PRS-350 PRS-350 at sony store for $69.99 (refurbished) - Page 5

Tony1988 · 11-06-2011, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by seajewel

It's starting to grow on me. I haven't done any real reading on it, though, because I haven't broken open the plastic on the USB cord and all of that (and none of my other devices use micro-usb). I may keep it around. I did find that in low-light conditions, it has better contrast than my 505.

I just have to see about the Cybook Odyssey and also consider the Nook STR at its new price of $99. The Odyssey looks wonderful, although I don't know how a capacitive screen will effect the e-ink reading experience, if at all, and how easy it will be to get one from the States. The Nook STR is still tempting because of the ability to root it.. when I consider how much extra I can get for that, I have to question whether I really need two e-ink readers (3 if you count my 505, which I still love dearly indeed..)

Glad you are giving it a chance.

seajewel · 11-07-2011, 04:41 PM

Well, my conclusions are still that I would prefer a larger form factor. However, one thing I have learned from trying the PRS-350 is that I missed out on a great generation of Sony Readers. The price was too high back then, and it still seems impossible to get 650 or 950 for decent prices, but I really wish I could. If the 650 had wi-fi it would truly be the perfect device. Made of metal, gorgeous (omg the red! I'd settle for the black too), sleek. and add PRS+ to that..

I'm really sad my PCRichard order for the 950 was cancelled. I didn't appreciate how good of a price it was, and for such a lovely device.

seajewel · 11-07-2011, 06:42 PM

Well, I just had the disappointment of this month (well, second after the cancellation of the PC Richard order). I found a Sony Reader advertisement selling the device for $130 and the picture was of the PRS-950. I was very excited, but after checking, the seller told me it's a PRS-350. Well, there goes my enthusiasm at what looked like the deal of the year (for the second time).

seajewel · 11-08-2011, 01:00 AM

Okay, sorry to triple post but I checked posting guidelines and don't think I'm breaking it. Just wanted to report that my experience with the 350 spurred me to track down a 950. I just paid, it's supposed to be like new condition (only used for 1-2 months) and hopefully I will get it soon in the advertised condition with no flaws. It was, of course, a bit more than the current-gen Readers go for, but I didn't realize just how much extra screen real estate you get with the 950 until I had the 350 and realized how small it is in comparison to 6 inch readers (which is good and bad of course.. WAY more portable and very adorable). So I think paying the premium is okay, and I'll probably use this and hold out until next year's offerings and hopefully an upgraded E-ink Screen. Or I might spend even more cash and buy a smaller E-ink reader (I may try to exchange my 350 rather than returning it.. I'm still not happy with the things I noted earlier in this thread) to carry around. But for something I'm carrying around, I would like it to have Wi-Fi, which is the other reason the 350 is almost there but not quite for me. It is a really great size, however. I don't carry my 505 around because honestly the weight is noticeable in my bag, whereas I don't think I would have that problem with the 350. so my 950 will be my "at-home reader." I can't wait to get it!

DoctorOhh · 11-08-2011, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by seajewel

It was, of course, a bit more than the current-gen Readers go for, but I didn't realize just how much extra screen real estate you get with the 950

You'll love it. My eyes are getting old (yes just my eyes

) and I use a larger font so the longer screen is quite nice.

maritimer · 11-08-2011, 10:17 AM

Hi Folks

I'm in Canada and would love to pick up a 350. However depending on where you look retailers are still selling it at anywheres from $198 to over $200. I find this odd as the new T1 was just reduced to $129 in the USA.

So even a refurbished price of $69 would be great if it was offered in Canada.

Pinecone · 11-08-2011, 10:46 AM

Check eBay.

I just bought two PRS-650s (one for my wife, one spare) from a seller that is in Canada. $158 each.

Bookworm_Girl · 11-08-2011, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by seajewel

Okay, sorry to triple post but I checked posting guidelines and don't think I'm breaking it. Just wanted to report that my experience with the 350 spurred me to track down a 950. I just paid, it's supposed to be like new condition (only used for 1-2 months) and hopefully I will get it soon in the advertised condition with no flaws. It was, of course, a bit more than the current-gen Readers go for, but I didn't realize just how much extra screen real estate you get with the 950 until I had the 350 and realized how small it is in comparison to 6 inch readers (which is good and bad of course.. WAY more portable and very adorable). So I think paying the premium is okay, and I'll probably use this and hold out until next year's offerings and hopefully an upgraded E-ink Screen. Or I might spend even more cash and buy a smaller E-ink reader (I may try to exchange my 350 rather than returning it.. I'm still not happy with the things I noted earlier in this thread) to carry around. But for something I'm carrying around, I would like it to have Wi-Fi, which is the other reason the 350 is almost there but not quite for me. It is a really great size, however. I don't carry my 505 around because honestly the weight is noticeable in my bag, whereas I don't think I would have that problem with the 350. so my 950 will be my "at-home reader." I can't wait to get it!

