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Sony DPT CP1 B 10 Digital Paper
Last Updated: April 19, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.1
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Software Platform
28app, sync, pdf, google drive, files
+36%
-64%
" ... Everytime I plugged in the device, the Digital paper app would show "Connecting to Digital paper" for a few seconds and then disappear but the device does not connect at all. ... "
" ... Next, the device software. ... You can't just plug the device in and transfer files unless you download an experimental github python script, and even then it requires command line knowledge. ... "
" ... lacks direct synchro to the cloud, requires computer ... "
" ... The Hardware itself sucks. ... "
" ... The password exists after the power on, so it cannot be used normally ... "
" ... The only thing I am not happy with is that it can not go to a specific page, I hope Sony could update the software soon. ... "
" ... Had issues with the software and other things, every time I tried to contact SONY I didn't get a response and if they did answer eventually ( thorough Facebook ) they didn't give me any help. ... "
" ... Updated review: (few days after purchase) ... As a workaround for the timebeing - the searchable symbols work well, and I purchased a one month subscription to Adobe Acrobat Pro to create chapter hyperlinks in the larger PDF files that lack them. ... That said, you really could get away with using the searchable star/asterix symbols until the firmware update is released. ... The screen glare was annoying and I switched to other apps too easily with the Ipad. ... "
Display Clarity
24display, writing, e ink screen, e, digital paper
+67%
-33%
" ... ), but if you really care about writing, get reMarkable instead (reMarkable has perfect writing experience but the page turing is slower and the screen is smaller, i.e. ... "
" ... -The display is amazing! ... "
" ... The screen is flat, like a wave. ... "
" ... The rp1, which i received today has an improved surface and screen and when I compare them side-by-side, the rp1 is superior in feel and appearance. ... "
" ... The e-ink screen is large, clear, and a joy to read off of. ... "
" ... Everything is perfect, forget the screen is out of flatness. ... "
" ... The display is also larger than that on the iPad Pro, meaning that most academic journals and textbooks will show up at full-size. ... If you are a professor or a graduate student, get one of these instead of staring at small LCD screens for 18 hours a day. ... "
" ... Weight is light, display is clear, and battery is large. ... "
Device Compatibility
21sync, syncing, app, onedrive, wifi
+29%
-71%
" ... mac os at 10.12.6 digital data APP is unable to connect RP1 ... "
" ... I can never connect it to my computer. ... "
" ... Will not connect. ... "
" ... lacks direct synchro to the cloud, requires computer ... "
" ... jump from in-text citation to bibliography (but sadly not back to where you were) ... pc connection interferes with VPN connection ... "
" ... My main complaint is that the sync doesn't work. ... it seems straightforward but doesn't work at all, not on my work computer and not for my home computer. ... but they don't seem to have the sync issue that I have had all along. ... "
" ... As if Sony learned nothing about the importance of cloud and syncing. ... This device only connects to windows and mac through a very poorly designed app. ... "
" ... I ended up returning the device after only one day of usage, maybe the next generation device will be better. ... "
Build Quality
18pen, thin, stylus, build quality, pencil
+56%
-44%
" ... The combination works great, I carry the device around in my backpack with my laptop and other hard stuff like thermos and a pencil case but no damage has been done so far. ... "
" ... I am a STL in Bible Study Fellowship and anyone familiar with BSF knows that there is a tremendous amount of material accumulated by years end. ... "
" ... Also, I'd recommend getting the cover if you intend to carry the device around in a bag because it feels surprisingly fragile- as in a two year old could probably bend it in half. ... "
" ... Superb well made, solid elegant hardware . ... "
" ... I like the pencil tip more than the ball pen tip. ... "
" ... Although I know the device itself is super thin, I was still amazed by how thin it is when I removed the plastic bag. ... "
" ... Additional update: **DURABLE**!! ... "
Apps
17sync, files, pdf, folder, syncing
+53%
-47%
" ... The new app on mobile phone makes it super convenient to send online pdf found on mobile phone to my device. ... "
" ... But despite these issues and an antiquated software, this still really helped my productivity and is everything I hoped for as a grad student who had issues concentrating when reading papers on laptops, but couldn't organize all the paper stacks piling up in the house. ... "
" ... Easy to use as a light paper but simple function without any android app. ... "
