505 vs 700 problems

LibraryGoddess · 02-25-2009, 01:52 AM

I have a 505 that I bought for a 6 month tour of the Far East. It worked for 2 months and now is a brick. I tried all the trouble shooting, charging, resetting ideas from this forum and Sony customer service. I return to the States in a week and will send it with my receipt for service. However, we are then going to Europe for 6 months. I need a machine that will work. Does the 700 have the same problem? Of course, Sony says there is no problem.

Riocaz · 02-25-2009, 05:35 AM

I don't see what "the problem" is.

I've had mine for well over a year and spend 3 hours a day on the tube and trains which is and have had no problems with it whatsoever. There are many others on this board who have had their longer and do similar commutes. (Which I am using to indicate that they travel a fair bit in crowded conditions)

It's a shame that you appear to have had a faulty unit, but it does happen sometimes with every hi-tech device. It's not something specific to the 505 or everyone would be complaining which simply isn't happening.

HarryT · 02-25-2009, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by LibraryGoddess

I have a 505 that I bought for a 6 month tour of the Far East. It worked for 2 months and now is a brick. I tried all the trouble shooting, charging, resetting ideas from this forum and Sony customer service. I return to the States in a week and will send it with my receipt for service. However, we are then going to Europe for 6 months. I need a machine that will work. Does the 700 have the same problem? Of course, Sony says there is no problem.

You appear to be suggesting that every PRS-505 "dies". This is certainly not the case, and there is no reason to suppose that, if you buy a PRS-700, it is any more likely to suffer problems that anyone else's is. If you read this forum, you will see that very, very few people experience problems of the type you describe - you've just been unlucky.

spec2 · 02-25-2009, 06:41 AM

If the 505 were as flaky as you suggest this forum wouldn't be full of happy people. Unfortunately you got a lemon unit. That happens sometimes with electronics, but it is not a good indication of the product reliability as a whole. There are no "wholesale" product issues with the 505 that I'm aware of. Certainly my 1+ year old unit has always been problem-free.

I'm sure once they fix your 505 it will work fine for a long time. I wouldn't run out and buy a new model unless you really want one. Also the 700's screen is one of those "love it or hate it" things, so don't buy it unseen.

Ervserver · 02-25-2009, 11:49 AM

The blue 505 readers seem to be the most dependable

Riocaz · 02-25-2009, 12:11 PM

Is that an official statistic ervserver? Or one based on personal experience/opinion?

(Just wodnering as I have a blue one :-))

dordale · 02-25-2009, 12:37 PM

My silver one has been very reliable so far--even suffering a spill out of my purse onto the pavement as I was getting into a taxi cab

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dordale

Ervserver · 02-25-2009, 01:09 PM

My blue 505 has never fallen out of my purse

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Originally Posted by dordale

My silver one has been very reliable so far--even suffering a spill out of my purse onto the pavement as I was getting into a taxi cab

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dordale

dordale · 02-25-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ervserver

My blue 505 has never fallen out of my purse

Good point! Maybe the blue one is more stable!

dordale

Dr. Drib · 02-25-2009, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LibraryGoddess

I have a 505 that I bought for a 6 month tour of the Far East. It worked for 2 months and now is a brick. I tried all the trouble shooting, charging, resetting ideas from this forum and Sony customer service. I return to the States in a week and will send it with my receipt for service. However, we are then going to Europe for 6 months. I need a machine that will work. Does the 700 have the same problem? Of course, Sony says there is no problem.

I've looked at every one of your posts and you appear to have some kind of problem with your unit. Take it back, get a refund, and then buy a new one.

Most people do NOT have these ongoing problems that you're having.

It's unfortunate that you ARE having problems, but you're a statistical minority.

Get one that works and you're going to have a lot of fun.

Don

thibaulthalpern · 02-28-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Riocaz

Is that an official statistic ervserver? Or one based on personal experience/opinion?

(Just wodnering as I have a blue one :-))

It's one based on pulling people's leg ;-)

tech_au · 02-28-2009, 09:12 PM

I have found that blue ones are bouncier when they hit the carpet like mine did

sigma8 · 03-01-2009, 05:08 AM

Wow six months in the far east and then six months in europe? Lucky

Personally, I would probably stick with the 505. Just get it replaced under warranty (hopefully for free), and give it another go. You might want to invest in a good, protective cover for it. The one it comes with does absolutely nothing to keep out dust and moisture. Something with a tighter seal and maybe some padding would probably be a better choice for the rigors of travel.

02-25-2009, 01:52 AM	#1
LibraryGoddess Member Posts: 12 Karma: 58 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Sony reader 505	505 vs 700 problems I have a 505 that I bought for a 6 month tour of the Far East. It worked for 2 months and now is a brick. I tried all the trouble shooting, charging, resetting ideas from this forum and Sony customer service. I return to the States in a week and will send it with my receipt for service. However, we are then going to Europe for 6 months. I need a machine that will work. Does the 700 have the same problem? Of course, Sony says there is no problem.

02-25-2009, 05:35 AM	#2
Riocaz Fulfilled but not by iRex Posts: 932 Karma: 286846 Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Device: Far too many	I don't see what "the problem" is. I've had mine for well over a year and spend 3 hours a day on the tube and trains which is and have had no problems with it whatsoever. There are many others on this board who have had their longer and do similar commutes. (Which I am using to indicate that they travel a fair bit in crowded conditions) It's a shame that you appear to have had a faulty unit, but it does happen sometimes with every hi-tech device. It's not something specific to the 505 or everyone would be complaining which simply isn't happening. Last edited by Riocaz; 02-25-2009 at 06:02 AM.

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02-25-2009, 06:41 AM	#4
spec2 Enthusiast Posts: 43 Karma: 330 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: PRS-505	If the 505 were as flaky as you suggest this forum wouldn't be full of happy people. Unfortunately you got a lemon unit. That happens sometimes with electronics, but it is not a good indication of the product reliability as a whole. There are no "wholesale" product issues with the 505 that I'm aware of. Certainly my 1+ year old unit has always been problem-free. I'm sure once they fix your 505 it will work fine for a long time. I wouldn't run out and buy a new model unless you really want one. Also the 700's screen is one of those "love it or hate it" things, so don't buy it unseen.

02-25-2009, 11:49 AM	#5
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	The blue 505 readers seem to be the most dependable

02-25-2009, 12:11 PM	#6
Riocaz Fulfilled but not by iRex Posts: 932 Karma: 286846 Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Device: Far too many	Is that an official statistic ervserver? Or one based on personal experience/opinion? (Just wodnering as I have a blue one :-))

02-25-2009, 12:37 PM	#7
dordale Wizard Posts: 1,731 Karma: 3472866 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Sony PRS-650 & 350; Kindle Voyage; Kobo Aura HD, Aura One, and Forma	My silver one has been very reliable so far--even suffering a spill out of my purse onto the pavement as I was getting into a taxi cab . dordale

02-28-2009, 09:12 PM	#12
tech_au Oz Bookworm Posts: 516 Karma: 4056 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Device: Sony PRS 505,PRS 650	I have found that blue ones are bouncier when they hit the carpet like mine did

03-01-2009, 05:08 AM	#13
sigma8 Zealot Posts: 107 Karma: 136 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Sony PRS-505	Wow six months in the far east and then six months in europe? Lucky Personally, I would probably stick with the 505. Just get it replaced under warranty (hopefully for free), and give it another go. You might want to invest in a good, protective cover for it. The one it comes with does absolutely nothing to keep out dust and moisture. Something with a tighter seal and maybe some padding would probably be a better choice for the rigors of travel.

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