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Originally Posted by yvanleterrible
Well Bob, does this signify retirement for your 500?
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Good question! I guess I haven't made a decision yet, and even if I get a 505 just try to pry the 500 away from me!
My feeling is that the 500 will have a significant place in e-book history because of it's ability to reach out to the general public in a whole new way. If e-books catch on like we expect, whether you like the Sony devices or not, we may all eventually look fondly on the 500 as a significant step. In fact, not just the device, but also the advertising push working to make this something more attractive to the average person. It's good for e-books in general.
Oddly enough, all the things that seem so important about the "gadget" side of things ultimately pale in comparison to the actual reading experience. I probably should have written more about that. It needs to have a reader's "minimum set of required features and compatibility", but when I have the 500 and 505 both available, I want to grab the 505 for one and only one reason - the screen is easier on my eyes and therefore more pleasant to read with.