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wn0x · 03-20-2010, 09:18 PM

After reviewing all of the new e-reader offerings, I am leaning towards purchasing a used Sony PRS-505 as my first reader instead of buying a newer model.

The contrast on the Touch and Daily Reader editions pales in comparision to the Pocket Edition. I am under the impression the PRS-505 screen is the 6" version of the same screen on the PRS-300 (Pocket Edition), which is 5".

Is the contrast on the PRS-505 as good as the PRS-300 (Pocket Edition)?
If so, I would gladly purchase the older product. As I near 50, readability is becoming more important than any other feature.

Thanks,

Rich

03-20-2010, 09:18 PM	#1
wn0x Member Posts: 13 Karma: 378 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Sony PRS-505	Sony PRS-505 Still the best? After reviewing all of the new e-reader offerings, I am leaning towards purchasing a used Sony PRS-505 as my first reader instead of buying a newer model. The contrast on the Touch and Daily Reader editions pales in comparision to the Pocket Edition. I am under the impression the PRS-505 screen is the 6" version of the same screen on the PRS-300 (Pocket Edition), which is 5". Is the contrast on the PRS-505 as good as the PRS-300 (Pocket Edition)? If so, I would gladly purchase the older product. As I near 50, readability is becoming more important than any other feature. Thanks, Rich