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Old 12-24-2008, 05:24 AM   #10
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Isn't another difference that the 505 uses the USB Mass Storage device protocol, so will mount as a disk drive on Mac and Linux, while the 500 uses some proprietary scheme, and so only works with Sony's Windows software? (Or Calibre, I think).

Paul

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Originally Posted by pilotbob View Post
The major differences are:

1. Screen. The 505 has a newer screen with better contrast and a bit faster page turn times.

2. Memory. The 505 has more internal memory to store ebook files.

3. Formats. The 505 supports the ePub format. It also supports Adobe DRMed ePub and PDF ebooks.

4. PDF support on the 505 includes reflow.

That's about it. The 500 is a great device to get started with.

BOb
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