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Old 04-27-2010, 01:44 PM   #1
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PRS-505 vs. 300 screen contrast and readability

Comparing the 300 to 505 are they pretty much the same in terms of contrast and readability or is one of them better?
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The 300 is a slimm/scaled down version of the 505. The main differences are the 505 has a larger screen and expandable memory.
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People often say that 300 has slightly better screen.

But compared to 505, besides expandable memory it lacks:
1) sidebar browsing buttons
2) picture viewer (probably "fixable" via software means)
3) mp3 player (hardly anyone listens to the music on 505, it also drains battery pretty fast, but still)
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I had to replace my 505 a couple of weeks ago after I damaged the screen.

To my surprise I have found the 300 even more pleasant to use because I can hold it and navigate with just the one hand - I found the 505 a little too heavy and wide to do this for any length of time.

I don't have a working screen on the 505 in order to compare contrast qualities but the 300 certainly seems no worse.
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Old 04-28-2010, 04:50 PM   #5
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I have a 505 and I find no problem at all holding it in one hand while I am reading.

I've seen the 300 and I do prefer the larger screen. I know it's only 1", but it does make a noticeable difference. So if you have a chance to get a 505, get one. Also, if you get a 505, you can use some of the hacks available for the 505 such as PRS+ and have true folder support and an onscreen clock among other things.
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I've seen the 300 and I do prefer the larger screen. I know it's only 1", but it does make a noticeable difference. .
When you consider screen area and not just the diagonal, it's a more significant difference in practice:

12" on the 300 vs. 17.25" on the 505

Five and a quarter more inches of screen real estate on the 505.
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