worst thing about 505 - Page 2

HarryT · 10-05-2007, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

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.

Perhaps there were too many broken screens as a result of people trying to attach the old cover? We've had at least a couple of reports of people doing that here on MR.

JSWolf · 10-05-2007, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Perhaps there were too many broken screens as a result of people trying to attach the old cover? We've had at least a couple of reports of people doing that here on MR.

It's not the hinge that's the problem, it's that since Sony moved the left side page turn buttons to the right, it becomes awkward as the cover (when folded back) sticks out to the right where the page turn buttons have been moved to.

cjschmidt · 10-05-2007, 10:55 AM

I find that the bevel on the right side makes the page turn buttons a little difficult to press at times. I find holding the book from the left corner and using the under side of my thumb knuckle to turn pages works much better.

The bevel seems like a great idea (it keeps the cover from turning pages) but the number buttons get pressed by the cover anyway, so I'm not sure the point.

Not a big deal at all, just the closest thing to a gripe I've found yet.

darkstar · 10-05-2007, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

The cover is the worst change Sony made with the 505. ...

I like the old style cover attachment also. Now the 505 flops around in the cover, does not seem as solidly attached as with the 500. IMHO the old attachment ring was pretty neat.
Also its hard for me to get used to the power switch on the top, i liked it more on the side

JSWolf · 10-05-2007, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by darkstar

I like the old style cover attachment also. Now the 505 flops around in the cover, does not seem as solidly attached as with the 500. IMHO the old attachment ring was pretty neat.
Also its hard for me to get used to the power switch on the top, i liked it more on the side

Speaking of on the top, one more issue with the 505. The memory cards. Because of the raised beveled edges on the top of the 505, it makes it harder to get the memory cards in and out. There is no cover for the memory cards either. They just push in and lock in place. But if they were ti inadvertently be pushed out they could easily fall out and get lost.

WayneD · 10-09-2007, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

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.

A simple fix for this problem would be to move the hinge bracket that is attached to the cover from the middle of the spine to the back page (right next to the spine). This would put the reader in the same position when the cover is closed, and it would stay put when the cover is opened (and the cover would more easily fold back too). I wonder how hard it would be to reposition that plastic piece...

drgnbear · 10-09-2007, 02:29 PM

I have to agree with JSWolf. I am not a fan of how the new cover works when you fold it back. It's... clumsy.

yvanleterrible · 10-09-2007, 05:50 PM

A simple clamshell cover with an integrated heat sensitive keyboard would get my attention.

darkstar · 10-10-2007, 01:33 AM

yes, the new cover is the worst thing with the 505

Otter · 10-10-2007, 01:40 AM

Is it possible to use the old 500 cover on the new 505 readers?

mdhuang · 10-10-2007, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Otter

Is it possible to use the old 500 cover on the new 505 readers?

NOPE. The connectors for cover are totally different. 500's on the back, and 505's on the hinge.

anotherchance · 10-10-2007, 11:56 AM

Well I have to say that since I received my 505 on Monday I've had no issues with the cover at all. I hold it like a book and everything feels "right" to me. I wouldn't feel right "folding it back" anyway. I use the page buttons on the right-hand bevel and I'm loving the experience so far. The page-flipping flash has not bothered me at all, and getting started with the Library software was a breeze. I'm all loaded up for my UK trip in November. A colleague of mine is so impressed she's getting one for herself, mostly because of the sizing options (she's getting close to retirement so it will be good for her eyes).

Oh, and I picked up a "Mini Note Filer" by Globe-Weis (Item 37045) on the clearance rack at Staples. All of $0.50. I ripped out the pockets and things, stuck in some foam sheets in either side, and my Reader sits snugly inside. A perfect fit really. Not really a "hard" case, but for my purposes I think it will serve admirably.

tidixon · 10-10-2007, 03:12 PM

not being able to pause/play/stop/rr/ff the mp3 player while reading without going through the menus. if anyone knows of a way to do this, please let me know.

JSWolf · 10-10-2007, 03:20 PM

Wait for the hack(s)?

solitarywolf · 10-10-2007, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate the great

The battery only lasts three weeks.

Ever since I got my 500 Reader in March, the battery only lasts me three weeks. I know because I have been tracking it on the calendar. I started when I first had problems with the meter, until Sony fixed it with the revision.

Has anyone else anything to add about the battery life on either model?

-Seth
San Francisco, CA

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10-05-2007, 10:55 AM	#18
cjschmidt Thyme Lord Posts: 39 Karma: 118 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: PRS-505	I find that the bevel on the right side makes the page turn buttons a little difficult to press at times. I find holding the book from the left corner and using the under side of my thumb knuckle to turn pages works much better. The bevel seems like a great idea (it keeps the cover from turning pages) but the number buttons get pressed by the cover anyway, so I'm not sure the point. Not a big deal at all, just the closest thing to a gripe I've found yet.

10-09-2007, 02:29 PM	#22
drgnbear Evil alien overlord. Posts: 57 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2007 Device: Kindle	I have to agree with JSWolf. I am not a fan of how the new cover works when you fold it back. It's... clumsy.

10-09-2007, 05:50 PM	#23
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	A simple clamshell cover with an integrated heat sensitive keyboard would get my attention.

10-10-2007, 01:33 AM	#24
darkstar Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2007 Device: sony 500 505, kindleDX,KA1	yes, the new cover is the worst thing with the 505

10-10-2007, 01:40 AM	#25
Otter Connoisseur Posts: 66 Karma: 79 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fairfax, Va Device: PRS-500, PRS-505, PRS-650, ipod Touch, ipad 2, NC, Kindle Scribe	Is it possible to use the old 500 cover on the new 505 readers?

10-10-2007, 11:56 AM	#27
anotherchance Zealot Posts: 115 Karma: 666 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Device: PRS-505	Well I have to say that since I received my 505 on Monday I've had no issues with the cover at all. I hold it like a book and everything feels "right" to me. I wouldn't feel right "folding it back" anyway. I use the page buttons on the right-hand bevel and I'm loving the experience so far. The page-flipping flash has not bothered me at all, and getting started with the Library software was a breeze. I'm all loaded up for my UK trip in November. A colleague of mine is so impressed she's getting one for herself, mostly because of the sizing options (she's getting close to retirement so it will be good for her eyes). Oh, and I picked up a "Mini Note Filer" by Globe-Weis (Item 37045) on the clearance rack at Staples. All of $0.50. I ripped out the pockets and things, stuck in some foam sheets in either side, and my Reader sits snugly inside. A perfect fit really. Not really a "hard" case, but for my purposes I think it will serve admirably.

10-10-2007, 03:12 PM	#28
tidixon Enthusiast Posts: 36 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: PRS-505	not being able to pause/play/stop/rr/ff the mp3 player while reading without going through the menus. if anyone knows of a way to do this, please let me know.

10-10-2007, 03:20 PM	#29
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	Wait for the hack(s)?