Blue vs. Silver

Scarpad · 01-11-2008, 10:06 AM

I've ordered the Blue due to what I believed would be a more pronounced screen and reading experience, but now I'm having a bit of Buyers remorse and am thinking I should have gotten the silver. So I'd like to hear opinions on the two and on the reading experience based on color.

dhbailey · 01-11-2008, 10:17 AM

They're the same electronically. I think I would order a blue one over a silver one, since as you point out there is more contrast between the case and the screen, to help keep the eyes focused on the screen better. But when I held one of the silver ones at my local Borders store a week ago it was fine.

I know I like the dark case of the 500.

So I'd suggest not worrying about buyer's remorse on the case color -- if you hate the blue one, you can send it to me!

Egghead · 01-11-2008, 10:23 AM

Intellectually, I know that they're both made of the same sort of plastic. However, on an emotional level, when I see the blue, I intuitively think "cheap plastic," but when I see the silver, I intuitively think "sturdy metal." As I said, it's an emotional reaction, not an intellectual one, but it's enough to give me an aesthetic preference for the silver one.

But I imagine I'm in the minority on that.

JSWolf · 01-11-2008, 10:27 AM

I chose the blue one because I like the color of the case better. No other reason then personal preference.

sonnyred · 01-11-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Egghead

Intellectually, I know that they're both made of the same sort of plastic. However, on an emotional level, when I see the blue, I intuitively think "cheap plastic," but when I see the silver, I intuitively think "sturdy metal." As I said, it's an emotional reaction, not an intellectual one, but it's enough to give me an aesthetic preference for the silver one.

But I imagine I'm in the minority on that.

Are they plastic? I thought they were metal? One of the reasons I'm picking the 505 over the Cybook is that I've had a lot of Sony products and the build quality is always good. I'm not saying the Cybook isn't good quality but I'm going with the experience I've had with the other Sony products I've owned.

Scarpad · 01-11-2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dhbailey

They're the same electronically. I think I would order a blue one over a silver one, since as you point out there is more contrast between the case and the screen, to help keep the eyes focused on the screen better. But when I held one of the silver ones at my local Borders store a week ago it was fine.

I know I like the dark case of the 500.

So I'd suggest not worrying about buyer's remorse on the case color -- if you hate the blue one, you can send it to me!

I'm sure it'll be fine, that's were seein gthem in a store really helps. Wish I could've

DougFNJ · 01-11-2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Egghead

Intellectually, I know that they're both made of the same sort of plastic. However, on an emotional level, when I see the blue, I intuitively think "cheap plastic," but when I see the silver, I intuitively think "sturdy metal." As I said, it's an emotional reaction, not an intellectual one, but it's enough to give me an aesthetic preference for the silver one.

But I imagine I'm in the minority on that.

At the Sonystyle Store I purchased it from, I looked at both the Blue and the Silver, I purchased the Blue Reader. I can confirm that the Reader's body on both versions are made of metal. When you pick it up it is extremely thin, but you can see and feel the quality with the weight and look as you hold it and look at it. There is nothing cheap looking or feeling about it. Once you receive it, the buyers remorse will go away, you will be very satisfied with your purchase. Enjoy!

edsohsmith · 01-11-2008, 10:59 AM

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Are they plastic? I thought they were metal?

Silver and Blue, both are metal, and neither feels cheap in person. Build quality "feels" good. I am not saying that the e-ink screens are durable though.

Rocketime · 01-11-2008, 11:04 AM

I had a blue 500 and now have a silver 505. I see no difference in the focus factor and readability. I prefer the look of the silver.

gwynevans · 01-11-2008, 11:49 AM

I've got a Blue & I'm happy with it, although I've not got a Silver to compare it to!

Penforhire · 01-11-2008, 01:05 PM

Purely psychological choice to me. I got blue because that silver is the "high tech toy" color, with lots of bad experience having that metallic color rub off, while the dark blue seems more respectible and durable.

