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Azayzel · 09-16-2007, 11:41 AM

Of course, without any official word from Sony this is all just speculation about the PRS-505 being the new model. For all we know, the 505 is the international model and the ads are purely coincidental, not to mention Sony has already had the PRS-500 out for coming up on a year so it could just simply be marketing.

Most of this speculation derives from a single source that had listed the device for a short time. You would think that if this was an actual device about to be released in the U.S. the advertising execs would have already jumped on the initial spark and ran with; but, alas nothing has happened yet, not even a fizzle from Sony.

I'm content with the PRS-500 I already own, and VizPlex or not, I won't be picking up a new device unless it supports PDF's much more natively and clearly; other than that there is no call for an upgrade. While the next-gen eInk appears to have a higher contrast, the one I have now is more than adequate. Just my thoughts.

09-16-2007, 11:41 AM	#120
Azayzel Cache Ninja! Posts: 643 Karma: 1002300 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tokyo, Japan Device: PRS-500, HTC Shift, iPod Touch, iPaq 4150, TC1100, Panasonic WordsGear	Of course, without any official word from Sony this is all just speculation about the PRS-505 being the new model. For all we know, the 505 is the international model and the ads are purely coincidental, not to mention Sony has already had the PRS-500 out for coming up on a year so it could just simply be marketing. Most of this speculation derives from a single source that had listed the device for a short time. You would think that if this was an actual device about to be released in the U.S. the advertising execs would have already jumped on the initial spark and ran with; but, alas nothing has happened yet, not even a fizzle from Sony. I'm content with the PRS-500 I already own, and VizPlex or not, I won't be picking up a new device unless it supports PDF's much more natively and clearly; other than that there is no call for an upgrade. While the next-gen eInk appears to have a higher contrast, the one I have now is more than adequate. Just my thoughts.