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Junior Member
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: North Carolina
Device: sony ereader prs505
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Hi, decided to join after "lurking" for a while. I have the PRS-505 in blue and I love it! People on the bus ask me a lot about it. I tell them I like it a lot and prefer it over the Kindle. I don't need to download a book instantaneously and I'm not around wi-fi enough to make it useful to me. My only complaint is the battery life. Otherwise, I'm loving it! Thinking about getting the new lighted cover for it but at $69.00 a bit steep!
Are there any bibles I can download for the 505? Thanks! |
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the snarky blue one
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: deep in the heart
Device: PRS500, 505 & 600, PRST1 & T2, Kindle PW, Moto Razr, Galaxy Tab 2-10"
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Hello dionna, and
I have a 505 also, but in Silver, and love it also. I've had mine for close to two years and haven't had any complaints about the battery life. What kind of problem are you having with it? |
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sleepless reader
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Germany, near Stuttgart
Device: Sony PRS-505, PB 360° & 302, nook wi-fi, Kindle 3
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Helle dionna17 and welcome to MobileRead. I own a blue Sony PRS-505 for more than one and a half year and i'm very happy with it. Battery life was never an issue for me but i've heard from other persons who are complaining about short battery life...
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Junior Member
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: North Carolina
Device: sony ereader prs505
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Thanks so much for the quick reply! I will check these out!
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Junior Member
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: North Carolina
Device: sony ereader prs505
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When I charge it and don't use it for a couple of days after, the battery is severely depleted. I have only an hour or less of use. I use it mainly while I'm commuting to work. It started within a few months of use. I've had it since maybe Feb/March '08.
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Florida
Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3
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Hi dionna17 and welcome to MobileRead. I've had a Sony 505 since Jan 08 and really like it. And have never had battery problems like you mention. How are you charging it?
PS: Good move on the blue. |
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That guy, no not that guy
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Alberta, Canada
Device: PRS600 Red
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Welcome Dionna, I seem to recall reading in the prs-505 forum, here, that the mp3 playing function can be on without you knowing and would be draining the battery more rapidly. Take a look around and ask questions in there. That's where all the 505 "Pros" hang out.
Again Welcome |
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Junior Member
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: North Carolina
Device: sony ereader prs505
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cassidym, When I'm at work, I use the USB. At home, I have the DC charger.
mklynds, thanks for the advice, I will look into it. |
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Grand Sorcerer
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Florida
Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3
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Let us know how it works out. I use my 505 like you do and I get excellent battery life. We'll figure this out somehow.
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Wizard
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Northern Virginia
Device: SurfacePro, SurfaceBook 2
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Welcome to MobileRead, dionna17!
I have the Sony 700 and haven't experienced the battery problems you are having. Have you done a really long charge? I use the wall charger most of the time unless I am downloading books and have never had a problem. You might want to ask your question again over in the Sony 505 forum to see if anyone else has had similar problems. Good luck. Happy reading! |
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