Congrats! I love my 950, and it's my stay at home reader too. I have to give it the special treatment now that it is so difficult to replace. I find the 350 is great to carry around in my handbag due to its size. I got the T1 because I wanted wireless capability. The T1 is much lighter than my old 505 and isn't too heavy in my handbag.

spacebrew · 11-08-2011, 12:01 PM

Well the special price has officially discontinued. I was hoping they'd keep it going for another few days.

Analogus · 11-08-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinecone

I just bought two PRS-650s (one for my wife, one spare) from a seller that is in Canada. $158 each.

Wellcome in the group of "Spare-X50-Owners"

Even in other forums a couple of posters telling comparable stories. Partly sending back the T1 and/or buying a second 350, 650 or 950.
Before the T1 hits the market I had a undefined feeling that I should buy a second 350 just in case. In the end I did it more or less accidently, and do not regret it.

A.

seajewel · 11-08-2011, 11:45 PM

Was there a receipt in your refurbished PRS-350's? I don't see mine in the box where i kept everything.. wondering if I somehow misplaced it or if there was none to begin with.

Ripplinger · 11-09-2011, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maritimer

Hi Folks

I'm in Canada and would love to pick up a 350. However depending on where you look retailers are still selling it at anywheres from $198 to over $200. I find this odd as the new T1 was just reduced to $129 in the USA.

So even a refurbished price of $69 would be great if it was offered in Canada.

Yes, as Pinecone said, check eBay. I just picked up a new 350 a few weeks ago for $129.

jj2me · 11-10-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ripplinger

I'm the one that posted I recently got a 2nd PRS-350 with a noticeably brighter screen. It just seems to be the normal variation that can on occur between any e-ink screen even made by the same company. It's not that the older one is harder to read at all; it's still a very nice contrast, easy on the eyes and easy to read even for extended periods. I wouldn't have even noticed it unless I had them both, and certainly have zero complaints about the first one even though it is slightly darker. And you can still adjust the contrast to get them similar looking anyway.

I really wouldn't worry about that difference.

I love the 350 and its 5" screen, it's so portable. And the smaller screen doesn't matter at all since it takes the slightest movement of my thumb to advance pages which doesn't break the reading flow at all for me.

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Originally Posted by Analogus

I can confirm that. I too own two 350 (bought it with full price...) and they differ in brightness. It's a question of luck I presume.

Concerning the 350 I just can say:
Very good high quality product. Mature software (which just works). The original firmware has at least one bug (searching from the beginning of a book). But with PRS+ even that bug is eliminated. No crashing to expect). If I wouldn't have 2 350 I would buy a second refurbished one!

Besides:
I wonder why that counts obviously not much - but the 5"-display has better resolution leading in noticeable sharper fonts compared to a 6"-display.

A.

As a new member of the multiple PRS-350 owner's club as of yesterday, and with the latest one having a brighter screen, I agree with both of you 100%. Seems to have better readability than even my Kindle 3, probably, as you point out Analogus, due to higher resolution for its size.

Why a spare 350? This thing is so small and portable, I've been taking it out and about more, sometimes only in my pocket, inviting more chance of damage and loss. Since there's no other Pearl e-Ink 5"-screen devices, I'm thinking this may be the last small e-Ink reader for a while.

graycyn · 11-11-2011, 02:47 PM

I'm a member now too, my second PRS-350 refurb arrived yesterday. It has a darker screen than my first one, but it's still nicely readable. I wasn't sure at first I'd like this smaller size, but the higher resolution really helps and it is SO portable and easy to carry about.

Watch me run into a wall someday while walking around reading mine...

Prestidigitweeze · 11-12-2011, 10:10 AM

Yes, I broke down and bought a second 350 once the price justified the purchase. My first 350 was stolen and, now that I have a replacement, no one else seems to be making a 5" reader. The resolution and portability haven't been duplicated by any new models so far.

Besides which, I want to be able to use Poppaea's gift of a lighted cover as long as I possibly can.

