worst thing about 505

hello · 10-04-2007, 07:39 PM

well, what is? what is terrible?

Nate the great · 10-04-2007, 07:47 PM

Here is something terrible: I don't have one.

ricdiogo · 10-04-2007, 09:05 PM

They don't sell outside the US.

Nate the great · 10-04-2007, 09:06 PM

The battery only lasts three weeks.

JSWolf · 10-04-2007, 09:06 PM

I think the worst thing is I have to wait a week.

RWood · 10-04-2007, 11:41 PM

libprs500 is not tuned for it. However that can be corrected here.

megacoupe · 10-05-2007, 01:54 AM

It costs $300!

(And before someone starts an argument, I know all about the costs of the screens and all that, but I believe it is the biggest hindrance to the device(s) being more popular. Heck, I'm a huge reader and I was comfortable enough with my Palm TX; I never even considered getting a Reader until I had the chance to get it for $60, which I consider a reasonable price. Sony was smart to put that credit card offer out there. I'm sure they brought in thousands and thousands of users who never would have considering buying an ebook reader otherwise.)

Kilarney · 10-05-2007, 06:43 AM

Agreed. $150 is the magic price point for me. It's got to be cheap enough that I don't have to think too much about the purchase. Let's face it, books work fine for most people.

Mr. Goodbar · 10-05-2007, 08:52 AM

So far it's been a great device. Much thinner and screen is definitely better than the 500, not orders of magnitude but very noticibly better.

Mr. Goodbar · 10-05-2007, 08:53 AM

One more thing. The box is dual language French and English and so is the documentation. I would expect this thing to be sold in Canada before too long.

HarryT · 10-05-2007, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kilarney

Agreed. $150 is the magic price point for me. It's got to be cheap enough that I don't have to think too much about the purchase. Let's face it, books work fine for most people.

I suspect we're a couple of years away from the point where such devices can be profitably sold for $150. As production racks up, though, manufacturing costs should start to fall.

JSWolf · 10-05-2007, 09:11 AM

As far as the new screen, what I want to know is how it handles in direct sunlight.

HarryT · 10-05-2007, 09:13 AM

All eInk screens are excellent in direct sunlight - that's one of their strengths! Or are you referring to the screen darkening in excessive heat?

JSWolf · 10-05-2007, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

All eInk screens are excellent in direct sunlight - that's one of their strengths! Or are you referring to the screen darkening in excessive heat?

I'm referring to the screen fade in direct hot sunlight.

JSWolf · 10-05-2007, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hello

well, what is? what i s terribl e?

To be serious for a moment, I'll tell you what I feel is the worst change Sony made with the 505.

The cover is the worst change Sony made with the 505. Instead of connecting to the cover via a connector on the back, it it like a hinge on the side at the top and bottom on the left side (when facing front). When you fold over the case, it sticks out on the right side making it awkward to hold.

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10-04-2007, 07:47 PM	#2
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	Here is something terrible: I don't have one.

10-04-2007, 09:05 PM	#3
ricdiogo Gutenberger Posts: 142 Karma: 700 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Device: Cybook Gen 3	They don't sell outside the US.

10-04-2007, 09:06 PM	#4
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	The battery only lasts three weeks.

10-04-2007, 09:06 PM	#5
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,727 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I think the worst thing is I have to wait a week.

10-04-2007, 11:41 PM	#6
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	libprs500 is not tuned for it. However that can be corrected here.

10-05-2007, 01:54 AM	#7
megacoupe Connoisseur Posts: 80 Karma: 8682 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Kindle Voyage	It costs $300! (And before someone starts an argument, I know all about the costs of the screens and all that, but I believe it is the biggest hindrance to the device(s) being more popular. Heck, I'm a huge reader and I was comfortable enough with my Palm TX; I never even considered getting a Reader until I had the chance to get it for $60, which I consider a reasonable price. Sony was smart to put that credit card offer out there. I'm sure they brought in thousands and thousands of users who never would have considering buying an ebook reader otherwise.)

10-05-2007, 06:43 AM	#8
Kilarney Connoisseur Posts: 84 Karma: 100 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Sony Reader PRS-500	Agreed. $150 is the magic price point for me. It's got to be cheap enough that I don't have to think too much about the purchase. Let's face it, books work fine for most people.

10-05-2007, 08:52 AM	#9
Mr. Goodbar Wizard Posts: 1,005 Karma: 98078 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Mini 4	So far it's been a great device. Much thinner and screen is definitely better than the 500, not orders of magnitude but very noticibly better.

10-05-2007, 08:53 AM	#10
Mr. Goodbar Wizard Posts: 1,005 Karma: 98078 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Mini 4	One more thing. The box is dual language French and English and so is the documentation. I would expect this thing to be sold in Canada before too long.

10-05-2007, 09:11 AM	#12
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,727 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	As far as the new screen, what I want to know is how it handles in direct sunlight.

10-05-2007, 09:13 AM	#13
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	All eInk screens are excellent in direct sunlight - that's one of their strengths! Or are you referring to the screen darkening in excessive heat?