Thinking of selling my 505 and getting a 300... - Page 2

stevejay · 04-12-2010, 07:56 AM

Glad to hear the smaller 300 screen isn't a big factor for many. My PRS 500 was taken from my car, picked up the 300 for under $150 off ebay. I imagine I will be flipping pages a bit more often, but not a big deal.

JSWolf · 04-12-2010, 08:22 AM

Stick with the 505. That would be your best option.

Bltprf502 · 04-12-2010, 08:54 AM

I have bought and tried 3 Sony's... The 300 was the best experience of them all. Best screen, best size and just best overall. Of course this was my experience and my opinion. The 300 is a very nice unit if you don't expect the unit to make you coffee in the morning.

Terisa de morgan · 04-12-2010, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bltprf502

I have bought and tried 3 Sony's... The 300 was the best experience of them all. Best screen, best size and just best overall. Of course this was my experience and my opinion. The 300 is a very nice unit if you don't expect the unit to make you coffee in the morning.

If you find one that makes coffee, please, tell me

jswinden · 04-12-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MV64

If you're lookign for something that will easily fit in a pocket, why not just use a cell phone? Personally it's hard to read on those, but to me the smaller screen of a 300 would be too small as well.

I've used smartphones and PDAs for years to read. The screen is small, but for sitting in a waiting room someplace you can't beat it for portability. I've used Treos, WM phones, and currently a Blackberry. Most of the smartphones have apps available for them to read books like MobiPocket reader, eReader, etc.

Another good portable choice is the iPhone or iPod touch. I think the ipod touch is a little less than the cost of a 300 and well worth the price.

But I recommend you keep your 505 for when you want to read at home on a larger screen.

Having said all that, I love my 300 and it is a great reader. But like others warned, please don't put it in your pocket as sooner or later you will mess it up.

WillAdams · 04-12-2010, 11:14 AM

My preference would be to just re-work my wardrobe to have pockets sufficiently large enough for the PRS-505 --- I've a number of shirts from www.travelsmith.com w/ a pocket perfectly sized for the 505 (unfortunately they've since changed the shirt style to have smaller pockets ::grr:

--- so I guess I'll have to go back to having shirts tailor-made as I did in the Newton days.

William

Bltprf502 · 04-13-2010, 12:01 PM

I flew last night from Atlanta to Paris and had my 300 with me. The lighting on Delta's planes is pretty sufficient so I removed it from the Sony leatherette cover with the goose neck light. It fits perfect is the palm of my hand. The small size, light weight and awesome screen was all so comfortable to me and I really enjoyed it. I have thought a few times about returning it and going with the iPad, but I just can bring myself to do it. Despite the newness and raving reviews, I think I should wait it out. Not to mention for reading books on a device (which is why we are all here right?) the Sony PRS-300 brings a no nonsense solution to the table (no glare or touch screen finger prints), but allows someone on the go to read what ever they choose to take with them. With prices now a days on the 300 a deal is sure to be had by anyone that wants a great reader. Mine is a mainstay for now. I enjoy my Macbook too much to be adding another Apple thingie to my collection.

richman · 04-13-2010, 09:03 PM

I'm keeping my 505 because it's hackable and prs+ adds folders and other features that are nice. The device itself is more sturdy than the plastic 300.
I am thinking of picking up an IPAD for tech pdf's , so if you are thinking of getting another ereader the Itouch or IPAD are two directions to go in that give you Multiple Purpose device bigger and smaller than the 505.
The 300 is not hackable yet and might never be, but the 505 already is and has a loyal following.

DrMoze · 04-16-2010, 10:55 PM

I picked up a 300 early last fall (after using a 505 for 1.5 years or so) and haven't gone back to my 505. Love the 505 and found no real change in reading experience on the 300. And you CAN pocket it very easily--I do all the time. The screen size is not that different: 5/6 the characters per line, 5/6 the lines per page compared with the 505 for the same ebook.

As someone else mentioned, a smartphone is NOTHING like an ebook reader w/e-ink screen. And the 300 screen is MUCH closer to the 505 than to a smartphone! Probably don't need to convince you of anything here.

To correct richman above, the 300 most certainly IS hackable. Mine has the clock display, is russified, has the 7/8 buttons for page turns and 5/6 buttons for history. VERY convenient.

I also think the 300 is sturdier than the 505, which feels relatively large and thin. The slightly smaller dimensions/screen of the 300 at about the same thickness (maybe 1/16" thicker?) makes it feel more solid. And it is made of metal with an internal frame, doesn't flex at all. (The 505 has a slight flex.) The plastic scuff guard strip around the edge of the 300 is a nice touch imo.

Mike_73 · 04-17-2010, 03:45 AM

I think the 300 is hackable too. I think there's allready the russification hack, and Kartu may port PRS+ later for the 300 too.
The russification is also available for the 600 and 900.

JSWolf · 04-23-2010, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by WillAdams

My preference would be to just re-work my wardrobe to have pockets sufficiently large enough for the PRS-505 --- I've a number of shirts from www.travelsmith.com w/ a pocket perfectly sized for the 505 (unfortunately they've since changed the shirt style to have smaller pockets ::grr:

--- so I guess I'll have to go back to having shirts tailor-made as I did in the Newton days.

William

Putting an eink reader in your pocket is your reader just waiting to have a nice broken screen. It's a really bad idea. Don't do it.

TGS · 04-24-2010, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Lirael

Don't get me wrong, I love the 505, but lately I've found myself wishing for something that I could just stick in my pocket and carry around (I generally wear clothing with fairly sizable pockets, but not quite sizable enough for the 505.)

