Kindle 2 vs PRS 505? - Page 2

evandy · 06-24-2009, 10:38 AM

Don't forget that if you are not on a windows-PC, the Sony software will not run.

Alisa · 06-24-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by =X=

505 owner here and very happy with the product. Features that K2 has over 505

K2
- Kindle Book store
- Dictionary
- Text -to-Speech (TTS)
- Wispernet
- Annotation

Good breakdown. To the K2 list, I would add search. You can search your content and the Kindle store as well as Wikipedia and the Web in general. General Web access is considered "experimental" so they don't guarantee that they will always offer it or that it will always be free. Web surfing on eInk is also a bit frustrating due to the slow refresh. They have promised to retain free access to the store, your purchased content and Wikipedia (which is formatted quite nicely on the Kindle).

kevindorsey · 06-24-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by evandy

Don't forget that if you are not on a windows-PC, the Sony software will not run.

Yes true, but its still about 70% of the market.

kelly1010 · 06-24-2009, 07:02 PM

I have been very happy with the 505. I seriously considered the Kindle, and I think I even had it in my shopping cart ready to order, but in the end, the 505 won. I decided that for the price I couldn't see spending that extra $100 on features I probably wouldn't use. I have not missed the whispernet (one of the only things I liked about the kindle), dictionary support, etc. The 505 is no more difficult than the Kindle, and I like the fact that I'm not locked down to one store for DRM'ED content. Notice I said DRM'ED. I don't care to learn how to convert, format-shift, de-drm, etc. The less complicated it is, the better. I want to just put my books on my 505 and start reading.

fugazied · 06-24-2009, 07:42 PM

I think the cheaper price of Amazon books and the dictionary was enough to push me towards the Kindle.

But, yeah as mentioned it depends upon the kinds of material you like to read. If you like reading the latest bestseller, Kindle will be cheaper usually. If you use the library often, perhaps the Sony will be a better match.

netseeker · 06-24-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kevindorsey

Yes true, but its still about 70% of the market.

And even if the software does not work on Mac the Sony PRS-505 is at least officially available and supported in Canada, UK, France, Austria, Switzerland and Germany and maybe some more countries.

InlawBiker · 06-25-2009, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Welcome to MobileRead, kypt.

One thing no one has mentioned yet is the built in dictionary on the Kindle. Priceless.

I will come right out and admit right here that before I used it I thought the dictionary feature was stupid. Now it's the feature I use the most. I guess my vocabulary isn't that great after all.

daffy4u · 06-25-2009, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by =X=

What 505 has over the kindle
- Portability (small enough to stash in back pocket)

=X=

Just for my own curiosity, I would love someone to post a picture of a 505 in the pocket of their clothing. I've seen and played with a 505 and it seems too big (and dangerous to screen integrity) to do. Who has pockets that big?

sony_fox · 06-25-2009, 09:29 AM

Glad you said clothing rather than back pocket. I have the light wedge cover (it looks and feel nicer than the ordinary one) and it fits into any coat pocket easily.

If you stripped the cover it might just fit inot a back trouser pocket, but I doubt it.

Basically anywhere you can fit a paperback you can fit the 505 in it's cover - and with the cover on the screen protection is just fine.

Alisa · 06-25-2009, 02:21 PM

Maybe the back pockets on men's trousers are a lot larger, but there's no way I could get a paperback or a 505 in mine. I don't think a Jetbook would fit either.

=X= · 06-25-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Alisa

Good breakdown. To the K2 list, I would add search. You can search your content and the Kindle store as well as Wikipedia and the Web in general. General Web access is considered "experimental" so they don't guarantee that they will always offer it or that it will always be free. Web surfing on eInk is also a bit frustrating due to the slow refresh. They have promised to retain free access to the store, your purchased content and Wikipedia (which is formatted quite nicely on the Kindle).

Good point this is a very important feature.

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Originally Posted by daffy4u

Just for my own curiosity, I would love someone to post a picture of a 505 in the pocket of their clothing. I've seen and played with a 505 and it seems too big (and dangerous to screen integrity) to do. Who has pockets that big?

Are you just trying to get a picture of my tushy.... why I ought to tell your husband on you.

Sure I'll post a pic...

