PRS-350 Unexpectedly found a 350 in a local RS

beespeckled · 01-09-2012, 01:21 AM

Went into Radio Shack last night to get a car auxiliary audio device, glanced at their tablet & Ereader display and there it was, a PRS 350 marked down to $49.97. I asked the clerk how many they had left, it was unfortunately the only one (was going to get additional ones to set aside for gifts)

I couldn't resist it. It is charging and I will make sure that it works OK, if it does, my sister will get my PRS 300.

sabredog · 01-09-2012, 01:39 AM

A good score. Bargains like that are few and precious.

Terisa de morgan · 01-09-2012, 02:04 AM

Congrats! I think it's a great bargain.

beespeckled · 01-09-2012, 03:12 AM

I was able to transfer a library book smoothly.

I couldn't get the reader software to check for updates, I assume there is a newer FM available for the 350? will do a mobile read search.

sheep · 01-09-2012, 06:27 PM

Very cool. I just picked up a 350 for 80 bucks, plus a lighted case for $3.50! I love it. I was pretty choked when my beloved PRS300 died but I am loving this new one even more!

mtid01 · 01-09-2012, 08:56 PM

Thanks for the heads up! I just picked up the last two at my local Radio Shack (Idaho). Great Deal! One to put away for when myown950 and 350 die and one for a gift.

Rizla · 01-09-2012, 09:21 PM

I've seen 350s going for between 50 and 75$ + tax. I would have got one, but when the T1 can be had for 118$, well... I'll save the cash for a T1 if I need one

beespeckled · 01-10-2012, 02:04 AM

Sheep: sorry your 300 died but glad you found a 350 at a good deal. The 350 was the model DD wanted initially, but they were no where to be found, even sold out at Sonystyle at the time. I'm going to miss my leather Sony case with the built in light, but my sis will get good use out of it. I don't have much hope in stumbling upon the great case deal you found, but I'll have to be on the lookout. I was wanting to customize covers for my case for fun anyway.

Rizla, we got our DD a T1 for her Bday, really nice device, she loves it. Personally, I like the 5" size of the 300/350, fits in my purse better. I also love the case/styling of the 300/350 models.

Mtid: I confess to rushing to the next RS, 20 miles away to see if they had any in stock, was hoping to get spares for gifts. Glad you were able to come upon the same deal

fafaforza · 01-12-2012, 01:09 PM

You remind me of the time I saw a 950 on clearance for I think it was $99. I fought the impulse, as I already have a 650, but regret it now. Drats. Now I stop by a RS hoping to get lucky but I think it's all gone.

beespeckled · 01-13-2012, 12:06 AM

faforza-you are right. I can't help but look at cameras, tablets & eReaders if I happen to be in a shop that carries them, even if I'm not in the market for one. lol

The audio jack that was the purpose of my going into the store in the first place is working great btw, I've been happily listening to a downloadable audiobook back and forth to work now, the PRS 350 is working great also. I'm going to gift my sister with my 300 this weekend and hope to fix a nifty protective case for the 350. I'm using the neoprene pocket case that came with my 300 for the little 350 for now.

DrMoze · 01-14-2012, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beespeckled

faforza-you are right. I can't help but look at cameras, tablets & eReaders if I happen to be in a shop that carries them, even if I'm not in the market for one. lol

The audio jack that was the purpose of my going into the store in the first place is working great btw, I've been happily listening to a downloadable audiobook back and forth to work now, the PRS 350 is working great also. I'm going to gift my sister with my 300 this weekend and hope to fix a nifty protective case for the 350. I'm using the neoprene pocket case that came with my 300 for the little 350 for now.

I really like the stock SOny cover for the 350. Thin, leather/leatherish, folds back easily, cover holds shut with magnets. Simple, basic cover that protects well. You may be able to find one cheap now.

injapan · 01-14-2012, 09:14 PM

Great buy, envious

MAT160 · 01-28-2012, 03:35 PM

iLike "beespecked' I found a prs 350 for $49.99 (at my local Sears), I bought it to replace my prs 600 which I had lost the day before.
I must say it was the best deal ever! I would buy another at a drop of a hat if I found the opportunity.
The size is perfect, it fits into all my purses even in my pockets when needed!
I also found a great leather cover for only $10.00 on amazon.

What more can anyone ask for?

Bookworm_Girl · 01-28-2012, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAT160

iLike "beespecked' I found a prs 350 for $49.99 (at my local Sears), I bought it to replace my prs 600 which I had lost the day before.
I must say it was the best deal ever! I would buy another at a drop of a hat if I found the opportunity.
The size is perfect, it fits into all my purses even in my pockets when needed!
I also found a great leather cover for only $10.00 on amazon.

What more can anyone ask for?

That's a great deal! I am sure you will enjoy it!

ScalyFreak · 01-30-2012, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtid01

Thanks for the heads up! I just picked up the last two at my local Radio Shack (Idaho). Great Deal!

