worth upgrading to 600

moorashj · 09-23-2009, 12:13 PM

Greetings,
I have the 505 and was wondering if it would be wise to get the 600. I am not overly needing the touchscreen but was wondering if in general if the 600 offers a more positive experience.
Thanks

Andanzas · 09-23-2009, 12:20 PM

This has been asked many times before.

The short answer: If you just want to read, keep the 505, as the screen is better.
If you need to take notes or use the dictionary, go ahead and take a look at the 600. Some people find the screen unacceptable because it reflects too much light; others think it's a reasonable drawback given the advantages it offers.

moorashj · 09-23-2009, 12:28 PM

Andanzas,
Saw both the 300 and 600 at Best buy last night and i liked the layout of hte 600 but could see the screen differences between the 505 and the 600 since mine was at home. I like the note taking ability but wonder how much I would really use it. not really sure 299 is worth the upgrade.

lilac_jive · 09-23-2009, 12:58 PM

I can't justify it because I love my 505 and it works great, but man those 600s are slick

DougFNJ · 09-23-2009, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moorashj

Andanzas,
Saw both the 300 and 600 at Best buy last night and i liked the layout of hte 600 but could see the screen differences between the 505 and the 600 since mine was at home. I like the note taking ability but wonder how much I would really use it. not really sure 299 is worth the upgrade.

If you are liking it....you have a perfectly good PRS-505 that you could sell to fund it

Then it didn't cost $300

moorashj · 09-23-2009, 01:21 PM

Doug..that makes sense...i guess I could sell it

I am just worried about the screen contrast and glare..i have heard so many mixed results.

DougFNJ · 09-23-2009, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moorashj

Doug..that makes sense...i guess I could sell it

I am just worried about the screen contrast and glare..i have heard so many mixed results.

Thats what I do with all my gadgets....makes the upgrades soooooo much cheaper

Hey worse case, hold on to your 505, buy the 600, try it for a week, if you don't like it, return it. If you do like it.....sell the 505 and replenish most of the cost, you should have no problem with a quick sale

amjbrown · 09-24-2009, 09:55 AM

I compared my 505 with a 600 at the airport asking myself exactly the same question.

The 600 screen isn't as clear. But, if I didn't have them side-by-side, I'd have been happy with the 600.

I am worried about smudgy fingerprints on the 600 - I find they make the 505 harder to read, and I clean them off immediately. That will be harder on the 600, and the rep and I made it pretty grubby, pretty fast.

The dictionary is outstandingly well implemented.

Less convinced about the notes, and a bit horrified about the idea of a stylus.

Finally, all the new features have to be a nasty drain on the battery.

I didn't buy it for three reasons: a) my 505 really is just a fantastic device (and it's only seven months old); b) there is a recession on!; c) it's not available in red, and I don't like the silver strip below the screen.

I probably will upgrade, but not until I've held a 900. In the meantime, I was much more taken with the 300 than I thought I would be - very nice little pocket reader.

I think new buyers can't go wrong with any Sony devices on the market currently. As a 505 owner, I recommend potential upgraders get them side-by-side, your mileage may vary

amjb

DrMoze · 09-24-2009, 03:09 PM

I 'upgraded' my 505 to a 300. Got rid of a couple of unwanted/unused features (mp3, memory card) and got a more portable device that fits in my pants pocket. I do like the 505 still!

Also checked out the 600 for quite a while--it adds everything I don't want: complex interface (I just want to open and read books), touchscreen, dictionary/notes, lower-contrast display, and a bit of bulk compared to the 505. The 300 was an easy choice for me. (But I'm keeping the 505 of course!)

boca · 09-24-2009, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrMoze

I 'upgraded' my 505 to a 300. Got rid of a couple of unwanted/unused features (mp3, memory card) and got a more portable device that fits in my pants pocket. I do like the 505 still!

Also checked out the 600 for quite a while--it adds everything I don't want: complex interface (I just want to open and read books), touchscreen, dictionary/notes, lower-contrast display, and a bit of bulk compared to the 505. The 300 was an easy choice for me. (But I'm keeping the 505 of course!)

Similar experience to DrMoze...
...Except I traded in my 505 for a 300 so that I could 'enhance' my reading experience by making it more portable and therefore more likely that I would carry the book around with me.

I don't tend to read books where I need a dictionary!... and the MP3 player really is a battery sucking feature with poor implementation.

SolRaven · 09-24-2009, 07:56 PM

moorashj I think Doug has the right idea. If you're wanting it, why not try it and see? Then again.... I kept saying I'd sell one of my devices and I just can't part with any of them. I use all 3 and love all 3. Admittedly, I have issues.

easterncoyote · 09-24-2009, 11:00 PM

Hi SolRaven. Seeing the number of people here with multiple readers, I would say you don't have any issues (at least no more than anyone else here

). I fear I may soon be joining that group: I got my Sony 300 last week, and have been loving it. Then, after reading so many comments here from happy 505 owners, I thought I would order one to compare it with my Pocket Reader, and return the one I decide not to keep. I just received an email from the Sony Canada store that my 505 has shipped, and after reading about your experience, I am worried now that I may end up keeping them both!

SolRaven · 09-25-2009, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by easterncoyote

Hi SolRaven. Seeing the number of people here with multiple readers, I would say you don't have any issues (at least no more than anyone else here

). I fear I may soon be joining that group: I got my Sony 300 last week, and have been loving it. Then, after reading so many comments here from happy 505 owners, I thought I would order one to compare it with my Pocket Reader, and return the one I decide not to keep. I just received an email from the Sony Canada store that my 505 has shipped, and after reading about your experience, I am worried now that I may end up keeping them both!

