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JSWolf · 02-26-2008, 10:52 PM

I used to have a 500 and when I went to the SonyStyle store to take a look at the 505, I decided I liked the new Vizplex screen, and the changes to the buttons turns out to be quite good. I did think the cover would be an issue since I was used to the 500 where it folded under and lined up in the right side. The 505's cover sticks out on the right side when it is folded back. But that turns out to make it easier t hold with my right hand. I can hold the 505 with one hand (left ot right) easier then I could with the 500.

All that plus the 505 looks sleeker and more streamlined. Anyway, I do think the 505 looks better then the Kindle (from what I've seen in photos). Plus you don't have to worry about bug page turn buttons getting in the way.

02-26-2008, 10:52 PM	#53
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,228 Karma: 148951761 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I used to have a 500 and when I went to the SonyStyle store to take a look at the 505, I decided I liked the new Vizplex screen, and the changes to the buttons turns out to be quite good. I did think the cover would be an issue since I was used to the 500 where it folded under and lined up in the right side. The 505's cover sticks out on the right side when it is folded back. But that turns out to make it easier t hold with my right hand. I can hold the 505 with one hand (left ot right) easier then I could with the 500. All that plus the 505 looks sleeker and more streamlined. Anyway, I do think the 505 looks better then the Kindle (from what I've seen in photos). Plus you don't have to worry about bug page turn buttons getting in the way.