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rguion · 08-02-2009, 07:39 PM

I've been longing for a digital ebook reader for the past year. I finally decided last week to buy the Sony Reader 505. What pushed me over the edge for the Sony was finding the Calibre program and knowing that it could transfer/re-format my LIT files over to the Sony device. I have many books in this format. The Calibre program works like a charm.

I bought the Sony Reader 505 at Costco for $269--it came bundled with the AC Adapter, which I thought would be good on trips. So far, I am delighted with the device.

Now after buying it, I read about the forthcoming Sony Reader 300 and 600 devices here on MobileRead--the day after the older model arrived!

I could return the 505 back to Costco and get the new 300 device. If it's true that one is $199, I'd save $70. Besides the price, I can't see any other advantage...other than faster page turns, maybe?

What do you think I should do? Return the 505 to Costco or keep it?

08-02-2009, 07:39 PM	#1
rguion Zealot Posts: 122 Karma: 623810 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Device: Kindle Oasis	New Sony Reader 505 -- keep or return for new model? I've been longing for a digital ebook reader for the past year. I finally decided last week to buy the Sony Reader 505. What pushed me over the edge for the Sony was finding the Calibre program and knowing that it could transfer/re-format my LIT files over to the Sony device. I have many books in this format. The Calibre program works like a charm. I bought the Sony Reader 505 at Costco for $269--it came bundled with the AC Adapter, which I thought would be good on trips. So far, I am delighted with the device. Now after buying it, I read about the forthcoming Sony Reader 300 and 600 devices here on MobileRead--the day after the older model arrived! I could return the 505 back to Costco and get the new 300 device. If it's true that one is $199, I'd save $70. Besides the price, I can't see any other advantage...other than faster page turns, maybe? What do you think I should do? Return the 505 to Costco or keep it?