MobileRead Forums - View Single Post - Is the kobo better than the PSR-505 in anyway?

Scot · 06-06-2010, 01:22 PM

I'm in the middle of Canada, so my options are pretty limited. I can find used sony 505's and 700's, new 600's and 300's, new kobo's, new 'epaper' ones(Didnt look to much into those since i'm dead set on eink).. but thats about it. Everything has to be bought online from outside Canada.

What would you recommend that is better, in the same price range($170cnd)? I'm open to ordering online, but i have to factor in the shipping and import fees which right away make anything over $130usd end up costing more.

Oh, and the seller claims there was only a few dozen cycles put on the reader, and that it was bought less than a year ago. In my area there are half a dozen people who recently bought ipads and are selling their ereaders, which is why i'm guessing the 505 is selling at below ebay market value. Also why i'm a bit doubtful i'll find a better deal outside of my region.

06-06-2010, 01:22 PM	#3
Scot Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: PRS-505, TouchPad, iPad2	I'm in the middle of Canada, so my options are pretty limited. I can find used sony 505's and 700's, new 600's and 300's, new kobo's, new 'epaper' ones(Didnt look to much into those since i'm dead set on eink).. but thats about it. Everything has to be bought online from outside Canada. What would you recommend that is better, in the same price range($170cnd)? I'm open to ordering online, but i have to factor in the shipping and import fees which right away make anything over $130usd end up costing more. Oh, and the seller claims there was only a few dozen cycles put on the reader, and that it was bought less than a year ago. In my area there are half a dozen people who recently bought ipads and are selling their ereaders, which is why i'm guessing the 505 is selling at below ebay market value. Also why i'm a bit doubtful i'll find a better deal outside of my region.