But I haven't seen one in person yet. She likes more classic books, fairy tales, etc. Although she is eyeing mine more and more, so it may be harder to keep it out of her grasp! I'll be looking for any great deals on the new Reader and will jump on one when it comes up. Last edited by DrMoze; at PM. Originally Posted by DrMoze.
I'd rather have that than a somewhat better contrast or 8 greys instead of 4 which, using it for pure-text only as I do, makes absolutely no difference. I already find the almost disturbingly thin I'd be afraid to break it As far as I'm concerned, there's only 3 things which would make me consider upgrading anytime soon Shrinking the reader to fit the screen more closely those pointlessly wide edges trimmed off would make it just the right size to fit in nearly any pocket, rather than only in the larger-variety jacket pocket 2.
Ebooks organized in folders in the reader menu rather than all of them just in one endlessly-long list 3. Hey, figured might as well go all-out Seriously though Oh, and sorry for drifting so widely off-topic. Don't mind me. It does just about everything you're talking about, but obviously doesn't have E-Ink. If LCD doesn't bother you, I think you'd love it. Originally Posted by ZeBuddha.
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I was therefore surprised, but very pleased in July when Sony announced that it would be launching its latest eBook reader this side of the pond. The Reader itself is finished in matte silver, with contrasting darker silver buttons and controls. With dimensions of x x 7. Sony has also thought hard about the usability of the Reader while in its sleeve, making sure that the device can be easily read when placed on a desk or table, without having to remove it from its sheath.
Unlike an LCD screen, the display on the Reader is designed only to display a static image, much like a piece of paper. So, if you like reading in the park with the sun shining down unusual in the UK I know , the Sony Reader will be a good companion. Running down the right hand side of the screen are ten buttons numbered from Not only are these buttons used for selecting options on corresponding lines in the Reader menus, but when reading a book, you can use them to jump to specific pages in the volume.
To the right of the number buttons, located on the bevelled edge of the device are two buttons which will turn the pages in a book forwards or backwards. There are more controls below the screen. On the left is another set of page turning buttons mounted on a circular rocker.
On the right is a Menu button that, unsurprisingly brings up menu options, and will also jump back menu levels if pressed multiple times. Along the bottom edge is a mini-USB port for hooking the Reader up to your computer and charging the device. For the latter Sony has partnered with Waterstones, which is probably the most recognised high street book shop in the UK.
The PRS is not responding, or is very slow The PRS can take several seconds to respond to button pushes. Wait for a minute. If the reader is reading a memory card, it will show spinning arrows in the center of the display. It can take several minutes to read the contents of a memory card. If the reader is not reading a card, and repeated button pushes still get no response, try resetting the Reader through the reset hole on the back.
The battery life is very short — not even one day The audio player will drain the battery this quickly. Either recharge often, or turn off the audio player. PDFs are so small as to be unreadable First, if you are in portrait mode, hold the button labeled with a magnifying glass for 5 seconds to change into landscape mode. You will only see half a page at a time, but it will be enlarged.
Second, at the bottom of the screen, you will see a circle with an "S" or a "M". If you see the "S", press the button labeled with a magnifying glass for half a second. This will reflow the PDF using the medium sized font. You're stuck at "Reader starting up" 2.
Paperclip the reset button then slide the power toggle. When the screen goes blank, quickly connect the PC usb cable. Zoom One common complaint with the PRS is the tiny text. There is a zoom button, but its functionality is limited. Pressing it quickly will toggle between small S medium M and large L. PDFs only support S and M. Holding down the zoom button for at least 5 seconds will toggle between landscape and portrait mode. Therefore, charging should be rare.
In other words, your entire traveling setup should be the PRS in a case, and a single cable. If you plan to use the audio player, add in headphones and plans to recharge frequently. A USB charger that plugs into the wall, a cigarette lighter, or an airplane, would be wise. Sony has been selling e-book devices since The Librie failed to be successful mainly due to its limited availability and to lack of content. For specifications on the display technology see: E Ink display.
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