Thread: Is the PRS-505 still considered the best Sony Reader model released so far?
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Old 04-16-2010, 05:53 PM   #41
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Originally Posted by EatingPie View Post
Thanks!

So now that begs the question... what makes the 505 better? I can see some things, but I would love to hear from others with experience.

-Pie
What is unique to the 505:
- The lightwedge (loved by some, including me, hated by others).
- PRSCustomizer (uniform text size in menus, clock, repurpose buttons to my own preferences)
- SD Cards

What I don't like:
- Text fades in direct sunlight
- No dictionary
- Only 3 font sizes.
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