" ... This is a great tool for what it was designed for, reading and editing pdf's. ... "
" ... Hope upgrade of OS, to use e-pub files ... "
" ... I enjoy the simplicity of the device: no apps, just read ... "
" ... Once the Digital Paper App sync is setup it works great. ... No distracting other apps, I can finally focus on reading and writing. ... "
" ... I already knew much of the information since there are reviews online and videos on youtube. ... -I use it with Onedrive, just set a folder inside windows and let the tablet sync ... "
Print Quality
17digital paper, reading, pages, e, papers
+88%
-12%
" ... Best for paper reading. ... "
" ... The e-ink screen is large, clear, and a joy to read off of. ... "
" ... Good white paper tablet. ... "
" ... (Anything you would usually print on a A4/Letter paper). ... "
" ... this e-paper is ready for the one who work on special carrer. ... "
" ... Also, the screen is digital ink and so one has to have an external a light source to read it. ... "
" ... The reading experience is like no other, the pictures online doesn't do it justice, when you have a 13-inch high quality e-ink screen in front of you, it feels superb! ... As I said the reading experience is so great that I would recommend it to any e-ink lovers who are put off by the price just as I was. ... "
" ... No more printing and wasting papers. ... "
Comfort
14wear, tips, pen, pencil, hand
+79%
-21%
" ... I use the ballpen type tip because I don't like the scratchy sound the pencil type tip makes, but maybe the pencil type wears out faster. ... "
" ... Use pliers to replace the tip will make your life easier. ... "
" ... I like the pencil tip more than the ball pen tip. ... "
" ... Most of the material on the pads would be thrown away. ... For me this is a plus saving eye fatigue. ... "
" ... I'm right-handed, and so far my solution is to take notes on the right side if possible, and if I have to write small words on the left, I use the zoom function. ... "
" ... The tips (DPTA-RTP1) were very easy to wear out, even 10 pages of writing will need a replacement. ... Furthermore, the tips are easy to breakoff from neck . ... "
" ... -The pen tips wear out fast, very fast! ... "
" ... I haven't used up one felt tip (pencil) yet and I have used this device nearly everyday for about 3 months now. ... "
Battery Life
14battery, battery life, pen, three, stylus
+50%
-50%
" ... Still won't charge. ... "
" ... My Amazon return period expired three weeks ago and now the battery is dead. ... Will not charge. ... "
" ... Won't charge. ... "
" ... That is two hour after charging light is off. ... "
" ... Went out of battery when I took notes for three consecutive classes. ... "
" ... BUT I NOT SATISFIED WITH THE STYLUS, I cannot charge it, i will power off in 10 mins. ... "
Product Reliability
11months, review, weeks, usage, saw
+36%
-64%
" ... Stylus stopped working after less than a year! ... "
" ... the screen froze after just 5 months and no Reset possible . ... "
" ... Limited usage is the weak point ... "
" ... None of them suffered so many problems as DPTA-RS1. ... "
Fit
11pen, digital paper, stylus, pencil, paper
+73%
-27%
" ... I then put an adhesive pen holder on the case for the pen. ... The combination works great, I carry the device around in my backpack with my laptop and other hard stuff like thermos and a pencil case but no damage has been done so far. ... "
" ... Writing on the Surface Pro is very smooth on the digital paper it feels like a pencil. ... "
" ... You can store approximately 10 GB worth of unprotected PDFs on the Digital Paper, which corresponds to many thousands of pages worth of material. ... "
" ... The friction does provide a satisfying paper-like feeling. ... "
" ... I like the pencil tip more than the ball pen tip. ... "
" ... -The e-paper tech inside the tablet is flexible but I don't think we are there yet, I would like for Sony to make a real flexible table, fold it in half for mobility. ... "
" ... Despite some minor damage to the case edge, my digital paper still works perfectly. ... "
Size
9weighs, travel, reading, portable, lighter
+100%
" ... It’s super light, so I can carry it with my laptop during travel. ... "
" ... It's lighter and more portable, and it's deposited in the world of reading. ... "
" ... Overall, I still like the device for reading at my desk. ... "
" ... If you are among those kinds, then you will be dazzled by its capability and portability. ... "
" ... Also, I'd recommend getting the cover if you intend to carry the device around in a bag because it feels surprisingly fragile- as in a two year old could probably bend it in half. ... "
" ... Light and slim. ... "
" ... Lighter than I thought ... "
Ease of Use
8easy to use, work, sync, pdf, notes
+88%
-13%
" ... easy to use ... "
" ... Easy to use and gracefully designed. ... "
" ... It really looks similar to paper and is easy on the eyes. ... "
" ... can add notes highlights and diagrams with ease ... "
