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Originally Posted by jlbfoot
I have both and personally prefer the 300. I just like the form factor better. I have not found the smaller screen to be a hindrance to my reading.
Having said that, I only use the device for reading. I do not use the MP3 player. I personally am happy with no storage card slot. I can get plenty of books on the device's hard drive for me.
I used the wedge light cover on my 505, and although it was great, it does add weight to the book. I now use a MightyBrite clip on light which I feel really sharpens the text well.
IMHO, the only thing I think that is lacking on the 300 is a dictionary. I still love a 505. If I had to rate the two, I'd say the 505 is fantastic, and the 300 is fantastic +, particularly if you have minimalist tendencies. Your mileage may vary.
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Thanks so much for posting this. I need to replace my 505, and after the sonystyle.com tech support (who was wonderfully FRUSTRATING btw) waited until the very end to tell me they can't repair my reader, and finding most 505s to be more expensive than the brand new 300, I'm thinking maybe I should just go with a 300. I, too, was wondering about the differences. I never used the mp3 player or memory card slot. And never had a need for a dictionary.