Poll: Sony Reader PRS-505 upgrade to Sony PRS-700 - Page 4

Trek · 12-08-2008, 07:45 PM

Option 0 for me. I wouldn't "upgrade" my 505 for a 700 even if Sony would pay for it. That 700 screen blows chunks.

Now, some people are ok with that because it's faster,better,stronger in other regards. That argument just doesn't work for me. I'm using the device for everyday, leisure reading. No fast-flipping through pages, no annotations. I only get to see the menus when I'm done with one book and moving to the next. It's rare enough that I hardly care whether I'm pressing buttons or using direct screen touch. I'm comfortably doing the planning and generation of book collections on the PC.

Unlike the menus, I very much care about the display and text quality. That's what I'm staring at 99.9% of the time. It's old-fashioned, no-frills, basic reading. And the 505 is a joy for that.

Would I like a faster 505? Sure. Would I trade the 505 for a 700? No way.

Hucairz · 12-09-2008, 07:53 AM

I'm still very happy with my 505 and won't be upgrading to a 700 anytime soon.

I previously read on a touch screen PDA and seemed to spend way too much time cleaning the display to remove the fingerprints so that I could see to read!

I'm happy with the sony menus and button placement on the 505 - I just wish it was a bit quicker at initial load; it seems to take forever to resync every time I add more books.

RCR · 12-11-2008, 03:48 AM

I voted that I wouldn't upgrade. I'm very happy with my 505.

Can someone tell me if Sony is going to continue making the 505, or are they now going to phase it out and only build the 700?

(If so, I think I'll buy another 505 and store it away as a replacement for when my current one dies).

DaleDe · 12-11-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by RCR

I voted that I wouldn't upgrade. I'm very happy with my 505.

Can someone tell me if Sony is going to continue making the 505, or are they now going to phase it out and only build the 700?

(If so, I think I'll buy another 505 and store it away as a replacement for when my current one dies).

According to Sony the 700 is not a replacement for the 505. They intend to sell both.

Dale

Kris777 · 12-11-2008, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaleDe

According to Sony the 700 is not a replacement for the 505. They intend to sell both.

Dale

My opinion they will discontinue 505 model soon

Patricia · 12-11-2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kris777

My opinion they will discontinue 505 model soon

On what evidence?

I'm curious. The 505 is the only Sony model available in the UK and Europe, so I think your claim is improbable, particularly as Sony has said that the 505 will continue as the standard entry model.

Server · 12-11-2008, 02:40 PM

Sell both for now.... but as always, the older model will get dropped.

more details on the Sony reader's here

DaleDe · 12-11-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Server

Sell both for now.... but as always, the older model will get dropped.

more details on the Sony reader's here

Why, does sony only sell one model TV? I think the future is toward multiple models at different price points from one company.

Dale

Kris777 · 12-11-2008, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Patricia

On what evidence?

I'm curious. The 505 is the only Sony model available in the UK and Europe, so I think your claim is improbable, particularly as Sony has said that the 505 will continue as the standard entry model.

The main reason - they will get more profit to sell more expensive model

Patricia · 12-11-2008, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kris777

The main reason - they will get more profit to sell more expensive model

Not if they end up selling fewer - and the higher price will deter some buyers.

Kris777 · 12-11-2008, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Patricia

Not if they end up selling fewer - and the higher price will deter some buyers.

They can keep the same price that Kindle for 700 model and people will buy it. In case if they will have 2 models many potential buyers will buy cheaper model that will be much less profitable

mjh215 · 12-11-2008, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Kris777

The main reason - they will get more profit to sell more expensive model

It also depends on what their production cost is on each. They might make less on the 700, or the same as the 505.

-MJ

Aurora W · 12-12-2008, 08:33 PM

Voted No. 3.

I'm quite happy with my 505 - it does what I want, and lighting for me is not really an issue. And the lighting on the 700 didn't really impress me anyways.

If WiFi (or Bluetooth) capability was included, I would probably consider upgrading.

Kris777 · 12-12-2008, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aurora W

Voted No. 3.

I'm quite happy with my 505 - it does what I want, and lighting for me is not really an issue. And the lighting on the 700 didn't really impress me anyways.

If WiFi (or Bluetooth) capability was included, I would probably consider upgrading.

yes, 71.43% responders share your opinion here as well

Kris777 · 12-12-2008, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjh215

It also depends on what their production cost is on each. They might make less on the 700, or the same as the 505.

-MJ

I guess the production cost of both models almost the same

View Poll Results: What price you agree to pay for upgrade to Sony PRS-700 in case if Sony will offer it
$200	10	7.87%
$100	34	26.77%
$0 - I don't want to upgrade it.	83	65.35%
Voters: 127. You may not vote on this poll

12-08-2008, 07:45 PM	#46
Trek Member Posts: 17 Karma: 228 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Sony Reader 505	Option 0 for me. I wouldn't "upgrade" my 505 for a 700 even if Sony would pay for it. That 700 screen blows chunks. Now, some people are ok with that because it's faster,better,stronger in other regards. That argument just doesn't work for me. I'm using the device for everyday, leisure reading. No fast-flipping through pages, no annotations. I only get to see the menus when I'm done with one book and moving to the next. It's rare enough that I hardly care whether I'm pressing buttons or using direct screen touch. I'm comfortably doing the planning and generation of book collections on the PC. Unlike the menus, I very much care about the display and text quality. That's what I'm staring at 99.9% of the time. It's old-fashioned, no-frills, basic reading. And the 505 is a joy for that. Would I like a faster 505? Sure. Would I trade the 505 for a 700? No way. Last edited by Trek; 12-08-2008 at 07:49 PM.

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12-09-2008, 07:53 AM	#47
Hucairz Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wolverhampton Device: Sony PRS-505, Andriod M001 Tablet, Navman ICN520 PDA	I'm still very happy with my 505 and won't be upgrading to a 700 anytime soon. I previously read on a touch screen PDA and seemed to spend way too much time cleaning the display to remove the fingerprints so that I could see to read! I'm happy with the sony menus and button placement on the 505 - I just wish it was a bit quicker at initial load; it seems to take forever to resync every time I add more books.

12-11-2008, 03:48 AM	#48
RCR Addict Posts: 334 Karma: 992487 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: 2 x Sony 505, iPad, Samsung 7 Tablet, ASUS Transformer, Nexus 7	I voted that I wouldn't upgrade. I'm very happy with my 505. Can someone tell me if Sony is going to continue making the 505, or are they now going to phase it out and only build the 700? (If so, I think I'll buy another 505 and store it away as a replacement for when my current one dies).

12-11-2008, 02:40 PM	#52
Server Anti-Narcissist Posts: 171 Karma: 307 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere Far, Nowhere Near... Device: SØNY6	Sell both for now.... but as always, the older model will get dropped. more details on the Sony reader's here

12-12-2008, 08:33 PM	#58
Aurora W Addict Posts: 208 Karma: 2435146 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: back in the Midwest, USA Device: PRS-950, iPad, Nexus 7	Voted No. 3. I'm quite happy with my 505 - it does what I want, and lighting for me is not really an issue. And the lighting on the 700 didn't really impress me anyways. If WiFi (or Bluetooth) capability was included, I would probably consider upgrading.

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