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Originally Posted by rgd
Is it worth getting the new model? I realize it is only $20 more...so I guess newer is always better???
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The new screen is only one of things that are new in a 505.
For me, the umas device difference(*) would be worth more than $20.
The same goes for page turning butons on the right side.
... And the possibility to have collections on a memory card is definitely worth $20 just by itself.(**)
Also consider the stupid, STUPID
*STUPID!!!*
way the cover is attached to the old PRS500.
Just try to remove the cover from PRS 500 and reattach it and you will not hesitate even if the old unit was $70 cheper.
On the other hand, we have yet to find a way to "break into" the PRS 500. Sony has disabled the way people are loading ... aehm ... "hacks" to their readers. I do not think I will take long now that kovidgoyal has funds to purchase a new PRS 500 ;-)
DISCLAIMER:
I have never handled an actual physical PRS 505 unit. All the abovementioned opinions are based on information gathered on this wonderful site.
(*) - you connect the new reader to ANY computer (with the possible exception of W95 ;-) ). It simply looks to the computer as an USB memory stick or a portable USB disk. With PRS 500 you need special drivers, special software etc, etc, ...
The dammed thing (I am talking about the PRS 500) will not even CHARGE from USB port if you do not have drivers loaded!
(**) you will understand when you load several hundred books/texts to a card and try to find a book...