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Ripplinger · 11-10-2012, 06:04 PM

I have the Sony 350, which is also a 5" screen like the Kobo mini. I've had mine for almost 2 years now and love it so much that I bought a 2nd one as a spare for when this one dies.

I love the smaller 5" screen, the smaller size makes it so portable it fits in just about any pocket I have, which means I never leave the house without it. I originally bought it when it was on sale thinking I'd end up returning it for a 6" screen, but after using it, I fell in love with it. I have no problems at all reading on the smaller screen and have never missed having a 6" screen. I use it strictly for reading, nothing else.

I'd say for that price, you couldn't go wrong for a first reader. Some people say you have to turn pages more often, but it's just a slight thumb movement to turn the page, you aren't even aware of doing it.

11-10-2012, 06:04 PM	#2
Ripplinger 350 Hoarder Posts: 3,574 Karma: 8281267 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midwest USA Device: Sony PRS-350, Kobo Glo & Glo HD, PW2	I have the Sony 350, which is also a 5" screen like the Kobo mini. I've had mine for almost 2 years now and love it so much that I bought a 2nd one as a spare for when this one dies. I love the smaller 5" screen, the smaller size makes it so portable it fits in just about any pocket I have, which means I never leave the house without it. I originally bought it when it was on sale thinking I'd end up returning it for a 6" screen, but after using it, I fell in love with it. I have no problems at all reading on the smaller screen and have never missed having a 6" screen. I use it strictly for reading, nothing else. I'd say for that price, you couldn't go wrong for a first reader. Some people say you have to turn pages more often, but it's just a slight thumb movement to turn the page, you aren't even aware of doing it.