" ... The swiping pages is easy and really not a strain at all even for hours at time IMO. ... "
" ... Writing experience is very good and sync is easy. ... "
Weight
8weight, easy, thin, much, hold
+100%
" ... Plus for light weight. ... "
" ... Light weight, easy to hold and read, but some kind of expensive. ... "
" ... Weight is light, display is clear, and battery is large. ... "
" ... Light weight, comfort panel. ... "
" ... light weight, easy to transport ... "
" ... You can't imagine how much light weight it will be unless u have this in ur hand. ... "
" ... Light and slim. ... "
Price
7money, waste, tip, spend, device
+29%
-71%
" ... For a seven hundred dollar device (plus tax) this is absurd. ... "
" ... A very expensive waste of a lot of money ... "
" ... DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. ... "
Charging
7charging, premium, power, pen, light
+29%
-71%
" ... I tried charging it via my computer, but the red light immediately disappeared. ... Still won't charge. ... "
" ... Will not charge. ... "
" ... Won't charge. ... "
" ... That is two hour after charging light is off. ... "
" ... BUT I NOT SATISFIED WITH THE STYLUS, I cannot charge it, i will power off in 10 mins. ... "
Overall performance
6fast, slow, job, gets, acceptable
+67%
-33%
" ... So far everything is great and smooth. ... "
" ... This handles them perfectly and is shockingly fast. ... "
" ... It works great but it gets consumed pretty fast as well. ... "
" ... But if you mainly want to read on this device, I guess it will do a good job. ... "
Marketplace
5respond, picture, sony
+40%
-60%
" ... AMAZON WON'T RESPOND EITHER. ... "
" ... We want a replacement, but Amazon did not respond. ... "
Delivery
5shipped, received, product, pre, delivered
-100%
" ... I pre-ordered the product on September 26, 2017 but it wasn't shipped until November 11, 2017. ... "
" ... I just received the product and found out that they have sent me one that has been already opened and used. ... "
" ... The cover is not shipped even thought I pre-ordered it. ... "
" ... However, when I received the package, started to try out every function . ... "
" ... My only disappointment was that the case I ordered at the same time I ordered the rp1 was not delivered because it was out-of-stock ... "
Features
5thin, feature, extremely
+100%
" ... It's light and cool. ... "
" ... It is super light. ... "
" ... But what it performs its intended function extremely well, and is extremely light. ... "
" ... This is a feature, not a bug ... "
" ... Light and slim. ... "
Screen Protection
5tip, pixel, opened, months, build quality
-100%
" ... the screen froze after just 5 months and no Reset possible . ... "
" ... I would have actually chose the Onyx Boox, but my device had a defective screen which turned me off completely. ... "
Ports
5device, cable, via, initialized, etcetera
+20%
-80%
" ... I tried to pair using the provided USB cable. ... I re-initialized the device, reset my macbook, tried different usb-cables, turned of my firewall, did everything written in the helpguide etcetera. ... I tried different cables, via computer, via AC, re-initialized the device etcetera. ... "
" ... I did nothing differently, used same cord and computer . ... "
" ... I received an incompatible USB cable in the package ... pc connection interferes with VPN connection ... "
Returns
4returning, refund, one, remarkable, defective
+50%
-50%
" ... Edit: Refund is on the way ... "
" ... I am returning it. ... "
Design
4well, look, hand, better
+75%
-25%
" ... Superb well made, solid elegant hardware . ... "
For Kids
3graduate
+100%
" ... I'm a graduate student. ... "
" ... I'm a history graduate student. ... "
" ... My handwriting looked kid-like. ... "
Controls
3buttons, pen, page, highlight, erase
+33%
-67%
" ... -The center menu button feels too weak, I feel I might break the button one day . ... "
Firmware
3update, sony, product, address, year
+67%
-33%
" ... Great device but still require strong firmware ... "
" ... Few features are missing though I wish Sony will address them in a firmware update. ... "
Scan Quality
3pdf files, pdf, documents, device, fast
+100%
" ... I've been using it for about a week now, mainly reading PDF files, highlighting, coding text and making notes. ... "
" ... I read mostly scanned PDF books and this is the only e-ink device that provided fast page transitions and wide-enough screen. ... "
Lagging
3+33%
-67%
" ... I reset the device, i did the calibration 10 times - no changes. ... "
Cables
3cable
-100%
" ... I tried to pair using the provided USB cable. ... "
" ... I did nothing differently, used same cord and computer . ... "
" ... I received an incompatible USB cable in the package ... "
Wifi
3connect, works, sync, pc, windows 10
+67%
-33%
" ... no need for a wifi connection to sync documents (can be done via wifi, bluetooth, or cable) ... "
" ... It can connect to the computer through wifi, which is pretty convenient. ... But the wifi at home works fine. ... "
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