Blue vs. Silver - Page 2

JSWolf · 01-11-2008, 06:37 PM

Also, the buttons on the 505 are sturdy as well.

GatorDeb · 01-11-2008, 07:45 PM

I got the blue because it's my favorite color and I wish I had gotten the silver because the pictures of it look cooler. Oh well. If I had gotten the silver I probably would have wanted the blue.

Ervserver · 01-11-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GatorDeb

I got the blue because it's my favorite color and I wish I had gotten the silver because the pictures of it look cooler. Oh well. If I had gotten the silver I probably would have wanted the blue.

Lilly · 01-11-2008, 08:51 PM

I got the blue; for a few days while I was waiting for it to be delivered, I thought I wanted the silver. I had a chance to go to the SonyStyle store to see the silver in person; I concluded that I made the right choice; the blue was the one for me!

astra · 01-12-2008, 10:24 AM

If I had an opportunity to have a look at both, I would do it because I am very curious how silver looks like. However, I could not do it, so I choose a safer option - blue one, because I believe it should make a better contrast with a screen.

kenflyken · 01-12-2008, 10:42 AM

I feel that silver looks cheap and plastic-ky...it somehow reminds me of fake Chinese copies of toasters...don't know how that came to mind.

Anyways, I fully support your selection of blue; it provides better screen/case contrast anyways. The only downside I see is the scratches will be more clear on the blue version.

Scarpad · 01-12-2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kenflyken

I feel that silver looks cheap and plastic-ky...it somehow reminds me of fake Chinese copies of toasters...don't know how that came to mind.

Anyways, I fully support your selection of blue; it provides better screen/case contrast anyways. The only downside I see is the scratches will be more clear on the blue version.

Well the concensus seems to be Blue, guess I'll know for sure Tuesday when I get it, of course we're due for a Snowstorm here monday, could hold it up...

JohnsnowNW · 01-12-2008, 11:20 PM

Seems like you've gotten plenty of replies to this, but I'll put in my two cents worth. I debated on which colour to get for about a month, I finally chose blue without actually seeing it in person. I cannot compare the reading experience to the silver, as I've only looked at it "in store," however, I can say that the blue 505 completely disappears. I think the contrast of the white screen with a dark blue border aids in this. When I'm reading I get caught up in the story, which is why we read books anyway. Some people find that the dark blue looks purple in certain lighting situations, but I either haven't noticed it, or I'm just not as picky.

Anyway, I think you've made the right choice, and you'll know soon enough anyway. I hope you enjoy it, I certainly can't seem to put mine down!

spooky69 · 01-13-2008, 06:24 AM

The silver one looks pretty damn slick. Never seen a bluey, but I'd suggest that such meditations on the aesthetics of the of the device, when expanded beyond the differences in functionality and usability, run contrary to the spirit of unhindered intellectualism that should currently, by my watch, be filling the souls of all the happy children who got PRS-505s for Christmas.

dhbailey · 01-13-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by spooky69

The silver one looks pretty damn slick. Never seen a bluey, but I'd suggest that such meditations on the aesthetics of the of the device, when expanded beyond the differences in functionality and usability, run contrary to the spirit of unhindered intellectualism that should currently, by my watch, be filling the souls of all the happy children who got PRS-505s for Christmas.

Do you write for politicians for a living? Your replies are as clear as mud.
"Unhindered intellectualism?" What if people aren't reading particularly intellectually stimulating books, but rather are simply reading for entertainment?

In an event, there aren't any "differences in functionality and usability" between the two colors of the PRS-505, and I would also posit that "meditations on the aesthetics" is very much in keeping with a spirit of "unhindered intellectualism" (if indeed the Sony Reader engenders such a thing) and not contrary to it.

JSWolf · 01-13-2008, 09:54 AM

What spooky69 is trying to say is that he likes the silver, has not seen a blue, and feels this discussion is worthless as everyone should just be happy with the functionality of their 505 regardless of what color it is.

I'm starting to see a trend here. That trend being that spooky69 needs to keep taking his meds and stop skipping days here and there.

astra · 01-13-2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I'm starting to see a trend here. That trend being that spooky69 needs to keep taking his meds and stop skipping days here and there.

