Time to upgrade prs 505.Help !!

stranjer · 10-06-2012, 06:39 PM

Hi guys.

I have the feeling that, my prs 505 will not work for much longer and I'm thinking to get a replacement.

The thing is since I bought the 505, there are about a 1000 different e readers on the market so any advice would be very helpful.

ps. my girlfriend wants one as well (she doesn't really care about brands as long as cheap

and i need to get that as well so please HELP!!!

pdurrant · 10-06-2012, 06:44 PM

One of the kobo or nook models is probably the right thing for you. While the Kindle Paperwhite is very nice, you'd need to convert your existing books to work with it.

I really like the look of the kobo mini. I have a CyBook Opus that uses the same screen, and a touch version sounds ideal.

JSWolf · 10-06-2012, 06:45 PM

Don't go for a Kindle as a Kindle will not handle ePub. If the price is OK and the device is available to you, go for an Onyx i62HD. If that won't do, you could go for a T2.

stranjer · 10-06-2012, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Don't go for a Kindle as a Kindle will not handle ePub. If the price is OK and the device is available to you, go for an Onyx i62HD. If that won't do, you could go for a T2.

I was just looking at the T2 actually but, it's the first time I hear about this Onyx...hmmm seems nice.

Ravensknight · 10-07-2012, 07:35 AM

stay away from the T1. I have one and use it, but I like my 505 better.
The reason I like it better is that it has page turn buttons ON THE SIDE. Which is important to me

Frankr · 10-07-2012, 12:19 PM

I have the i62HD and love it. It has become my favorite

JSWolf · 10-07-2012, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravensknight

stay away from the T1. I have one and use it, but I like my 505 better.
The reason I like it better is that it has page turn buttons ON THE SIDE. Which is important to me

The page turn buttons are worthless. The touch screen is very nice on the T1 and you won't miss using page turn buttons.

Ravensknight · 10-08-2012, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

The page turn buttons are worthless. The touch screen is very nice on the T1 and you won't miss using page turn buttons.

Worthless on the T1, for sure.

But "won't miss using page turn buttons", I haven't found that to be true at all. I don't like swiping the screen, especially when I am eating and accidentally switch hands and get crap all over the screen. Much easier to wipe off a button than a whole "schmeer" on a screen.

but others love touch screens. So I guess the OP will just have to try and find out

JSWolf · 10-08-2012, 09:06 PM

Most people who have tried the IR touch like it more then they thought they would.

corroonb · 10-08-2012, 09:17 PM

With the Kobo you can tap on the screen to turn and you can configure where you want to tap to go forward and go back. You can swipe too if you absolutely want large smudges all over your screen.

I recently upgraded from a 505 to a Kobo and I'm happy with my purchase so far. I think the Nook is fairly similar and both are quite cheap. I think the current Sony readers are a bit more expensive.

Rizla · 10-10-2012, 02:18 AM

Personally I'd get a refurbed / used T1. There are lots of sources. Don't pay top dollar. All e-readers are poor quality manufacture these days.

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stranjer n00b Posts: 26 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Transylvania/Novum Forum Siculorum Device: prs 505	Time to upgrade prs 505.Help !! Hi guys. I have the feeling that, my prs 505 will not work for much longer and I'm thinking to get a replacement. The thing is since I bought the 505, there are about a 1000 different e readers on the market so any advice would be very helpful. ps. my girlfriend wants one as well (she doesn't really care about brands as long as cheap and i need to get that as well so please HELP!!!

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10-06-2012, 06:44 PM	#2
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 74,449 Karma: 318076944 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis	One of the kobo or nook models is probably the right thing for you. While the Kindle Paperwhite is very nice, you'd need to convert your existing books to work with it. I really like the look of the kobo mini. I have a CyBook Opus that uses the same screen, and a touch version sounds ideal.

10-06-2012, 06:45 PM	#3
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,782 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Don't go for a Kindle as a Kindle will not handle ePub. If the price is OK and the device is available to you, go for an Onyx i62HD. If that won't do, you could go for a T2.

10-07-2012, 07:35 AM	#5
Ravensknight Serpent Rider Posts: 1,123 Karma: 10219804 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: Sony 350; Nook STR; Oasis	stay away from the T1. I have one and use it, but I like my 505 better. The reason I like it better is that it has page turn buttons ON THE SIDE. Which is important to me

10-07-2012, 12:19 PM	#6
Frankr Zealot Posts: 129 Karma: 1012044 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Connecticut (USA) Device: EzReader, Sony 650, Kindle 5, Onyx i62HD, Kobo Aura HD	I have the i62HD and love it. It has become my favorite

10-08-2012, 09:06 PM	#9
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,782 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Most people who have tried the IR touch like it more then they thought they would.

10-08-2012, 09:17 PM	#10
corroonb Addict Posts: 317 Karma: 1232685 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ireland Device: Kindle Voyage, Kobo Aura, Nexus 9	With the Kobo you can tap on the screen to turn and you can configure where you want to tap to go forward and go back. You can swipe too if you absolutely want large smudges all over your screen. I recently upgraded from a 505 to a Kobo and I'm happy with my purchase so far. I think the Nook is fairly similar and both are quite cheap. I think the current Sony readers are a bit more expensive.

10-10-2012, 02:18 AM	#11
Rizla Member Retired Posts: 3,183 Karma: 11721895 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook STR (rooted) & Sony T2	Personally I'd get a refurbed / used T1. There are lots of sources. Don't pay top dollar. All e-readers are poor quality manufacture these days.