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Originally Posted by MovieBird
I got to play with the 350 and 650 for a couple of minutes at the local SonyStyle store today. Holy crap is the screen an improvement! The touchscreen still took quite a bit of pressure to activate on default, but as has been stated, that can be adjusted.
The casing is not as nice as the previous years models. Where my 600 appears to be all aluminum, even with the thin plastic edging, the 50s are very obviously two pieces of aluminum plate sandwiched on a plastic core. The stylus has also been changed, and just feels chintzy to me.
The last quick thing I noticed ergonomics-wise was that the 350 buttons differed from the 650. The 350 used the same sharp cornered buttons that are on the 600, which lead to a finger indent if used for an extended period of time. However, the 650 buttons were rounded, and slightly wider, leading to a much more elegant feel.
I'm tempted to upgrade for full justification of epubs and the improved screen, but the reduction in build quality and lack of updates for older models make me pause.
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Thanks for the details. Sad to hear about the poor construction. However, this was probably the next logical step in making them lighter weight, and it does not necessarily mean that they will be any less durable. I will miss the 600's stylus though. It was even better than the 900's. I don't suppose there is a chance that the 600 stylus would fit in the 650's slot. On the other hand, it is nice to hear your comments on the 650's hardware buttons. The feel of the 600s buttons have always bothered me a little. The edges are sharp, and they feel mushy when you press them. Overall, I am still excited about the 650.
Andrew