Upgrading to the 505

tobiasj · 01-16-2008, 08:38 AM

I have searched the forums but I couldn't find anyone asking this same question.

I am considering buying a 505 to replace my 500 (which I love, but the screen tends to give me a headache after a short time and I think the improved screen of the 505 will help a lot with that)
My question is this, having gone through a few upgrades on other devices about half of which allowed and half didn't will the e-book purchases I made for the 500 (at the connect store) work on the 505 when I activate/register it and will I have to de-activate the 500 first?

I like to think that they will (much like Apple allows in Itunes) but I have come across other devices (which shall not be named) where the purchases are tied to a specific DEVICE and not a user account.

Anyone who upgraded care to let me know?

Thanks,

-John

JSWolf · 01-16-2008, 08:40 AM

All you have to do is activate the 505 to your account and redownload all the eBooks you previously purchased. They will then be activated to both the 500 & 505. I suggest you delete all the copies of the eBooks from your computer before you redownload so you'll have only the copy that works on both.

Just load them onto the 505 and read away.

igorsk · 01-16-2008, 09:38 AM

You don't have to redownload; you can copy the books from the old Reader or the library on PC.

NatCh · 01-16-2008, 09:53 AM

I'm also pretty sure (read "dead certain") that you don't have to re-download, just authorize the new unit onto the account -- Sony keys them to the account, not the device.

DrMoze · 01-16-2008, 10:12 AM

Ditto. I hooked up my 505 to my pc which was being used for my old 500. After initial registration, all books are available for both devices, including purchased ones. Not a hitch.

tobiasj · 01-16-2008, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DrMoze

Ditto. I hooked up my 505 to my pc which was being used for my old 500. After initial registration, all books are available for both devices, including purchased ones. Not a hitch.

That is exactly what I was looking for, Thanks for the info (everyone) looks like I can order my 505 any time now..

-John

Zevs · 01-16-2008, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tobiasj

I am considering buying a 505 to replace my 500 (which I love, but the screen tends to give me a headache after a short time and I think the improved screen of the 505 will help a lot with that)

Not so sure though that the screen of the 505 is that much better than the one on the 500..... or ... ? I have upgraded also but I never had any problems with reading for long times on the 500 ... So in some ways it would be good if you coulld really test it out before buying the 505.

Zevs

HarryT · 01-17-2008, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zevs

Not so sure though that the screen of the 505 is that much better than the one on the 500..... or ... ?

I have a CyBook Gen3, which has the same screen as the 505 and, comparing it to the 500 which I had previously, I find personally that there's a tremendous difference in clarity. I can read the newer VizPlex screen of the Gen3 in normal levels of artificial light where I'd have been using a reading light with the 500.

I guess it's down to the individual how significant the difference is.

Zevs · 01-17-2008, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

I have a CyBook Gen3, which has the same screen as the 505 and, comparing it to the 500 which I had previously, I find personally that there's a tremendous difference in clarity. I can read the newer VizPlex screen of the Gen3 in normal levels of artificial light where I'd have been using a reading light with the 500.

I guess it's down to the individual how significant the difference is.

Yes and also likely the age, since probably the screen deteriorate with time. There is a difference between my Readers, but then the 500 has been used very frequently during the year I have had it, so perhaps not fair to compare with a new 505. Would be interesting to see how different a new 500 and a new 505 really are.

Zevs

canicula · 01-17-2008, 10:54 PM

I bought a new PRS-505 today (the Blue model) after playing with it in the San Francisco Sony Style store. The screen is much nicer than my PRS-500 (bought last June). The new form factor with the buttons up the side beside the onscreen numbers is much better as well. So is having page buttons on the left side (the round rocker wheel) and the right side (forward and back buttons).

I've decided to only put books that are on my reading list onto the new device, and not every eBook I've got. Now that the novelty of having 100+ books with me has worn off I don't need to do that anymore. So the 505 should be a lot snappier as the 500 got slow in menu navigation as a loaded on more and more eBooks.

I thought about getting an Iliad but really like the Sony form factor. It's a really well designed device.

Ian

Ervserver · 01-17-2008, 11:18 PM

Enjoy the 505 Ian, I have one on order

01-16-2008, 08:38 AM	#1
tobiasj surrounded by books Posts: 40 Karma: 11 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Michigan Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle HDX, PRS-500, PRS-505, Rocket e-book	Upgrading to the 505 I have searched the forums but I couldn't find anyone asking this same question. I am considering buying a 505 to replace my 500 (which I love, but the screen tends to give me a headache after a short time and I think the improved screen of the 505 will help a lot with that) My question is this, having gone through a few upgrades on other devices about half of which allowed and half didn't will the e-book purchases I made for the 500 (at the connect store) work on the 505 when I activate/register it and will I have to de-activate the 500 first? I like to think that they will (much like Apple allows in Itunes) but I have come across other devices (which shall not be named) where the purchases are tied to a specific DEVICE and not a user account. Anyone who upgraded care to let me know? Thanks, -John

01-17-2008, 10:54 PM	#10
canicula Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 110 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belfast, UK Device: Sony Reader PRS-505, MacBook Air	Just upgraded to a 505 I bought a new PRS-505 today (the Blue model) after playing with it in the San Francisco Sony Style store. The screen is much nicer than my PRS-500 (bought last June). The new form factor with the buttons up the side beside the onscreen numbers is much better as well. So is having page buttons on the left side (the round rocker wheel) and the right side (forward and back buttons). I've decided to only put books that are on my reading list onto the new device, and not every eBook I've got. Now that the novelty of having 100+ books with me has worn off I don't need to do that anymore. So the 505 should be a lot snappier as the 500 got slow in menu navigation as a loaded on more and more eBooks. I thought about getting an Iliad but really like the Sony form factor. It's a really well designed device. Ian

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01-16-2008, 08:40 AM	#2
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,858 Karma: 128597114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	All you have to do is activate the 505 to your account and redownload all the eBooks you previously purchased. They will then be activated to both the 500 & 505. I suggest you delete all the copies of the eBooks from your computer before you redownload so you'll have only the copy that works on both. Just load them onto the 505 and read away.

01-16-2008, 09:38 AM	#3
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	You don't have to redownload; you can copy the books from the old Reader or the library on PC.

01-16-2008, 09:53 AM	#4
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	I'm also pretty sure (read "dead certain") that you don't have to re-download, just authorize the new unit onto the account -- Sony keys them to the account, not the device.

01-16-2008, 10:12 AM	#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")	Ditto. I hooked up my 505 to my pc which was being used for my old 500. After initial registration, all books are available for both devices, including purchased ones. Not a hitch.

01-17-2008, 11:18 PM	#11
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	Enjoy the 505 Ian, I have one on order

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