A few questions about the new PRS 300

nremondelli · 08-27-2009, 11:00 AM

I am thinking of selling my Kindle 2 for the new Sony. I think readability trumps 3G functionality. At any rate, I have a few questions. First, is the 300 the same size as the 505 and does it replace the 505? I notice the 505 isn't on the site anymore. Also, is the 300 compatible with the light wedge? Finally, is it possible to convert my Amazon books I purchased so I can read them on the Sony? Thanks!

Kostas · 08-27-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by nremondelli

First, is the 300 the same size as the 505 and does it replace the 505?

The 505 has a 6" display while 300 has a 5" display. External dimensions are similar.

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Originally Posted by nremondelli

Also, is the 300 compatible with the light wedge?

Don't know...

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Originally Posted by nremondelli

Finally, is it possible to convert my Amazon books I purchased so I can read them on the Sony? Thanks!

Yes but 1) provided that your ebooks are not in topaz format, 2) that you want and know how to remove DRM, 3) you convert DeDRM'ed ebooks to ePub or lrf (using Calibre).

grooks · 08-27-2009, 11:25 AM

I highly doubt the lightwedge from the 505 will fit the 300 and the 300 screen is smaller. Worst case scenario is the lightwedge will overlap all edges of the 300 but I suspect the 300 wouldn't even fit it the case securely to begin with.

dordale · 08-27-2009, 12:30 PM

On Sony's US website, they have a new cover with a built in light specifically for the Sony 300. It's not a light wedge though. Actually probably works better than a light wedge.

It is a little costly though...$55 (more than 1/4 the cost of the reader!)

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665924193

dordale

DrMoze · 08-27-2009, 01:09 PM

I posted a detailed review of my new 300 in the News & Commentary forum. (I also posted a pointer to that review here, but it was deleted as a "duplicate post." I think we need to combine the Sony Reader forums!

To answer your questions: FOr the size, if you match up the lower left corner of a 505 and a 300, the top of the 300 comes up to halfway between the top of the '1'menu button and the top of the 505's display. The right side of the 300 is right at the inside edge of the menu buttons on the 505. It is a tad thicker than the 505, about the same thickness as the 500. The light wedge won't fit--the 300 is noticeably smaller than the 505. The conversion option was answered above.

Also, I'm not sure I see the value in the new Sony booklight covers for the 300 and 600, which have a built-in extendable led light. Sure, it is attached, but it makes for a wider cover and doesn't do anything different than a clip-on booklight, of which there are many to choose from. (I use a "z-light) which is a 4-LED clip-on light that uses the large button batteries--roughly the size of a quarter, cheap on eBay--and folds flat.)

Also, note that the 300 does NOT come with a folding cover, but just a soft foam (neoprene?) pouch. I wish they included (or sold separately) a folding cover like the 505's! The 300 does have the small holes along the spine to accept such a cover.

08-27-2009, 11:00 AM	#1
nremondelli Zealot Posts: 122 Karma: 52 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: none	A few questions about the new PRS 300 I am thinking of selling my Kindle 2 for the new Sony. I think readability trumps 3G functionality. At any rate, I have a few questions. First, is the 300 the same size as the 505 and does it replace the 505? I notice the 505 isn't on the site anymore. Also, is the 300 compatible with the light wedge? Finally, is it possible to convert my Amazon books I purchased so I can read them on the Sony? Thanks!

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08-27-2009, 11:25 AM	#3
grooks Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 30250 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Myers, FL Device: Pocketbook Era, Kobo Forma	I highly doubt the lightwedge from the 505 will fit the 300 and the 300 screen is smaller. Worst case scenario is the lightwedge will overlap all edges of the 300 but I suspect the 300 wouldn't even fit it the case securely to begin with.

08-27-2009, 12:30 PM	#4
dordale Wizard Posts: 1,731 Karma: 3472866 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Sony PRS-650 & 350; Kindle Voyage; Kobo Aura HD, Aura One, and Forma	On Sony's US website, they have a new cover with a built in light specifically for the Sony 300. It's not a light wedge though. Actually probably works better than a light wedge. It is a little costly though...$55 (more than 1/4 the cost of the reader!) http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665924193 dordale

08-27-2009, 01:09 PM	#5
DrMoze Booknut Posts: 858 Karma: 2852 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida! Device: Sony Reader 500/505/300/350, Nook Glowlight Plus (6")	I posted a detailed review of my new 300 in the News & Commentary forum. (I also posted a pointer to that review here, but it was deleted as a "duplicate post." I think we need to combine the Sony Reader forums! To answer your questions: FOr the size, if you match up the lower left corner of a 505 and a 300, the top of the 300 comes up to halfway between the top of the '1'menu button and the top of the 505's display. The right side of the 300 is right at the inside edge of the menu buttons on the 505. It is a tad thicker than the 505, about the same thickness as the 500. The light wedge won't fit--the 300 is noticeably smaller than the 505. The conversion option was answered above. Also, I'm not sure I see the value in the new Sony booklight covers for the 300 and 600, which have a built-in extendable led light. Sure, it is attached, but it makes for a wider cover and doesn't do anything different than a clip-on booklight, of which there are many to choose from. (I use a "z-light) which is a 4-LED clip-on light that uses the large button batteries--roughly the size of a quarter, cheap on eBay--and folds flat.) Also, note that the 300 does NOT come with a folding cover, but just a soft foam (neoprene?) pouch. I wish they included (or sold separately) a folding cover like the 505's! The 300 does have the small holes along the spine to accept such a cover.

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