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Originally Posted by Elfwreck
It still lacks both the filetype support and the folder structure support that I want. With the 505, I'm aware I could put PRS+ on it and get folder support; I don't think I can do that with a 350.
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PRS+ will give you full folder support on the 350, I have it installed on mine and works wonderfully.
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Originally Posted by Elfwreck
It also doesn't allow a memory card, but 2gb internal (if it is 2gb internal, not 1.5gb and its own software) is enough.
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You're right in that it doesn't have an expansion slot for a memory card, and yes, the software does use up some of the internal memory, I'm not sure how much though. But really, is there any reason you need to carry around more than 1000 ebooks with you at any time? Since you also have them backed up on your computer for safekeeping, it's simple enough to periodically swap which 1000 books you have on the reader at any time.
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Originally Posted by Elfwreck
Currently, my Sony has problems if I put more than about 400 ebooks on it; I haven't heard that the new ones have fixed that problem, although they have gotten faster. I don't want to wait three minutes for the software to load after I put new books on it.
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I haven't experienced any problems even having 700+ ebooks on the reader.
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Originally Posted by Elfwreck
Click-swipe with my thumb means two hands; I'm often reading standing up on a crowded train. I need to not have to lift the top finger off the reader to change pages. I could tap a corner; I can't swipe a corner safely. (I have small hands. I know the 350 is tiny; I'd still be worried about dropping it if I have to lift my thumb and drag to change pages.)
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Not sure how you think the touch screen works and why you think you need to click and swipe, but you don't. It's not really a touch screen like you're used to on cell phones for instance; there's an infrared beam, totally unnoticeable, around the frame that senses your movement. Holding the reader in my right or left hand, it's a simple quick flick of my thumb on the screen from right to left, a very small movement, to turn the page. You can also change the swipe from left to right to advance pages if you prefer.
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Originally Posted by Elfwreck
I'd really really *like* to want the 350; the size is perfect. But the way it's set up--touchscreen, limited filetype support, no folders, Sony's library system that has to re-organize after every connection to the computer--I don't think I'd be happy with it.
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Which filetype are you interested in reading that the Sony won't handle? It's one of the better reader for various filetypes, also handles library books which are epub. Folder support through PRS+ already covered. I never use the Sony Reader Library, I use Calibre only. But I really don't think the Sony software reorganizes the reader every connection to the computer, I never noticed it doing that before I discovered Calibre.
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Originally Posted by Elfwreck
I'm not at all convinced the better screen (I don't care about screen quality; I'd be quite happy with an LCD screen if it weren't for battery life) and faster processor are worth losing the traits that the Pocket Pro has that I want.
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It's the newest e-ink screen, so it is better than the Nook (still using first gen e-ink screen), and is the same screen as the Kindle uses. The text looks a bit sharper than on the 650 because of packing the same number of pixels into a smaller size screen.
You should try to find the ones you're interested in at a local store and try them out, but I really don't think you'd be disappointed with the 350 at all. I love mine and take it everywhere with me.