03-30-2009, 02:22 PM | #46 |
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03-30-2009, 03:03 PM | #48 |
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I have the Silver, and I really like it ... BUT ... there is a huge practical problem I have (had) with it.
I do most of my reading in bed, at night, in the dark. So I use the MightyBright ExtraFelx2 reading light, and while this setup worked great, the silver lining on top of the Sony reader caused really bad reflection (at least for me, with the angle I hold it). So to get rid of that, I had to cover the top with a piece of black electrical tape. Once I did that, I went ahead and covered the left side and the bottom as well. Now that I have done that, it seems easier on the eye to me when I am reading using a book light. During daytime reading also the black tapes don't bother me much. Having heard all the raving about the Blue here though I am very curious to take a look at it Last edited by rana; 03-30-2009 at 03:06 PM. |
03-30-2009, 03:10 PM | #49 |
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The only thing is that the blue also (not sure about the red) has that silver on the top. But I have to say I haven't noticed it, but I have a different light and might hold it at a different angle. |
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03-30-2009, 03:42 PM | #51 |
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i've not noticed that problem with my silver one, but I either use a clip on LED book light, or a head torch on it's lowest...
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03-30-2009, 04:09 PM | #54 |
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I also have both an iPod Touch and a Sony 505. Truth be told, if I had to give up one of the devices, I don't know which I would choose! I really like my Touch, but don't use it for reading. I have read a limited amount on it, but IMO, the 505 is so much better for this that I just don't use the Touch for reading. I use the Touch for all the PDA functions and accessing me e-mail and the net when I'm out and about. I also use it for listening to audio books. If you decide to buy a Touch and if having an external speaker and volume buttons on the side aren't important features of the Touch for you, I recommend looking at refurbished 1st Gen Touches from Apple. They replace the battery and the casing on each. I just bought my husband one of these for his birthday, and it looks and acts like new. It was substantially cheaper than buying a brand new 2nd Gen Touch. Good luck with your decision! dordale |
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Well I guess I'll be shopping for an Ipod touch now. I hadn't really given these much thought but I just watched this awesome video tour and I HAVE TO have one now. I'm shopping around for the best price. So far, Frys is the winner. I was thinking of getting a Nintendo DS, but I think I'd get alot more use out the Ipod touch because then I wouldn't have to keep buying the games for the DS, plus there's alot more applications for the Ipod touch that appeal to me than there are DS games. THANK YOU for mentioning the Ipod touch!! Now I'm off to find a forum for those.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001KLVQEM The reasons you need to purchase this cover, aside from the obvious fact that it is black and therefore Highly Cool, are that (1) the cover that the 505 comes with is not very protective, whereas the black cover available above protects the 505 very well, and (2) the 505, when the cover is removed, is actually kind of slippery, whereas the black cover gives it a kind of non-slippery heft which allows for a good grip on the thing. Plus it is actually a rather elegant looking cover. Now, having given you the above conclusive argument, I will point out that the blue 505 blends most unobtrusively with the black cover. I, myself, have the blue, of course. |
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I've had both and although it should make little difference, I find the blue to be easier to read due to the higher contrast with the eInk screen. It's been debated left and right and many families have been broken up because of the controversy, but I swear my blue 505 is easier to read than my silver one.
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i have a silver and red one.
the feeling is that the red one is more comfortable for my eyes... |
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