I don't think the younger folk with their skinny jeans will have much room. But I wear slacks and relax fit jeans so they have larger size pockets.

daffy4u · 06-25-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by =X=

Are you just trying to get a picture of my tushy.... why I ought to tell your husband on you.

Sure I'll post a pic...

I don't think the younger folk with their skinny jeans will have much room. But I wear slacks and relax fit jeans so they have larger size pockets.

I'm single so I can look at all the tush pics I want!

JSWolf · 06-25-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Madam Broshkina

If you want a new reader I would go with the Kindle 2 instead of the Sony 505 because once your girl friend looks at the difference between the 500 and 505 she will probably ask you to transfer all her books to the 505 and take it hostage. With the Kindle you can say that her Sony Books will not work on the Kindle.

What will happen is the GF will take the K2 and make poor Kypt buy her replacement eBooks. So it's a lose-lose situation. The best way to win is to buy 2 new devices be it a K2 or a 505. Once she sees the newer Vizplex screen, she won't want the 500.

=X= · 06-25-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by daffy4u

Just for my own curiosity, I would love someone to post a picture of a 505 in the pocket of their clothing.

Here are the pics. Wow that picture was really hard to take.

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Originally Posted by Alisa

Maybe the back pockets on men's trousers are a lot larger, but there's no way I could get a paperback or a 505 in mine. I don't think a Jetbook would fit either.

Yes men's pockets are usually bigger than women pockets, I know my pockets are much larger than my wife's jeans.

Edit: Oh I forgot to explain the Image.
Left picture one is the Sliver SONY-505 in view (Glare of the flash makes it hard to see the eBook reader)
Right picture is with my shirt covering/hiding the reader

=X=

clarter · 06-25-2009, 06:59 PM

The kindle store and the wireless are the main sellers. Being able to jsut grab the book you want without going through another device is what really makes it. I've tried out both and I'd definitely go with the kindle.

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06-24-2009, 10:38 AM	#16
evandy Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 12 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: Kindle DX	Don't forget that if you are not on a windows-PC, the Sony software will not run.

06-24-2009, 07:02 PM	#19
kelly1010 Book Addict! Posts: 533 Karma: 1070 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Device: Sony PRS-505, iPod Touch, Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi	I have been very happy with the 505. I seriously considered the Kindle, and I think I even had it in my shopping cart ready to order, but in the end, the 505 won. I decided that for the price I couldn't see spending that extra $100 on features I probably wouldn't use. I have not missed the whispernet (one of the only things I liked about the kindle), dictionary support, etc. The 505 is no more difficult than the Kindle, and I like the fact that I'm not locked down to one store for DRM'ED content. Notice I said DRM'ED. I don't care to learn how to convert, format-shift, de-drm, etc. The less complicated it is, the better. I want to just put my books on my 505 and start reading.

06-24-2009, 07:42 PM	#20
fugazied Wizard Posts: 1,305 Karma: 1958 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: iPod Touch	I think the cheaper price of Amazon books and the dictionary was enough to push me towards the Kindle. But, yeah as mentioned it depends upon the kinds of material you like to read. If you like reading the latest bestseller, Kindle will be cheaper usually. If you use the library often, perhaps the Sony will be a better match.

06-25-2009, 09:29 AM	#24
sony_fox Zealot Posts: 109 Karma: 84 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester Device: Kobo Auroa H2O	Glad you said clothing rather than back pocket. I have the light wedge cover (it looks and feel nicer than the ordinary one) and it fits into any coat pocket easily. If you stripped the cover it might just fit inot a back trouser pocket, but I doubt it. Basically anywhere you can fit a paperback you can fit the 505 in it's cover - and with the cover on the screen protection is just fine.

06-25-2009, 02:21 PM	#25
Alisa Gadget Geek Posts: 2,324 Karma: 22221 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Paperwhite, Kindle 3 (retired), Skindle 1.2 (retired)	Maybe the back pockets on men's trousers are a lot larger, but there's no way I could get a paperback or a 505 in mine. I don't think a Jetbook would fit either.

06-25-2009, 06:59 PM	#30
clarter Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 72 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: Kindle DX	The kindle store and the wireless are the main sellers. Being able to jsut grab the book you want without going through another device is what really makes it. I've tried out both and I'd definitely go with the kindle.