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Originally Posted by kc24zz
The 505 is an older model reader with an excellent eink screen. The new pearl eink screens were released this year and are used in the new model sonys and kindles.
In november all the sonys where on sale and since then the 350 has bounced between $149 and $179. Sony has done a poor job in releasing the new models but sales have still exceeded their expectations.
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After I read all the responses here I just had to go and see the new Sony and Kindle and all of the others. Unfortunately the 650 at Best Buy was frozen battery died, I did see the 350 and it seemed to have a shiny screen. I couldn't figure out how to use it, I think they didn't have any books loaded or I just couldn't figure it out. I looked at the Nook and I couldn't figure out how to enlarge print. The Kindle was easy to figure out how to enlarge print, and it is very light and easy to flip through pages. I think I want the Kindle!! I maybe would have liked the 650 but who knows. I found the Kindle screen not shiny. Funny how I couldn't get any of the other readers to flip through a book other than a Kindle.
I am not going to use the $75 for my 505. I still like the reader and just like most folks here we are addicted to ereaders! More toys. Anyone have an opinion on the Kindles? I do have epubs so I would have some trouble getting those on the Kindle wouldn't I? I use Calibre, but not as much knowledge as some here on good conversions.