Replaced my 500 with the 505 - Page 3

jeffgrado · 10-05-2007, 06:27 PM

http://youtube.com/watch?v=e04Lbm4y2ZU
The 500 and 505 are very similar as far as refresh rate, though the 505s method is different, perhaps.

JSWolf · 10-05-2007, 07:10 PM

It's kinda hard to tell when you have the page presses at different times.

MikeF74 · 10-05-2007, 07:17 PM

There were a couple of synchronized turns.

jeffgrado · 10-05-2007, 07:22 PM

Sorry about that, I couldn't think of an electronic way to turn them at the same time.

hello · 10-05-2007, 07:24 PM

same speed. cybook owns them bot h. only question is if that black flash gets annoyin g after a zillion pages?

MikeF74 · 10-05-2007, 07:34 PM

I think a big reason for it not being as fast is that the Sony's go into a power saving mode almost immediately. This is why their battery time is so much better.

NatCh · 10-05-2007, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hello

only question is if that black flash gets annoyin g after a zillion pages?

In my experience (which has been echoed by the reports of most others) the more you use it the less you notice the black flashing.

A few people do seem to find it insufferable, but that seems to happen almost immediately and get worse, rather than better.

jeffgrado · 10-05-2007, 07:41 PM

I don't mind the flash at all when reading. Don't even notice it most of the time.

hello · 10-05-2007, 07:51 PM

i think this is doable: http://youtube.com/watch?v=dJzR5AXkR28 the son y would probably frustrate me as it just barely makes you chec k if the page is fully loaded.

JSWolf · 10-05-2007, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hello

i think this is doable: http://youtube.com/watch?v=dJzR5AXkR28 the son y would probably frustrate me as it just barely makes you chec k if the page is fully loaded.

The Gen3 flashes the same as the 505. What's the difference?

hello · 10-05-2007, 07:55 PM

some people may notice a differenc e in speed. which can be discomforting for some other people. people that have read argument s posted.

boca · 10-05-2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by anotherchance

Awaiting your video with baited breath, and I have a couple of questions too.

My 505 is on its way to me, with the AC adapter following along a day or so behind. Will it require charging before it can be used, or does it come fully-juiced?

If it is juiced-up, can it be turned on and used "straight out of the box" without hooking up to a PC and registering? Does it come with any content pre-loaded that could be used immediately?

It comes pretty much charged with a bunch of book excerpts. Bronte's Wuthering Heights is the only one given in full

I have the video... but UTube still has not sent me the confirmation e-mail... it is 21MB, so too big to post here I expect

hello · 10-05-2007, 08:09 PM

perhaps you should try rapidshare.de out tha t hosts it as a download on prett y fast servers.

anotherchance · 10-05-2007, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boca

It comes pretty much charged with a bunch of book excerpts. Bronte's Wuthering Heights is the only one given in full.

Thanks for that. Useful info.

boca · 10-06-2007, 07:58 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaSH_pLctvM

First time Utuber...I have just uploaded the video, presume it will take some time to process.

This is a small video showing side by side page turning comparison.
Both books are turning Orwell's 1984 from the Connect Store.

However, the 505, has 110 books in internal memory, and the 500 has only 1.

Neither readers have memory cards inserted.

As you can see both readers get 'stuck' at times. I guess they are not used to being page-turned so frequently... however the 500 gets stuck more often. Don't get too excited... I did not probably do enough page turns to get a statistically relavavent sample. (Nor will I, before you ask!)

BTW sold the 500 reader on Amazon Marketplace... only took a few hours to go, so any buyers guilt has been extinguished!

Conclusion on my purchase?

I really like the 505. The Screen is superb, the Buttons are in the right place (apart from the damn power button!) and whatever anyone else says, the cover and thinner design are lovely.

Thanks for allowing me to contribute to your Forum... But now it is time to read a book.

10-06-2007, 07:58 AM	#45
boca Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 364 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: Sony PRS-300	UTube of refresh comparison http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaSH_pLctvM First time Utuber...I have just uploaded the video, presume it will take some time to process. This is a small video showing side by side page turning comparison. Both books are turning Orwell's 1984 from the Connect Store. However, the 505, has 110 books in internal memory, and the 500 has only 1. Neither readers have memory cards inserted. As you can see both readers get 'stuck' at times. I guess they are not used to being page-turned so frequently... however the 500 gets stuck more often. Don't get too excited... I did not probably do enough page turns to get a statistically relavavent sample. (Nor will I, before you ask!) BTW sold the 500 reader on Amazon Marketplace... only took a few hours to go, so any buyers guilt has been extinguished! Conclusion on my purchase? I really like the 505. The Screen is superb, the Buttons are in the right place (apart from the damn power button!) and whatever anyone else says, the cover and thinner design are lovely. Thanks for allowing me to contribute to your Forum... But now it is time to read a book. Last edited by boca; 10-06-2007 at 08:02 AM.

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10-05-2007, 06:27 PM	#31
jeffgrado Member Posts: 13 Karma: 36 Join Date: Jul 2006 Device: Nokia 770	http://youtube.com/watch?v=e04Lbm4y2ZU The 500 and 505 are very similar as far as refresh rate, though the 505s method is different, perhaps.

10-05-2007, 07:10 PM	#32
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,998 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	It's kinda hard to tell when you have the page presses at different times.

10-05-2007, 07:17 PM	#33
MikeF74 Groupie Posts: 179 Karma: 28 Join Date: May 2007 Device: Sony PRS-505	There were a couple of synchronized turns.

10-05-2007, 07:22 PM	#34
jeffgrado Member Posts: 13 Karma: 36 Join Date: Jul 2006 Device: Nokia 770	Sorry about that, I couldn't think of an electronic way to turn them at the same time.

10-05-2007, 07:24 PM	#35
hello Custom User Title Posts: 55 Karma: 26 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Yes Device: Nokia 5130	same speed. cybook owns them bot h. only question is if that black flash gets annoyin g after a zillion pages?

10-05-2007, 07:34 PM	#36
MikeF74 Groupie Posts: 179 Karma: 28 Join Date: May 2007 Device: Sony PRS-505	I think a big reason for it not being as fast is that the Sony's go into a power saving mode almost immediately. This is why their battery time is so much better.

10-05-2007, 07:41 PM	#38
jeffgrado Member Posts: 13 Karma: 36 Join Date: Jul 2006 Device: Nokia 770	I don't mind the flash at all when reading. Don't even notice it most of the time.

10-05-2007, 07:51 PM	#39
hello Custom User Title Posts: 55 Karma: 26 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Yes Device: Nokia 5130	i think this is doable: http://youtube.com/watch?v=dJzR5AXkR28 the son y would probably frustrate me as it just barely makes you chec k if the page is fully loaded.

10-05-2007, 07:55 PM	#41
hello Custom User Title Posts: 55 Karma: 26 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Yes Device: Nokia 5130	some people may notice a differenc e in speed. which can be discomforting for some other people. people that have read argument s posted.

10-05-2007, 08:09 PM	#43
hello Custom User Title Posts: 55 Karma: 26 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Yes Device: Nokia 5130	perhaps you should try rapidshare.de out tha t hosts it as a download on prett y fast servers.

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