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:40:11 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=15015#comment-40086 You write that it is backlit, but I don't see how this is possible, as eink is opaque. I think it must be sidelit, which accounts for all those lights you saw along the sides. I am quite satisfied with my Kindle, however, and I have no problem when it comes to a reading light to using one of the two (cheap) booklights I bought. Chirs Gavula, I can also read on my iphone, but the screen (as you and the world know) is backlit and is much less agreeable to my eyes: the two experiences are not the same and I think they should be dealt with as different, rather than as substitutes for each other. You write that it is backlit, but I don’t see how this is possible, as eink is opaque. I think it must be sidelit, which accounts for all those lights you saw along the sides. I am quite satisfied with my Kindle, however, and I have no problem when it comes to a reading light to using one of the two (cheap) booklights I bought. Chirs Gavula, I can also read on my iphone, but the screen (as you and the world know) is backlit and is much less agreeable to my eyes: the two experiences are not the same and I think they should be dealt with as different, rather than as substitutes for each other.

]]> By: Christopher Gavulahttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/10/13/my-43-seconds-with-sonys-prs-700-ebook-reader/#comment-40080 Christopher Gavula Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:15:13 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=15015#comment-40080 Maybe I missed something, but I thought his report was saying that it now supports Adobe PDF, but still no eReader or Mobi (although some converters are available) but not for DRM files so you can't use the eReader/Fictionwise or Mobipocket stores (among others). Maybe I missed something, but I thought his report was saying that it now supports Adobe PDF, but still no eReader or Mobi (although some converters are available) but not for DRM files so you can’t use the eReader/Fictionwise or Mobipocket stores (among others).

]]> By: Wayne Schulzhttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/10/13/my-43-seconds-with-sonys-prs-700-ebook-reader/#comment-40078 Wayne Schulz Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:14:04 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=15015#comment-40078 Chris - I got the impression from Mike Cane's review that the Sony reader supported a wider variety of formats - some of which could be read in a laptop/desktop eReader. Chris – I got the impression from Mike Cane’s review that the Sony reader supported a wider variety of formats – some of which could be read in a laptop/desktop eReader.

]]> By: Christopher Gavulahttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/10/13/my-43-seconds-with-sonys-prs-700-ebook-reader/#comment-40077 Christopher Gavula Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:10:51 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=15015#comment-40077 I like reading on my WM device or my iPhone because of the color screen - much better contrast than what you get on these devices (and yes I've seen how improved they are nowadays). I can even get my books wirelessly with these devices = come on Sony, get with the program! Also - no Mac support? Ugh. Also - only supports a proprietary format? No sale. Support eReader PRC or Mobi and maybe we'll talk. It may be thin and it may be pretty, but if it isn't functional, why should I pay the premium price for this thing? I like reading on my WM device or my iPhone because of the color screen – much better contrast than what you get on these devices (and yes I’ve seen how improved they are nowadays). I can even get my books wirelessly with these devices = come on Sony, get with the program!

Also – no Mac support? Ugh.

Also – only supports a proprietary format? No sale. Support eReader PRC or Mobi and maybe we’ll talk.

It may be thin and it may be pretty, but if it isn’t functional, why should I pay the premium price for this thing?

]]> By: Wayne Schulzhttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/10/13/my-43-seconds-with-sonys-prs-700-ebook-reader/#comment-40076 Wayne Schulz Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:48:08 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=15015#comment-40076 I use my eReader in a couple places: 1. On plane trips. Prior to owning a Kindle I used to LUG piles of books because I was never sure what I wanted to read. Now I have one device with all my books and access to a wireless library via Amazon. 2. At my kids' activities Could I read books on my iPhone? Probably. I just like a larger sized reader. I use my eReader in a couple places:

1. On plane trips. Prior to owning a Kindle I used to LUG piles of books because I was never sure what I wanted to read. Now I have one device with all my books and access to a wireless library via Amazon.

2. At my kids’ activities

Could I read books on my iPhone?

Probably. I just like a larger sized reader.

]]> By: TrvlngDrewhttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/10/13/my-43-seconds-with-sonys-prs-700-ebook-reader/#comment-40075 TrvlngDrew Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:40:37 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=15015#comment-40075 Wayne, I have such an issue with these readers.. I got one of the original ones way back when, can't even remember the name but I think Franklin bought them out.. Anyway.. Why buy one of thse when I can run Mobireader on my E90 or WM platform.. Granted the screen isn't as big etc, but can accomplish that occasional read when I want it.. How do you deal with this? Can you rationalise carrying yet another device just to read on? Wayne, I have such an issue with these readers.. I got one of the original ones way back when, can’t even remember the name but I think Franklin bought them out.. Anyway..

Why buy one of thse when I can run Mobireader on my E90 or WM platform.. Granted the screen isn’t as big etc, but can accomplish that occasional read when I want it..

How do you deal with this? Can you rationalise carrying yet another device just to read on?

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