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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.
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.
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.
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.)
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.
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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I'm here to tell you that the 350 is a one-hand EBR. You hold it with your thumb on top, & a small (direction adjustable) thumb flick in the lower corner works fine. Or you can hit a page button, but if you have small hands this might be awkward unless you are lefthanded.
Obviously, the 350 can't do the other things you want. Maybe those are deal killers for you. And you need to try it out, of course. But you really should before rejecting it on the assumption it won't work physically for you.
As for folders, why aren't Collections enough, given calibre? Do you want nesting folders?
edit: Ah, I see, you don't like calibre. Oh well. BTW, for file conversion purposes, maybe Stanza would do the trick.