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Shenzhov · 04-25-2008, 07:02 PM

I've had a Sony 505 for a bit over 3 months and just got my Kindle yesterday.
I'm in agreement with everyone on the fact you would not want to drop either one of the devices. The Kindle is plastic and the 505 has a metal case, but the Kindle seems a bit stouter if you know what I mean. As has been said, it would depend on how it landed I think. I have an iPhone I dropped several times and it hit the rug on the floor with no damage. I handed it to a friend and it fell, hit the fireplace mantel and exploded. So, depends on how it lands as I said.

I love the Kindle so far, much more than the 505 and as you stated the wireless is the clincher for me. The 505 feels so disconnected now and I don't think I'll be using it much anymore. I'm betting from what you've said, you will love the Kindle. Let us know when you get it.

04-25-2008, 07:02 PM	#20
Shenzhov Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern California Device: Kindle 2	I've had a Sony 505 for a bit over 3 months and just got my Kindle yesterday. I'm in agreement with everyone on the fact you would not want to drop either one of the devices. The Kindle is plastic and the 505 has a metal case, but the Kindle seems a bit stouter if you know what I mean. As has been said, it would depend on how it landed I think. I have an iPhone I dropped several times and it hit the rug on the floor with no damage. I handed it to a friend and it fell, hit the fireplace mantel and exploded. So, depends on how it lands as I said. I love the Kindle so far, much more than the 505 and as you stated the wireless is the clincher for me. The 505 feels so disconnected now and I don't think I'll be using it much anymore. I'm betting from what you've said, you will love the Kindle. Let us know when you get it.