Ervserver · 01-11-2008, 01:11 PM

I ordered the blue....my fav color

ndskyz · 01-11-2008, 01:16 PM

I have a silver one. I was lookin at Blue one when my wife surprised me with the Silver. I dont notice the color when reading though. The silver is a nice contrast to all the other dark (black) electronic gadgets I have around. It definitely is made of metal. The Case/cover that comes with it is slightly magnetized and feel it pull to the PRS to keep it the flaps closed.

soilwork · 01-11-2008, 04:35 PM

I have a silver one and my sister bought a blue one. As pointed out above, the blue one has better contrast between the screen and the case. However, I noticed that fingerprints are more noticeable on the built-in cover of the blue one than on that of the silver one. I guess it is because the cover of the blue one has a darker color.

KDawg · 01-11-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by soilwork

I have a silver one and my sister bought a blue one. As pointed out above, the blue one has better contrast between the screen and the case. However, I noticed that fingerprints are more noticeable on the built-in cover of the blue one than on that of the silver one. I guess it is because the cover of the blue one has a darker color.

There is more contrast between the screen and the case with the blue. Which is why I got the silver, I prefer the more subtle transition. Different strokes...

01-11-2008, 10:06 AM	#1
Scarpad Addict Posts: 310 Karma: 1013114 Join Date: Sep 2006	Blue vs. Silver I've ordered the Blue due to what I believed would be a more pronounced screen and reading experience, but now I'm having a bit of Buyers remorse and am thinking I should have gotten the silver. So I'd like to hear opinions on the two and on the reading experience based on color.

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01-11-2008, 10:17 AM	#2
dhbailey Guru Posts: 604 Karma: 733 Join Date: Mar 2007 Device: HP iPAQ211 / PRS 500, 700 and 505	They're the same electronically. I think I would order a blue one over a silver one, since as you point out there is more contrast between the case and the screen, to help keep the eyes focused on the screen better. But when I held one of the silver ones at my local Borders store a week ago it was fine. I know I like the dark case of the 500. So I'd suggest not worrying about buyer's remorse on the case color -- if you hate the blue one, you can send it to me!

01-11-2008, 10:23 AM	#3
Egghead Mentat Posts: 78 Karma: 77 Join Date: Jun 2006 Device: Bookeen Gen3 Cybook	Intellectually, I know that they're both made of the same sort of plastic. However, on an emotional level, when I see the blue, I intuitively think "cheap plastic," but when I see the silver, I intuitively think "sturdy metal." As I said, it's an emotional reaction, not an intellectual one, but it's enough to give me an aesthetic preference for the silver one. But I imagine I'm in the minority on that.

01-11-2008, 10:27 AM	#4
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,974 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I chose the blue one because I like the color of the case better. No other reason then personal preference.

01-11-2008, 11:04 AM	#9
Rocketime Zealot Posts: 124 Karma: 431 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fruita, CO Device: Kindle/Nook Color/NST/Acer Iconica	I had a blue 500 and now have a silver 505. I see no difference in the focus factor and readability. I prefer the look of the silver.

01-11-2008, 11:49 AM	#10
gwynevans Wizzard Posts: 1,402 Karma: 2000000 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Device: iPad 2, iPhone 6s, Kindle Voyage & Kindle PaperWhite	I've got a Blue & I'm happy with it, although I've not got a Silver to compare it to!

01-11-2008, 01:05 PM	#11
Penforhire Wizard Posts: 2,230 Karma: 7145404 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Device: Kindle Voyage & iPhone 7+	Purely psychological choice to me. I got blue because that silver is the "high tech toy" color, with lots of bad experience having that metallic color rub off, while the dark blue seems more respectible and durable.

01-11-2008, 01:11 PM	#12
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	I ordered the blue....my fav color

01-11-2008, 01:16 PM	#13
ndskyz Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: PRS 505/Tungsten T5	I have a silver one. I was lookin at Blue one when my wife surprised me with the Silver. I dont notice the color when reading though. The silver is a nice contrast to all the other dark (black) electronic gadgets I have around. It definitely is made of metal. The Case/cover that comes with it is slightly magnetized and feel it pull to the PRS to keep it the flaps closed.

01-11-2008, 04:35 PM	#14
soilwork useR! Posts: 299 Karma: 651 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NY Device: Onyx Boox Max 2, Kobo Libra H2O, iRiver Story HD	I have a silver one and my sister bought a blue one. As pointed out above, the blue one has better contrast between the screen and the case. However, I noticed that fingerprints are more noticeable on the built-in cover of the blue one than on that of the silver one. I guess it is because the cover of the blue one has a darker color.

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