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I just got mine today (a 350). It's not quite true that there's NO reflection. Try reading it directly beneath a bright light. You can't, but a slight angle correction, and the glare is gone.
I have to say, this is a fantastic upgrade to my 505. I wasn't sure about the 350 due to its size, but here's what I have found:
1) it's so amazingly light, it's a pleasure to hold and not the least bit weighty. This is how an e-book should be! This is the first e-book that is this way, in my opinion.
2) the build quality is as good as all the previous version. Yes, the edge is now plastic, but it's still very solid
3) the touch screen is as good as you could possibly want it to be. It's super-responsive, transparent and effortless to use
4) the Pearl screen is vastly sharper (better contrast, that is) than the 505's.
5) screen refreshes aren't vastly quicker, but they're certainly improved.
6) small and medium fonts are eminently legible. I will NOT be missing the 6" screen.
7) menu functions are much, much more accessible than they were on the futzy 505.
On paper, the 350 may not seem like competition to the Kindles, but in practice, it nails the e-reading experience in a way that Kindle fans won't understand. Connectivity is rather irrelevant. This device is for reading, and reading is a pleasure on it, and the portability and light weight, and comfort in-hand are what make all the difference. ZERO buyer's remorse here!
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