PRS-505 in the wild - should I? - Page 2

b_knits · 01-29-2010, 05:48 AM

No, they wouldn't go below 10%, but I decided I wouldn't quibble over $20. I got it for $179. Thanks for your help!

dreams · 01-29-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by b_knits

No, they wouldn't go below 10%, but I decided I wouldn't quibble over $20. I got it for $179. Thanks for your help!

And......? Was it in Demo mode? Is it authorized and up and running?

b_knits · 01-29-2010, 05:58 PM

No, it wasn't in demo mode (I don't think anyway). It had a sample from a Doris Kearns Goodwin book on it. I reformatted it, authorized it, and checked for a firmware update - it was up to date. I have loaded several books on using Calibre (new to me too) and it's all going well!

dreams · 01-30-2010, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by b_knits

No, it wasn't in demo mode (I don't think anyway). It had a sample from a Doris Kearns Goodwin book on it. I reformatted it, authorized it, and checked for a firmware update - it was up to date. I have loaded several books on using Calibre (new to me too) and it's all going well!

Thanks for the update! It sounds like it was a good deal. I really hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy mine. Happy reading.

irenas · 01-31-2010, 01:12 PM

I wish i could find a 505 model for at least $200

In our local store they still have 2 prs 505, but they sell them for $300

BTW, Borders is selling prs300 for $180 , or it is our local thing..?

khalleron · 02-01-2010, 12:08 AM

Sorry I'm late to the party, but I have both a 505 and a 600, and I use the 505 *much* more than the 600.

For plain reading, it can't be beat (despite what Lblobbo says). If you don't need the annotation features, then you've got a mighty fine reader.

Juggle4Evr · 02-01-2010, 01:10 AM

You always need several readers

I have three:

- The PRS-505 for reading German books because it has the best display
- The PRS-600 for reading English books because of the dictionary
- The Cybook Opus for reading when I have no bag with me because it is the smallest (PRS-300 is not yet available in Germany)

hike_gc · 02-01-2010, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by irenas

I wish i could find a 505 model for at least $200

In our local store they still have 2 prs 505, but they sell them for $300

BTW, Borders is selling prs300 for $180 , or it is our local thing..?

Keep checking ebay and the flea market on this site. They are around but getting scarce I think. Also check the Amazon marketplace. Persistance.

irenas · 02-01-2010, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by hike_gc

Keep checking ebay and the flea market on this site. They are around but getting scarce I think. Also check the Amazon marketplace. Persistance.

Thanks!

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01-29-2010, 05:48 AM	#16
b_knits Member Posts: 20 Karma: 50 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maine, USA Device: Kindle 3G; Sony PRS-505; iPod Touch; Droid Incredible	No, they wouldn't go below 10%, but I decided I wouldn't quibble over $20. I got it for $179. Thanks for your help!

01-29-2010, 05:58 PM	#18
b_knits Member Posts: 20 Karma: 50 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maine, USA Device: Kindle 3G; Sony PRS-505; iPod Touch; Droid Incredible	No, it wasn't in demo mode (I don't think anyway). It had a sample from a Doris Kearns Goodwin book on it. I reformatted it, authorized it, and checked for a firmware update - it was up to date. I have loaded several books on using Calibre (new to me too) and it's all going well!

01-31-2010, 01:12 PM	#20
irenas Zealot Posts: 101 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orange County Device: Astak EZ reader	I wish i could find a 505 model for at least $200 In our local store they still have 2 prs 505, but they sell them for $300 BTW, Borders is selling prs300 for $180 , or it is our local thing..?

02-01-2010, 12:08 AM	#21
khalleron Kate Posts: 1,683 Karma: 3165009 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oregon, United States Device: Nexus 7 2013, Kobo Aura H2O, Kobo Forma	Sorry I'm late to the party, but I have both a 505 and a 600, and I use the 505 much more than the 600. For plain reading, it can't be beat (despite what Lblobbo says). If you don't need the annotation features, then you've got a mighty fine reader.

02-01-2010, 01:10 AM	#22
Juggle4Evr Connoisseur Posts: 58 Karma: 180 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Munich, Germany Device: PRS-505, PRS-600, Cybook Opus	You always need several readers I have three: - The PRS-505 for reading German books because it has the best display - The PRS-600 for reading English books because of the dictionary - The Cybook Opus for reading when I have no bag with me because it is the smallest (PRS-300 is not yet available in Germany)

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