11-08-2011, 10:17 AM	#66
maritimer Maritimer Posts: 20 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Nova Scotia Device: Sony prs-300 & T1	PRS 350- Price Hi Folks I'm in Canada and would love to pick up a 350. However depending on where you look retailers are still selling it at anywheres from $198 to over $200. I find this odd as the new T1 was just reduced to $129 in the USA. So even a refurbished price of $69 would be great if it was offered in Canada.

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11-07-2011, 04:41 PM	#62
seajewel Fanatic Posts: 589 Karma: 1451235 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505, Sony PRS-950	Well, my conclusions are still that I would prefer a larger form factor. However, one thing I have learned from trying the PRS-350 is that I missed out on a great generation of Sony Readers. The price was too high back then, and it still seems impossible to get 650 or 950 for decent prices, but I really wish I could. If the 650 had wi-fi it would truly be the perfect device. Made of metal, gorgeous (omg the red! I'd settle for the black too), sleek. and add PRS+ to that.. I'm really sad my PCRichard order for the 950 was cancelled. I didn't appreciate how good of a price it was, and for such a lovely device.

11-07-2011, 06:42 PM	#63
seajewel Fanatic Posts: 589 Karma: 1451235 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505, Sony PRS-950	Well, I just had the disappointment of this month (well, second after the cancellation of the PC Richard order). I found a Sony Reader advertisement selling the device for $130 and the picture was of the PRS-950. I was very excited, but after checking, the seller told me it's a PRS-350. Well, there goes my enthusiasm at what looked like the deal of the year (for the second time).

11-08-2011, 01:00 AM	#64
seajewel Fanatic Posts: 589 Karma: 1451235 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505, Sony PRS-950	Okay, sorry to triple post but I checked posting guidelines and don't think I'm breaking it. Just wanted to report that my experience with the 350 spurred me to track down a 950. I just paid, it's supposed to be like new condition (only used for 1-2 months) and hopefully I will get it soon in the advertised condition with no flaws. It was, of course, a bit more than the current-gen Readers go for, but I didn't realize just how much extra screen real estate you get with the 950 until I had the 350 and realized how small it is in comparison to 6 inch readers (which is good and bad of course.. WAY more portable and very adorable). So I think paying the premium is okay, and I'll probably use this and hold out until next year's offerings and hopefully an upgraded E-ink Screen. Or I might spend even more cash and buy a smaller E-ink reader (I may try to exchange my 350 rather than returning it.. I'm still not happy with the things I noted earlier in this thread) to carry around. But for something I'm carrying around, I would like it to have Wi-Fi, which is the other reason the 350 is almost there but not quite for me. It is a really great size, however. I don't carry my 505 around because honestly the weight is noticeable in my bag, whereas I don't think I would have that problem with the 350. so my 950 will be my "at-home reader." I can't wait to get it!

11-08-2011, 10:46 AM	#67
Pinecone Guru Posts: 902 Karma: 1660722 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland Device: PRS-650, PRS-600, PRS-350	Check eBay. I just bought two PRS-650s (one for my wife, one spare) from a seller that is in Canada. $158 each.

11-08-2011, 12:01 PM	#69
spacebrew Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 27540 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: North Dallas Device: PRS-T1, PRS-350, Droid X2	Well the special price has officially discontinued. I was hoping they'd keep it going for another few days.

11-08-2011, 11:45 PM	#71
seajewel Fanatic Posts: 589 Karma: 1451235 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505, Sony PRS-950	Was there a receipt in your refurbished PRS-350's? I don't see mine in the box where i kept everything.. wondering if I somehow misplaced it or if there was none to begin with.

11-11-2011, 02:47 PM	#74
graycyn Wizard Posts: 1,592 Karma: 11722446 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NE Oregon Device: Kobo Sage, Pocketbook Era, Kobo Forma, Kindle Oasis 2	I'm a member now too, my second PRS-350 refurb arrived yesterday. It has a darker screen than my first one, but it's still nicely readable. I wasn't sure at first I'd like this smaller size, but the higher resolution really helps and it is SO portable and easy to carry about. Watch me run into a wall someday while walking around reading mine...

11-12-2011, 10:10 AM	#75
Prestidigitweeze Fledgling Demagogue Posts: 2,384 Karma: 31132263 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: White Plains Device: Clara HD; Oasis 2; Aura HD; iPad Air; PRS-350; Galaxy S7.	Yes, I broke down and bought a second 350 once the price justified the purchase. My first 350 was stolen and, now that I have a replacement, no one else seems to be making a 5" reader. The resolution and portability haven't been duplicated by any new models so far. Besides which, I want to be able to use Poppaea's gift of a lighted cover as long as I possibly can.