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nindustrial · 11-30-2011, 01:16 PM

i went through the same experience - i stupidly and accidentally put pressure on my 505 screen, which i've enjoyed for over 3 years now, and i was quite heartbroken when it broke. you only realise how dear something is once you can't use it anymore.

i wish i'd known about the trade in program at sony, but i ended up selling it for parts locally, and only recently picked up a t1 - wow! what a device! too bad they're having quality issues with it, this is one market sony is definitely excelling in. for anyone that's thinking about making the plunge, it's an awesome device! what sold me over the kindle is the epub/library support, and over the kobo - the slim form-factor and traditional excellent sony industry-design (second only to apple, imho).

my only gripes are the usual complaints about sony making a money-grab by not including a basic cover/case like they did for the 505, but i guess that's where the margins are - accessories. $40 for a basic cover case is ridiculous. i'm off to hunt for a relatively inexpensive cover and charger (unless the iphone usb charger works?)

thanks to all for the info - this is a great resource for us..

11-30-2011, 01:16 PM	#4
nindustrial Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 16244 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: PRS-T1	i went through the same experience - i stupidly and accidentally put pressure on my 505 screen, which i've enjoyed for over 3 years now, and i was quite heartbroken when it broke. you only realise how dear something is once you can't use it anymore. i wish i'd known about the trade in program at sony, but i ended up selling it for parts locally, and only recently picked up a t1 - wow! what a device! too bad they're having quality issues with it, this is one market sony is definitely excelling in. for anyone that's thinking about making the plunge, it's an awesome device! what sold me over the kindle is the epub/library support, and over the kobo - the slim form-factor and traditional excellent sony industry-design (second only to apple, imho). my only gripes are the usual complaints about sony making a money-grab by not including a basic cover/case like they did for the 505, but i guess that's where the margins are - accessories. $40 for a basic cover case is ridiculous. i'm off to hunt for a relatively inexpensive cover and charger (unless the iphone usb charger works?) thanks to all for the info - this is a great resource for us..