PRS-300 vs. PRS-600

Bob T · 12-30-2009, 07:39 PM

I've got the 300, but am seriously considering upgrading to the 600...

I like the idea of the 6" screen over the 5" without much change in overall size...
I also like the idea of having the page turn button closer to the edge instead of in the center...

Am I missing something? Is there any downside I'm not seeing?
Thoughts?

Thanks,

lilac_jive · 12-30-2009, 07:43 PM

Another user just posted that they were struggling with the glare on the 600. It is also slightly blurrier. Most aren't bothered by this, but it's worth playing with one for a while to make sure it doesn't bother you.

Maybe that user would trade with you

omk3 · 12-30-2009, 07:48 PM

The 600 has a lot of extra features relative to the 300, and most of them are possible because of the touchscreen. Those are dictionary, annotation, freehand drawing, page turning by swiping the finger, etc. The downside of the touchscreen is that it adds a little glare and reduces the contrast, making the letters appear less black. Also, battery life is a little bit worse because of the touchscreen.

Some people are bothered by this, some like the extra features so much that they don't care. (For the record, I hardly notice the glare myself and I'm happy with my 600.) If you only want to change because of size, and don't care about the extra features, you might want to consider the sony prs-505, if you can find one.

Bob T · 12-30-2009, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilac_jive

Another user just posted that they were struggling with the glare on the 600.

Yup...just saw that...thanks...

Quote:

Originally Posted by omk3

If you only want to change because of size, and don't care about the extra features, you might want to consider the sony prs-505, if you can find one.

Good thought...I've seen some on eBay....thanks...

12-30-2009, 07:39 PM	#1
Bob T Enthusiast Posts: 49 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Carol Stream, IL Device: Sony PRS-300	PRS-300 vs. PRS-600 I've got the 300, but am seriously considering upgrading to the 600... I like the idea of the 6" screen over the 5" without much change in overall size... I also like the idea of having the page turn button closer to the edge instead of in the center... Am I missing something? Is there any downside I'm not seeing? Thoughts? Thanks,

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12-30-2009, 07:43 PM	#2
lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	Another user just posted that they were struggling with the glare on the 600. It is also slightly blurrier. Most aren't bothered by this, but it's worth playing with one for a while to make sure it doesn't bother you. Maybe that user would trade with you

12-30-2009, 07:48 PM	#3
omk3 Wizard Posts: 1,454 Karma: 37243 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Europe Device: pocketbook 360, kindle 4	The 600 has a lot of extra features relative to the 300, and most of them are possible because of the touchscreen. Those are dictionary, annotation, freehand drawing, page turning by swiping the finger, etc. The downside of the touchscreen is that it adds a little glare and reduces the contrast, making the letters appear less black. Also, battery life is a little bit worse because of the touchscreen. Some people are bothered by this, some like the extra features so much that they don't care. (For the record, I hardly notice the glare myself and I'm happy with my 600.) If you only want to change because of size, and don't care about the extra features, you might want to consider the sony prs-505, if you can find one.