Yeah, I have noticed the trend as well. I have decided to ignore him completely

Nytngale · 01-13-2008, 12:34 PM

I purchased the Blue one based totally on aesthetics. It looks great with the pink leather cover - such a girly thing I know! I just got my 505 and am delighted with it. The color is really a non-issue as the reader disappears when you're engrossed in a great book!

astra · 01-13-2008, 12:36 PM

Where did you buy a pink leather cover for 505?

Nytngale · 01-13-2008, 12:42 PM

I purchased my pink leather cover at Abt Electronics.

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01-11-2008, 06:37 PM	#16
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,970 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Also, the buttons on the 505 are sturdy as well.

01-11-2008, 07:45 PM	#17
GatorDeb Evangelist Posts: 447 Karma: 5365 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sin City Device: PW2 + HDX 8.9	I got the blue because it's my favorite color and I wish I had gotten the silver because the pictures of it look cooler. Oh well. If I had gotten the silver I probably would have wanted the blue.

01-11-2008, 08:51 PM	#19
Lilly Guru Posts: 688 Karma: 2090 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Sony PRS-505, PRS-900 & PRS-950, Amazon Kindle2	I got the blue; for a few days while I was waiting for it to be delivered, I thought I wanted the silver. I had a chance to go to the SonyStyle store to see the silver in person; I concluded that I made the right choice; the blue was the one for me!

01-12-2008, 10:24 AM	#20
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	If I had an opportunity to have a look at both, I would do it because I am very curious how silver looks like. However, I could not do it, so I choose a safer option - blue one, because I believe it should make a better contrast with a screen.

01-12-2008, 10:42 AM	#21
kenflyken Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: Sony PRS-505, Irex Iliad	I feel that silver looks cheap and plastic-ky...it somehow reminds me of fake Chinese copies of toasters...don't know how that came to mind. Anyways, I fully support your selection of blue; it provides better screen/case contrast anyways. The only downside I see is the scratches will be more clear on the blue version.

01-12-2008, 11:20 PM	#23
JohnsnowNW Member Posts: 20 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Device: Sony Reader 505	Seems like you've gotten plenty of replies to this, but I'll put in my two cents worth. I debated on which colour to get for about a month, I finally chose blue without actually seeing it in person. I cannot compare the reading experience to the silver, as I've only looked at it "in store," however, I can say that the blue 505 completely disappears. I think the contrast of the white screen with a dark blue border aids in this. When I'm reading I get caught up in the story, which is why we read books anyway. Some people find that the dark blue looks purple in certain lighting situations, but I either haven't noticed it, or I'm just not as picky. Anyway, I think you've made the right choice, and you'll know soon enough anyway. I hope you enjoy it, I certainly can't seem to put mine down!

01-13-2008, 06:24 AM	#24
spooky69 Stats: Posts: 233 Karma: 1189 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: Sony PRS-505	The silver one looks pretty damn slick. Never seen a bluey, but I'd suggest that such meditations on the aesthetics of the of the device, when expanded beyond the differences in functionality and usability, run contrary to the spirit of unhindered intellectualism that should currently, by my watch, be filling the souls of all the happy children who got PRS-505s for Christmas.

01-13-2008, 09:54 AM	#26
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,970 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	What spooky69 is trying to say is that he likes the silver, has not seen a blue, and feels this discussion is worthless as everyone should just be happy with the functionality of their 505 regardless of what color it is. I'm starting to see a trend here. That trend being that spooky69 needs to keep taking his meds and stop skipping days here and there.

01-13-2008, 12:34 PM	#28
Nytngale Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Device: PRS-505, Treo 700, Verizon Voyager	I purchased the Blue one based totally on aesthetics. It looks great with the pink leather cover - such a girly thing I know! I just got my 505 and am delighted with it. The color is really a non-issue as the reader disappears when you're engrossed in a great book!

01-13-2008, 12:36 PM	#29
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	Where did you buy a pink leather cover for 505?

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01-13-2008, 12:42 PM	#30
Nytngale Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Device: PRS-505, Treo 700, Verizon Voyager	I purchased my pink leather cover at Abt Electronics.