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Using a PRS-T3 in 2023
Hello everyone,
I got my hands on a Sony PRS-T3 Reader and I'm really liking it so far. It's my first eReader as I have mainly used the Apple Books app on my phone prior to this. However, I'm puzzled by a few things and was hoping to get answers here, because I can't actually find much on the web about this thing.
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Your first bullet point is best served with a Kobo Libra 2 and not a Sony Reader of any kind.
As for the eBook and it's stupid margins, here is a version of Carmilla I formatted and posted here that does not have stupid margins. https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=193263 |
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Also, the version of the eBook I linked is much better formatted then the one you have on your T3. So I suggest you read the one I linked. |
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the libra is a poor choice when compared to a sony reader, imho.
there a some pro/ for kobo libra, but for pure reading it is no match to the sony reader. |
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it has leakage EMF radiation, even with Airplane Mode on;
it has no RSS support > but has Pocket Integration; Sony Reader has no backlight, it is more perfect for the eyes in terms of readability, but it needs some additional lighting source in darker spots. Sony does better job at formatting, even battery lasts for weeks-months when not esagerating in use. i tried only libra 1 and sage (which still use), and both like because of Kobo Ecosystem (alternative to kindle), but dislike to screen quite a bit, even though the seem nice in appearance with buttons etc; but overall, Sony wins by a large margin, if you just want to plain read without distractions. |
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The Libra 2 has a7" screen. Has Carta 1200 for much better contrast and it shows. The firmware is much better. Sony Does not do a better job at formatting. The battery on the Libra 2 lasts a good amount of time. The Libra 2 has options to allow you to use fonts of your choice and to adjust the weight to your choice. There is no way the T3 is better then the Libra 2. I've had Sony Readers and even the T1. The Libra 2 is better then all of the Sony I had. |
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As to formatting, I take care of that myself, so no complaints there. RSS, don't use; EMF leakage, don't care. So it's down to battery life vs better screen, more ergonomic shape and far more customizable software. No contest there at all. Of course YMMV. |
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RSS is becoming useless.
How are you measuring Kobo ereader "EMF Radiation"? Almost anything with screen, mains PSU or a non-incandescent lamp is orders of magnitude worse. |
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you can check with a multimeter that shows EMF , (RF, Magnetic, Electro);
it is interesting to see how much the newer models emit, when compared to an older Kindle or Sony PRS; the Sage is really concerning level, you could check for yourselves. even with WiFi off, it still emitting RF, whereas the Sony is near silent; checked only with a semiprofessional multimeter, but the results were consistent. you hold the item in your hands, so it will effect you more than a PSU which is meters away. |
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You need special RF test gear and a screened room. |
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