Where in Idaho!?! *drools*

Um, yes, I live there too...

01-09-2012, 01:21 AM	#1
beespeckled Groupie Posts: 162 Karma: 80874 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pacific NW USA Device: KOBO Aura One; Kindle Oasis 3, KOBO Libra Colour	Unexpectedly found a 350 in a local RS Went into Radio Shack last night to get a car auxiliary audio device, glanced at their tablet & Ereader display and there it was, a PRS 350 marked down to $49.97. I asked the clerk how many they had left, it was unfortunately the only one (was going to get additional ones to set aside for gifts) I couldn't resist it. It is charging and I will make sure that it works OK, if it does, my sister will get my PRS 300.

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sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,629 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	A good score. Bargains like that are few and precious.

01-09-2012, 02:04 AM	#3
Terisa de morgan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,626 Karma: 12595249 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Kobo Clara/Aura One/Forma,XiaoMI 5, iPad, Huawei MediaPad, YotaPhone 2	Congrats! I think it's a great bargain.

01-09-2012, 03:12 AM	#4
beespeckled Groupie Posts: 162 Karma: 80874 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pacific NW USA Device: KOBO Aura One; Kindle Oasis 3, KOBO Libra Colour	I was able to transfer a library book smoothly. I couldn't get the reader software to check for updates, I assume there is a newer FM available for the 350? will do a mobile read search.

01-09-2012, 06:27 PM	#5
sheep Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Sony Pocket Edition	Very cool. I just picked up a 350 for 80 bucks, plus a lighted case for $3.50! I love it. I was pretty choked when my beloved PRS300 died but I am loving this new one even more!

01-09-2012, 08:56 PM	#6
mtid01 Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: All Sony! PRS-505, 350 & 950	Thanks for the heads up! I just picked up the last two at my local Radio Shack (Idaho). Great Deal! One to put away for when myown950 and 350 die and one for a gift.

01-09-2012, 09:21 PM	#7
Rizla Member Retired Posts: 3,183 Karma: 11721895 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook STR (rooted) & Sony T2	I've seen 350s going for between 50 and 75$ + tax. I would have got one, but when the T1 can be had for 118$, well... I'll save the cash for a T1 if I need one

01-10-2012, 02:04 AM	#8
beespeckled Groupie Posts: 162 Karma: 80874 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pacific NW USA Device: KOBO Aura One; Kindle Oasis 3, KOBO Libra Colour	Sheep: sorry your 300 died but glad you found a 350 at a good deal. The 350 was the model DD wanted initially, but they were no where to be found, even sold out at Sonystyle at the time. I'm going to miss my leather Sony case with the built in light, but my sis will get good use out of it. I don't have much hope in stumbling upon the great case deal you found, but I'll have to be on the lookout. I was wanting to customize covers for my case for fun anyway. Rizla, we got our DD a T1 for her Bday, really nice device, she loves it. Personally, I like the 5" size of the 300/350, fits in my purse better. I also love the case/styling of the 300/350 models. Mtid: I confess to rushing to the next RS, 20 miles away to see if they had any in stock, was hoping to get spares for gifts. Glad you were able to come upon the same deal

01-12-2012, 01:09 PM	#9
fafaforza Zealot Posts: 140 Karma: 26780 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Device: Aura ONE	You remind me of the time I saw a 950 on clearance for I think it was $99. I fought the impulse, as I already have a 650, but regret it now. Drats. Now I stop by a RS hoping to get lucky but I think it's all gone.

01-13-2012, 12:06 AM	#10
beespeckled Groupie Posts: 162 Karma: 80874 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pacific NW USA Device: KOBO Aura One; Kindle Oasis 3, KOBO Libra Colour	faforza-you are right. I can't help but look at cameras, tablets & eReaders if I happen to be in a shop that carries them, even if I'm not in the market for one. lol The audio jack that was the purpose of my going into the store in the first place is working great btw, I've been happily listening to a downloadable audiobook back and forth to work now, the PRS 350 is working great also. I'm going to gift my sister with my 300 this weekend and hope to fix a nifty protective case for the 350. I'm using the neoprene pocket case that came with my 300 for the little 350 for now.

01-14-2012, 09:14 PM	#12
injapan Addict Posts: 228 Karma: 1030816 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Japan Device: iPhone 11, Kobo Arua 2 and iPad Air 3	Great buy, envious

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01-28-2012, 03:35 PM	#13
MAT160 Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 934 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Device: PRS-600	iLike "beespecked' I found a prs 350 for $49.99 (at my local Sears), I bought it to replace my prs 600 which I had lost the day before. I must say it was the best deal ever! I would buy another at a drop of a hat if I found the opportunity. The size is perfect, it fits into all my purses even in my pockets when needed! I also found a great leather cover for only $10.00 on amazon. What more can anyone ask for?