worst thing about 505 - Page 4

Bob Russell · 10-13-2007, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeF74

One think I've noticed is that the buttons are a little loud.

Did you find the big round buttons on the bottom to click also? I found the opposite - I don't get much of a click from the round buttons. The side page turns had a "good" and satisfying click.

darkstar · 10-13-2007, 02:19 PM

The big round bottom left button is better on the 500, I like the click which is missing from the 505, too mushy.

airlik · 10-14-2007, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

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

Yeah, I noticed this on the beach in Jamaica... it started with little spots that would make some words partially disappear, then got worse and covered most of the screen. Seems to have had no long-term effects. Ghosting has gotten worse over time, I've noticed, wonder if that vacation had something to do with it...

JSWolf · 10-14-2007, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by airlik

Yeah, I noticed this on the beach in Jamaica... it started with little spots that would make some words partially disappear, then got worse and covered most of the screen. Seems to have had no long-term effects. Ghosting has gotten worse over time, I've noticed, wonder if that vacation had something to do with it...

My 500 has not gotten any worse as far as ghosting goes. And it was never that bad in the sun. Just some fading but still readable.

Greg G · 10-14-2007, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

You could always wear a watch.

I could always read a paper book too but that's not the point! The reader is better and more convienent. Why would I not want a feature that it can very easily provide. It is nice to glance down when reading to see how much past bed time a good book has caused me to stay up. The problem is that the time is only correct as of the last page refresh. Seems like a reasonable limitation to me but I'm guessing that Sony is afraid of support calls from people who can't understand why the time is wrong when they turn on their reader. I think it should be an option (even if it is a hidden one).

-Greg

Greymage · 10-14-2007, 06:26 PM

I think the worst thing about the 505 is they left out the A/C adapter. When I hook it into the USB it knows it and then rescans its cards or something when you disconnect. I haven't timed it but I think it takes about 20 minutes now from the time I insert the SD card (or pull the reader off the USB after loading a book onto it via connect) to the time I get a menu, and I only have 1600 books on the card so far. With the A/C adapter it just charges, it doesn't reset itself.

The second worst thing is the slow battery drain even when it's off. It needs a quick hibernate mode, not just the current apparent standby mode.

mdhuang · 10-14-2007, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Greymage

I think the worst thing about the 505 is they left out the A/C adapter. When I hook it into the USB it knows it and then rescans its cards or something when you disconnect. I haven't timed it but I think it takes about 20 minutes now from the time I insert the SD card (or pull the reader off the USB after loading a book onto it via connect) to the time I get a menu, and I only have 1600 books on the card so far. With the A/C adapter it just charges, it doesn't reset itself.

You may want to buy a PSP USB charging cable so that you can plug in the round charging port instead of the mini-USB port.
This one is less than 5 bucks including free shipping.
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4383

Greymage · 10-14-2007, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdhuang

You may want to buy a PSP USB charging cable so that you can plug in the round charging port instead of the mini-USB port.
This one is less than 5 bucks including free shipping.
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4383

Thanks! Hope I can still cancel my amazon order for a regular PSP charger...

carchase · 10-15-2007, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

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.

I had the same reaction with the original cover. I bought the leather cover and I don't notice it sticking out as much. I'm not sure if it's actually smaller or if the softer material just feels better. I'll compare their dimensions side by side when I get home.

HarryT · 10-16-2007, 03:50 AM

Does the new cover design eliminate the misalignment issue which plagued the leather covers for the 500?

carchase · 10-16-2007, 11:00 AM

Same dimensions on the leather cover. Just seems to "give" more I guess.

No misalignment issue on mine. Inspector #119 should be proud.

HarryT · 10-16-2007, 12:27 PM

I wonder if perhaps that was one of the motives for the new cover design on the 505?

NatCh · 10-16-2007, 12:36 PM

From the ... timbre of the comments on it during the conference call, I suspect that Sony was ... less than thrilled with the way the old connector worked out.

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10-13-2007, 02:19 PM	#47
darkstar Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2007 Device: sony 500 505, kindleDX,KA1	The big round bottom left button is better on the 500, I like the click which is missing from the 505, too mushy.

10-14-2007, 06:26 PM	#51
Greymage Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Device: Kindle Wireless Reading Device	I think the worst thing about the 505 is they left out the A/C adapter. When I hook it into the USB it knows it and then rescans its cards or something when you disconnect. I haven't timed it but I think it takes about 20 minutes now from the time I insert the SD card (or pull the reader off the USB after loading a book onto it via connect) to the time I get a menu, and I only have 1600 books on the card so far. With the A/C adapter it just charges, it doesn't reset itself. The second worst thing is the slow battery drain even when it's off. It needs a quick hibernate mode, not just the current apparent standby mode.

10-16-2007, 03:50 AM	#55
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Does the new cover design eliminate the misalignment issue which plagued the leather covers for the 500?

10-16-2007, 11:00 AM	#56
carchase Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 266 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: Sony PRS-505	Same dimensions on the leather cover. Just seems to "give" more I guess. No misalignment issue on mine. Inspector #119 should be proud.

10-16-2007, 12:27 PM	#57
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I wonder if perhaps that was one of the motives for the new cover design on the 505?

10-16-2007, 12:36 PM	#58
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	From the ... timbre of the comments on it during the conference call, I suspect that Sony was ... less than thrilled with the way the old connector worked out.