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speedygnomes · 09-16-2010, 07:24 PM

For Toronto, Bestbuy actually has the silver PRS350 in stock. I bought one at the Eaton Centre location, and returned it the next day. Below are some random notes and thoughts.

Pros:
- The screen is absolutely beautiful, noticeable difference, when compared to my PRS505 and PRS600. I was able to reduce the font and read comfortably.
- The touchscreen is very responsive, faster and better then PRS600.
- Extremely light, should be much easier to hold for long trips (versus the PRS600)

Minor Quibbles:
- Construction feels cheaper, both my previous Sony readers felt more solid. I don't think it will be an issue, but I do hope the PRS650 is better.
- On the left side of the reader, my red PRS600 had nice brushed metal spine, whereas on the silver PRS350, the brushed metal appeared streaky, I almost wondered if it was painted plastic (hopefully other colors are better)
- The stylus is no longer chrome metal, it is cheaper, lighter plastic.

P.S. The reason for returning, was because the silver just looked utterly unappealing. I still plan to buy the PRS-650 (or the Kindle 3). I'm a heavy reader, so the Pearl screen is a must!

09-16-2010, 07:24 PM	#199
speedygnomes Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: PRS-650(Soon?), PRS-600, PRS-505	For Toronto, Bestbuy actually has the silver PRS350 in stock. I bought one at the Eaton Centre location, and returned it the next day. Below are some random notes and thoughts. Pros: - The screen is absolutely beautiful, noticeable difference, when compared to my PRS505 and PRS600. I was able to reduce the font and read comfortably. - The touchscreen is very responsive, faster and better then PRS600. - Extremely light, should be much easier to hold for long trips (versus the PRS600) Minor Quibbles: - Construction feels cheaper, both my previous Sony readers felt more solid. I don't think it will be an issue, but I do hope the PRS650 is better. - On the left side of the reader, my red PRS600 had nice brushed metal spine, whereas on the silver PRS350, the brushed metal appeared streaky, I almost wondered if it was painted plastic (hopefully other colors are better) - The stylus is no longer chrome metal, it is cheaper, lighter plastic. P.S. The reason for returning, was because the silver just looked utterly unappealing. I still plan to buy the PRS-650 (or the Kindle 3). I'm a heavy reader, so the Pearl screen is a must! Last edited by speedygnomes; 09-17-2010 at 06:13 AM.