When should we start seeing 350/650 in stores

[solitarywolf]

Originally Posted by parafluie

How many 650s were there on-hand? Did you buy one? Would you consider the 350s?

It appeared there were at least six of the 650 series that I could see on display. As there were a lot of other e-readers and accessories on the same shelf behind the counter, this count may not be accurate. I was too blinded by the desire to purchase one at the time.

I upgraded from the 500 to the 505, skipped the 600 as I thought Sony went backwards on the clarity of the screen. I have been very happy with my 505 for the last couple of years reading it daily. I looked at the 300 when it came out in 2009 and was not happy with the thicker/cheaper feel and smaller size.

When the 350 was announced I didn't even consider it this round based on this previous opinion. It probably was not fair for me, but I really do like the size of the 500, 505 and 650 series. I wear a coat a lot because San Francisco weather allows it and find this series slips into my pocket with ease.

Since I am a big fan of the Sony Readers I will be looking at it when I see it on display. I suspect I over looked them when I was in the store. Only when I see on on display will I truly know if I made the right decision. However what I have now is made me REALLY happy.

I have to go back to the other Borders near me as I need to get a cover as the store I was at didn't have any more unless I wanted a light built it. When I see the 350's I'll definately let you know my opinion on them.

Seth Williams,
San Francisco, CA

[phenomshel]

Originally Posted by grooks

The Sony store in Woodfield shut down earlier this year. The only true Sony store is either Old Orchard in Skokie or ABT in Glenview. The best bet for your locale may be a drive down 88 to the Aurora outlet mall where there is a Sony outlet store.

I called that one (the one in Aurora) and they said since they were an outlet store, they didn't think they'd get the new models anytime soon.

[Pegster]

I'll be visiting the US at the end of the month and I am seriously considering buying a 650... I know I shouldn't, I do love my 350... but oooo a 6"....

[kalex]

I got both 650 and 350 and its very hard to decide. My wife likes 350 but I think I prefer 650

[doreenjoy]

Originally Posted by kalex

I got both 650 and 350 and its very hard to decide. My wife likes 350 but I think I prefer 650

I picked the 350 for the portability (and OK, because it came in PINK). If I read mostly at home, I'd have gone for the 650.

[rebarnmom]

Originally Posted by phenomshel

I called that one (the one in Aurora) and they said since they were an outlet store, they didn't think they'd get the new models anytime soon.

Shel- I saw and played with both the 350 & 650 at Borders in Rockford today! I was so excited. Best Buy had the 350, but sealed in a plastic container, not on display to play with.

They are both amazing! Even my husband was impressed with the 350! I'm still partial to the 650. I hope you get a chance to see them soon!

[The Old Man]

Borders in Keene, New Hampshire has the 350 and 650 on display and in stock.

I picked up the 650 BUT... it was a Spanish version. Menus and books were in Spanish. No problem in flipping the menus to English and all seems OK otherwise. I added the 650 User Guide in English. Should I keep it or return it?

[tvuongpham]

Shouldn't be an issue.. when first setting up my 350 is prompted me for language choice "Menu Language"

There are seven to choose from.
Generally speaking the manufacture will offer a single firmware with multi-lingual options (localization) instead of making 7 different units for each localization.

English
French
Deutsch
Nederlands
Espanol
Italiano
Portugues


I don't know about the included software.. but it should be multi-lingual as well.

Keep it!

[The Old Man]

Yes, guess I will keep it. A reset and a complete shutdown both restored to English menus and keyboard. Only thing Spanish now are the books. After a few more days they will go.

[permaneces]

Originally Posted by The Old Man

Borders in Keene, New Hampshire has the 350 and 650 on display and in stock.

I picked up the 650 BUT... it was a Spanish version. Menus and books were in Spanish. No problem in flipping the menus to English and all seems OK otherwise. I added the 650 User Guide in English. Should I keep it or return it?

Hello:

I want to buy this ereader

I wonder if the dictionary is in Spanish or just a translator from Spanish to English?

I await your reply to invest in the purchase of a ereader

Greetings from Spain

[igorsk]

Originally Posted by permaneces

I wonder if the dictionary is in Spanish or just a translator from Spanish to English?

It has English-Spanish and Spanish-English dictionaries (and a couple of other languages).

[The Old Man]

Originally Posted by igorsk

It has English-Spanish and Spanish-English dictionaries (and a couple of other languages).

Correct.

[Fbone]

Still nothing in my area. Didnt realize I live in ereader death valley.

[jgray]

I ordered a PRS650 and a cover from SonyStyle about three weeks ago. The cover arrived in less than a week. As of yesterday, the web site says that the expected ship date for the reader is 1 Oct. It must be shipping via Pluto, as I still don't have it.

The annoying thing is, SonyStyle didn't show the reader as backordered until the order was placed.

It is a nice cover with LED. I just wish I had something to fill it with

Joe

[SeaBookGuy]

I'm telling you folks, ABT ships them within 24 hours - no tax, (UPS ground) shipping included. Took about a week to get here (yesterday). Apologies if I sound like I'm shilling that company here, but I feel bad reading stories like this (or folks waiting on Best Buy, etc.).