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The thing that gets me is that Sony could make software to easily get your content and it seems they could also add search in firmware. It would be a little slower since it would have to use an on-screen keyboard or maybe the side buttons requiring multiple clicks per letter, but it could be done. Features like that take some developer time but it really doesn't seem like an expensive venture and a good RSS aggregator would, IMO, keep the Sony a very attractive option. "Takes a small amount of time but it's free" can compete with Amazon's "super convenient but costs a little money" option for blogs and news. That the 505 (aside from using the new screen) had so little improvement over the 500 makes me wonder if they're intending on staying invested in this market especially since we all knew Amazon was coming into play. They need to get off their butts if they want to stay competitive. Amazon just moved the bar a lot higher and they need to jump if they want to stay relevant.
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