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astra · 11-22-2010, 08:20 AM

I have recently upgraded my 3 years old 505 to a new shiny 650.
Was it worth it?
Depends on what you need from the reader.
I really wanted to have a dictionary and a better ePub support, without loosing screen quality.
650 fulfils both.

On the other hand, I have 80 lrf files and it would take many years to read the books. So, ePub was not that urgent. If English were my first language, probably I would stay with 505 for now.
The screen is almost the same. The background is the same shade of grey. The text is blacker and it benefits you when the lighting is not ideal.
I don't care about touch screen or taking notes or speed.

P.S. Ah, I have forgotten about another useful feature of 650. Search. Helpful indeed, since it is not a printed book and you cannot browse through it. Speed page turning is a good feature too.

P.P.S. Hmm...maybe it is worth an upgrade....again it depends on how free you are with money. If you have some spare, then why not? 650 brings in a few nice features. If not, 505 is brilliant ebook reader, wait for the next generation.

11-22-2010, 08:20 AM	#6
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	I have recently upgraded my 3 years old 505 to a new shiny 650. Was it worth it? Depends on what you need from the reader. I really wanted to have a dictionary and a better ePub support, without loosing screen quality. 650 fulfils both. On the other hand, I have 80 lrf files and it would take many years to read the books. So, ePub was not that urgent. If English were my first language, probably I would stay with 505 for now. The screen is almost the same. The background is the same shade of grey. The text is blacker and it benefits you when the lighting is not ideal. I don't care about touch screen or taking notes or speed. P.S. Ah, I have forgotten about another useful feature of 650. Search. Helpful indeed, since it is not a printed book and you cannot browse through it. Speed page turning is a good feature too. P.P.S. Hmm...maybe it is worth an upgrade....again it depends on how free you are with money. If you have some spare, then why not? 650 brings in a few nice features. If not, 505 is brilliant ebook reader, wait for the next generation. Last edited by astra; 11-22-2010 at 08:25 AM.