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Todroid · 09-12-2010, 03:37 PM

I lost my PRS-505 on a plane last week. Kindle is not really a candidate for me, have no need for keyboard and got spoiled by the solid Sony construction. Naturally I'm looking for the replacement in form of PRS-650.
I went to the SonyStyle store last night, got to play with PRS-650 and 350. Surprisingly, 350 felt much better in a hand than 650. I have large hands and 650 slightly too big to hold in one hand to be able to swipe with the thumb. One has to use hold the reader in one hand propped up and use an index finger to swipe. 350 on the other hand allows very easy and comfortable hold in one hand while using a thumb to swipe, and the weight is perfect for one handed use, too. The advantage was that even if more swipes are required to read because of the smaller screen, they are accomplished so much easier. So, while I was so sure that 650 would be my ideal reader, now I'm more inclined to 350.
Anybody had the same experience? I know PRS-300 was bigger than the upcoming PRS-350, but do you any of you find an easy one-handed time with it? For those who had both PRS-300 and 600, do you find that you hold them differently? Which one is easier?
Thanks for your input!

09-12-2010, 03:37 PM	#1
Todroid Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: PRS-650	PRS-350 vs 650, one handed use I lost my PRS-505 on a plane last week. Kindle is not really a candidate for me, have no need for keyboard and got spoiled by the solid Sony construction. Naturally I'm looking for the replacement in form of PRS-650. I went to the SonyStyle store last night, got to play with PRS-650 and 350. Surprisingly, 350 felt much better in a hand than 650. I have large hands and 650 slightly too big to hold in one hand to be able to swipe with the thumb. One has to use hold the reader in one hand propped up and use an index finger to swipe. 350 on the other hand allows very easy and comfortable hold in one hand while using a thumb to swipe, and the weight is perfect for one handed use, too. The advantage was that even if more swipes are required to read because of the smaller screen, they are accomplished so much easier. So, while I was so sure that 650 would be my ideal reader, now I'm more inclined to 350. Anybody had the same experience? I know PRS-300 was bigger than the upcoming PRS-350, but do you any of you find an easy one-handed time with it? For those who had both PRS-300 and 600, do you find that you hold them differently? Which one is easier? Thanks for your input!