Review: Sony Reader WiFi PRS-T1 eBook Reader

[lanman832]

Anyone knows what is the exact version name of the Android that PRS T1 use?

[polkadot1213]

Would you recommend this eReader or the Kobo touch eReader? I'm torn between the two

[ricwurui]

@polkadot1213 forget about the sony and the kobo, buy a nook or kindle

[116Pilgrim]

Perfect review! Thank you.

[kenshinbattousai374]

I really wish they stuck to the Aluminum body, as it gives it such a solid feel.

[HeatherSpoonheim]

I really wish Sony had done more with their software, and also allowed for folders, playlists for music, etc - but I've managed a lot of work-arounds for that stuff. All in all, after dealing with a steep learning curve I now have a device that has made my morning commutes wonderful. I especially like the multi-language support since I'm living in a francophone community and using the device to really polish my French. If anyone has any questions, feel free to send me a message.

[HeatherSpoonheim]

I bought one and love/hate it as well. I'm leaning a lot more towards loving it as I learn to deal with it's quirks. The device is such a perfect size, and with the standard cover it slips easily into my back pack without a second thought. I've had to use some third party solutions to manage content (Calibre for managing books, Open Office for creating good PDFs). I've made a personal calendar/appointment PDF, bus schedule thingy, and exported a lot of my own writing for proof reading.

[HeatherSpoonheim]

Ok, I bought one. I'm both loving and hating it. It's the perfect size for reading, very ergonomic, the case is a must have, and listening to music while reading is cool. The down side, for me, is that I can't create folders on the device for organizing my stuff, and so far it won't handle links in my pdf documents that link to other pdf documents - I like doing that for jumping around reference material. Links to the web work fine.

[HeatherSpoonheim]

Thank you so much for the review. I'm having a hard time making a choice because I want to do a lot of proof reading/annotating while I commute. The iPad seems best for annotating, but is too big for commuting. The kindle products seem lacking when it comes to annotating. This may be the best product for me.

[Tracey16100]

wonderful review. Thanks

[yanie3000]

Thanks for the review! I found it to be very helpful.

[RobynHode8]

I still like the Kindle 3 and $79 Kindle method of turning pages. It requires almost no movement of the hands--just minimal finger movement.

[2pta]

@RobynHode8 but you can go on the internet too

[KesSharann]

@RobynHode8 *ad supported* $79. Tack on another $40 to be truly competitive with the Sony Reader. Otherwise you're just comparing apples and oranges.

[Kirokusclone]

So will I be able to add books from my computer to the new sony reader?

[supersaxophone1]

Next generation: The Sony PSG-1 Reader...

[omgtkseth]

And release date? Is it already out?

[Dar70]

@omgtkseth Yes. You can get it at Target or Best Buy here in the US. Some Best Buys have them on display.

[omgtkseth]

@Dar70 Thanks for the answer. I'll get one when I have time to go to the boarder...

[omgtkseth]

Excuse me, but if you search a word in spanish in the dictionary, will the result be a definition in spanish? Or a definition in english? Or just a translation? I would like if you could have actual dictionaries in the rest of the languages, not just translating dictionaries.

[azhag01]

Can't wait for the PDF review, this may just be the best ereader to read research papers!

Would it be possible to try a 2-columns PDF with figures by the way?

[Antphoneigh]

@azhag01 Yes, please explore all PDF scenarios (like you did with the K4 review), e.g. large files and side-by-side comparisons between page switching on K4 and SonyReader.

[Gloupsify]

Great video ! Thanks a lot

[adblink182]

great review, thanks. Definitely going to pick one of these up when they come out.

[MrJackkone]

Waiting for the PDF!!!

[vol43]

excellent review, thanks so much.

[PunkBusterize]

I'm very interested in the review about PDFs!

plz upload it soon :-)

[muskndusk]

Is the battery easy for the user to change? I have a 505 whose battery has finally died (runs out very quickly after recharge) and they're very hard (not impossible) to change. My next reader must have a battery change which is easy for the user to perform.

[Antphoneigh]

I cant wait for your next review on it's PDF and web based features.

[bedrocbedrock69]

You don't show people how to put the android market on the e-reader?

[ThePhatIndian]

Great review. I've always been partial to Sony Readers, but I opted for the Nook Touch because it didn't seem like Sony would join the rest of the manufacturers in being competitive and improving their firmware.

But I guess I was wrong, damn it. :( The font options look awesome.