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Old 10-03-2008, 10:09 PM   #6
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Device: PRS-505(favorite), Blackjack, IPod Touch
PRS-505 -- $150 -- to buy, or not to buy

1. I just got an awesome deal on Craiglist...a never opened PRS-500 for $80...my first real ebook reader...I've been using my Axim x51v for the last year. I LOVE IT!!!!

2. Sony just reinstated the $150 rebate on $299 purchase if you open a Sony Visa account...making the PRS-505 $150...also an awesome price.

Is the PRS-505 really that much better that I should upgrade, or stay with my PRS-500 for the time being.

Things I wonder about...

New technology....the $300 base ebook reader can last forever...I've got to believe that in the next year we are going to see PRS-505 capable readers in the $100 price range. So maybe I should wait...

Is the page on the PRS-505 that much whiter? Do I really need the USB storage option?

Help me out...if you have upgraded from a PRS-500 to a PRS-505...was it worth the price, or do you kinda think you would be just as happy staying with the 500.

Thanks....PghMark
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