Poor, poor coyote. It seems the addiction is a disease and it's spreading. Don't try to fight it, just justify it like I do. I figure that I've got over 10' of book shelves and only 2" of readers with more books on them than my bookshelves. Somehow that seems to make more sense in my world.

HarryT · 09-25-2009, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amjbrown

I am worried about smudgy fingerprints on the 600 - I find they make the 505 harder to read, and I clean them off immediately. That will be harder on the 600, and the rep and I made it pretty grubby, pretty fast.

That's why I use the stylus. You don't need to use the touch screen very often - for normal page turning, you can just use the buttons.

What do you find "horrifying" about the stylus, as a matter of interest?

aceflor · 09-25-2009, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SolRaven

Poor, poor coyote. It seems the addiction is a disease and it's spreading. Don't try to fight it, just justify it like I do. I figure that I've got over 10' of book shelves and only 2" of readers with more books on them than my bookshelves. Somehow that seems to make more sense in my world.

You are so right !!!! I began with an Opus, which my husband used a lot, so there was my excuse to get a 505. I just love it. BUT.... no excuses for getting the 300 after that, which I also love and ordering a 600 which is on the way. I know that I have issues, but my issues are nice and shiny and red and pink and they can read ebooks

09-23-2009, 12:13 PM	#1
moorashj Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: e505	worth upgrading to 600 Greetings, I have the 505 and was wondering if it would be wise to get the 600. I am not overly needing the touchscreen but was wondering if in general if the 600 offers a more positive experience. Thanks

09-23-2009, 12:28 PM	#3
moorashj Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: e505	that is what i thought Andanzas, Saw both the 300 and 600 at Best buy last night and i liked the layout of hte 600 but could see the screen differences between the 505 and the 600 since mine was at home. I like the note taking ability but wonder how much I would really use it. not really sure 299 is worth the upgrade.

09-23-2009, 01:21 PM	#6
moorashj Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: e505	good point Doug..that makes sense...i guess I could sell it I am just worried about the screen contrast and glare..i have heard so many mixed results.

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Andanzas Out of print Posts: 487 Karma: 1549538 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Sony PRS-500 (recycled), Pocketbook Inkpad X Pro	This has been asked many times before. The short answer: If you just want to read, keep the 505, as the screen is better. If you need to take notes or use the dictionary, go ahead and take a look at the 600. Some people find the screen unacceptable because it reflects too much light; others think it's a reasonable drawback given the advantages it offers.

09-23-2009, 12:58 PM	#4
lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	I can't justify it because I love my 505 and it works great, but man those 600s are slick

09-24-2009, 09:55 AM	#8
amjbrown Addict Posts: 322 Karma: 1231044 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: London, UK Device: Kindle Oasis 3, Kindle app on the iPhone	I compared my 505 with a 600 at the airport asking myself exactly the same question. The 600 screen isn't as clear. But, if I didn't have them side-by-side, I'd have been happy with the 600. I am worried about smudgy fingerprints on the 600 - I find they make the 505 harder to read, and I clean them off immediately. That will be harder on the 600, and the rep and I made it pretty grubby, pretty fast. The dictionary is outstandingly well implemented. Less convinced about the notes, and a bit horrified about the idea of a stylus. Finally, all the new features have to be a nasty drain on the battery. I didn't buy it for three reasons: a) my 505 really is just a fantastic device (and it's only seven months old); b) there is a recession on!; c) it's not available in red, and I don't like the silver strip below the screen. I probably will upgrade, but not until I've held a 900. In the meantime, I was much more taken with the 300 than I thought I would be - very nice little pocket reader. I think new buyers can't go wrong with any Sony devices on the market currently. As a 505 owner, I recommend potential upgraders get them side-by-side, your mileage may vary amjb

09-24-2009, 03:09 PM	#9
DrMoze Booknut Posts: 860 Karma: 2852 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida! Device: Sony Reader 500/505/300/350, Nook Glowlight Plus (6")	I 'upgraded' my 505 to a 300. Got rid of a couple of unwanted/unused features (mp3, memory card) and got a more portable device that fits in my pants pocket. I do like the 505 still! Also checked out the 600 for quite a while--it adds everything I don't want: complex interface (I just want to open and read books), touchscreen, dictionary/notes, lower-contrast display, and a bit of bulk compared to the 505. The 300 was an easy choice for me. (But I'm keeping the 505 of course!)

09-24-2009, 07:56 PM	#11
SolRaven Wizard Posts: 2,214 Karma: 12796976 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Sunshine State Device: Clara, Voyage, Oasis, Paperwhite & PRS-650	moorashj I think Doug has the right idea. If you're wanting it, why not try it and see? Then again.... I kept saying I'd sell one of my devices and I just can't part with any of them. I use all 3 and love all 3. Admittedly, I have issues.

09-24-2009, 11:00 PM	#12
easterncoyote Zealot Posts: 133 Karma: 22 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kindle 2, Kindle 3, Kindle PW, Kobo Touch, Kobo Clara Colour	Hi SolRaven. Seeing the number of people here with multiple readers, I would say you don't have any issues (at least no more than anyone else here ). I fear I may soon be joining that group: I got my Sony 300 last week, and have been loving it. Then, after reading so many comments here from happy 505 owners, I thought I would order one to compare it with my Pocket Reader, and return the one I decide not to keep. I just received an email from the Sony Canada store that my 505 has shipped, and after reading about your experience, I am worried now that I may end up keeping them both!