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PRS-505 for $279 - too much?
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ...629bbb6324en02
What do you guys think? Is this too much money for the PRS-505 if I can have the 600 for 20 bux more.... but I would love to have a better display..... |
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Depends. I wouldn't buy a 600 because I don't like touch screens, both in appearance and durability (they just don't get along well with french fries). I love my 505; if it dies, I'll be hunting down another 505.
So it's up to you, but I wouldn't make "only $20 more" a factor in the decision. Get the one that has the features you want. Over the lifetime of the device, the price isn't going to matter all that much either way. |
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Thanks for advice.
Another question. Is it really worth paying $100 more for 505 compared to 300, which has a smaller screen but the same resolution.... |
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Everyone has to make the decision if it will do what you want it to do. A few dollars doesn't make a difference in the long run, if you are happy with your choice.
![]() I have had my 505 for 16 months with no problems and it does exactly what I need it to do. It fits my needs perfectly. If something happened to my 505, I would want to find another 505. There are a lot of posts about the 300 vs the 505 and from what I understand, the clarity is the same and screen is a bit smaller. check this thread and this thread. |
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I'm with the others here. I don't want any other reader than the Sony 505. It does exactly what I want, the way I want, when I want, and the battery lasts as long as I'd ever need a reader battery to last. I DO NOT want a touch screen or a key board. If my reader broke, I'd be searching for another 505. Pure 'brand and model loyalty!'
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I didn't realise others felt as strongly as I do about the 505. If mine gives up the ghost, I'll be hunting for another 505 ... unless something that fits my simple needs even better comes along in the future (I can't imagine what that might be; certainly nothing in the current choice range). Neil
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I'd seriously suggest looking at other brands. Things have seriously moved on in the eBook reader market since the release of the 505, and there are many more significantly better devices available. The BeBook Neo (aka Onyx Boox 60) is my personal favourite at present.
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I don't think it's too much, but you might pick up a good used one on the Flea Market thread of MR cheaper. |
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Since 505 is a really popular model but it's not produced anymore, the remaining stock is going up in price. So no, $279 is not much, I'd say it's a very good price if it's new.
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Also, unlike Sony, it's receiving frequent firmware updates, and has a development team who are genuinely responsive to user feedback and new feature requests. I just think it's an all-round better machine. I've had mine for two months now. |
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Thanks, Harry. It does certainly have a lot more features than the 505. Personally, I wouldn't need any of them, but I'm sure a lot of folks would.
I suppose I'd really like to see a whole bunch of e-book readers side by side. I've only seen my 505 and one older Kindle. I had never seen any before I received my Sony. I ordered it because of information I got here in MobileRead at the time. It would be great the have a 'hands on' side-by-side exploration of the devices. I wonder if there is anywhere that this sort of thing might be possible? I would find that a justifiable excuse to travel abroad! ![]() Stitchawl |
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I've had my 505 for a little more than a year until I upgraded to the 600 (for pdf handling reasons). Comparing the 300 and 505 at the price point you mentioned, I would go for the 300 allthough I liked my 505. But 279 just sounds too much.
Like others mentioned, look out for other brands, too, if it doesn't really have to be a Sony. |
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I was looking at Onyx Boox 60 but I could not find any in stock. It seems that only these guys have it in stock: http://ebooksreader.com/ebooksreader...Web_Store.html But the price $339 seems kidn of steep considering Sony PRS-900 with a larger screen is sold for $349. How would you compare the Onyx Boox 60 to the PRS-900? |
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I'm a simple soul. The 'improvements' and 'enhancements' mentioned seem more like complications to me. No offence meant to those who appreciate the bells and whistles, but I just want to read a book. That's all. Dunce that I am, I've never even considered new firmware and stuff like that. I guess I'm one of an already dying breed ... the old fashioned ebook reader. Neil
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