I'm considering selling it, and going with the 300 instead - I had the chance to play with one the other day at Best Buy, and I like the size, and the way it feels in my hands. It doesn't have the expandable memory of the 505, but I've found myself not really using that as much as I'd anticipated. Only, I'm rather worried that I'll regret it, and be stuck, so I was wondering - anyone else made this switch? What did you think about it?

I would disagree with all the advice here. Do sell your 505! Put it on the Flea Market thread with a pic and a nice price and I'll PM you

JSWolf · 04-24-2010, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TGS

I would disagree with all the advice here. Do sell your 505! Put it on the Flea Market thread with a pic and a nice price and I'll PM you

Nice try. But no. The OP should keep the 505.

TGS · 04-24-2010, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Nice try. But no. The OP should keep the 505.

Oh well, you can't blame a guy for trying!

Traye · 04-25-2010, 03:20 PM

Keep the 505! I've only had mine for a couple of days and I LOVE it!

04-13-2010, 09:03 PM	#23
richman Addict Posts: 269 Karma: 58 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: sony prs-505 BLUE,itouch,netbook	I'm keeping my 505 because it's hackable and prs+ adds folders and other features that are nice. The device itself is more sturdy than the plastic 300. I am thinking of picking up an IPAD for tech pdf's , so if you are thinking of getting another ereader the Itouch or IPAD are two directions to go in that give you Multiple Purpose device bigger and smaller than the 505. The 300 is not hackable yet and might never be, but the 505 already is and has a loyal following. Last edited by richman; 04-13-2010 at 09:07 PM.

04-16-2010, 10:55 PM	#24
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 picked up a 300 early last fall (after using a 505 for 1.5 years or so) and haven't gone back to my 505. Love the 505 and found no real change in reading experience on the 300. And you CAN pocket it very easily--I do all the time. The screen size is not that different: 5/6 the characters per line, 5/6 the lines per page compared with the 505 for the same ebook. As someone else mentioned, a smartphone is NOTHING like an ebook reader w/e-ink screen. And the 300 screen is MUCH closer to the 505 than to a smartphone! Probably don't need to convince you of anything here. To correct richman above, the 300 most certainly IS hackable. Mine has the clock display, is russified, has the 7/8 buttons for page turns and 5/6 buttons for history. VERY convenient. I also think the 300 is sturdier than the 505, which feels relatively large and thin. The slightly smaller dimensions/screen of the 300 at about the same thickness (maybe 1/16" thicker?) makes it feel more solid. And it is made of metal with an internal frame, doesn't flex at all. (The 505 has a slight flex.) The plastic scuff guard strip around the edge of the 300 is a nice touch imo. Last edited by DrMoze; 04-16-2010 at 10:57 PM.

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04-12-2010, 07:56 AM	#16
stevejay Enthusiast Posts: 48 Karma: 209 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Sony 500 prs	Glad to hear the smaller 300 screen isn't a big factor for many. My PRS 500 was taken from my car, picked up the 300 for under $150 off ebay. I imagine I will be flipping pages a bit more often, but not a big deal.

04-12-2010, 08:22 AM	#17
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,796 Karma: 146391129 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Stick with the 505. That would be your best option.

04-12-2010, 08:54 AM	#18
Bltprf502 Enthusiast Posts: 40 Karma: 110 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Sony PRS-300S (GONE), Samsung Galaxy Tab, Kindle 3	I have bought and tried 3 Sony's... The 300 was the best experience of them all. Best screen, best size and just best overall. Of course this was my experience and my opinion. The 300 is a very nice unit if you don't expect the unit to make you coffee in the morning.

04-12-2010, 11:14 AM	#21
WillAdams Wizard Posts: 1,258 Karma: 3439432 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (300ppi), Samsung Galaxy Book 12	My preference would be to just re-work my wardrobe to have pockets sufficiently large enough for the PRS-505 --- I've a number of shirts from www.travelsmith.com w/ a pocket perfectly sized for the 505 (unfortunately they've since changed the shirt style to have smaller pockets ::grr: --- so I guess I'll have to go back to having shirts tailor-made as I did in the Newton days. William

04-13-2010, 12:01 PM	#22
Bltprf502 Enthusiast Posts: 40 Karma: 110 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Sony PRS-300S (GONE), Samsung Galaxy Tab, Kindle 3	I flew last night from Atlanta to Paris and had my 300 with me. The lighting on Delta's planes is pretty sufficient so I removed it from the Sony leatherette cover with the goose neck light. It fits perfect is the palm of my hand. The small size, light weight and awesome screen was all so comfortable to me and I really enjoyed it. I have thought a few times about returning it and going with the iPad, but I just can bring myself to do it. Despite the newness and raving reviews, I think I should wait it out. Not to mention for reading books on a device (which is why we are all here right?) the Sony PRS-300 brings a no nonsense solution to the table (no glare or touch screen finger prints), but allows someone on the go to read what ever they choose to take with them. With prices now a days on the 300 a deal is sure to be had by anyone that wants a great reader. Mine is a mainstay for now. I enjoy my Macbook too much to be adding another Apple thingie to my collection.

04-17-2010, 03:45 AM	#25
Mike_73 Guru Posts: 750 Karma: 1323 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: PRS-505, PRS-600, iPad 16GB Wifi, Kindle Voyage, Nexus 6, Razr HD	I think the 300 is hackable too. I think there's allready the russification hack, and Kartu may port PRS+ later for the 300 too. The russification is also available for the 600 and 900.

04-25-2010, 03:20 PM	#30
Traye Zealot Posts: 146 Karma: 18288 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: Kindle, Sony PRS505, Ipod touch, iPhone	Keep the 505! I've only had mine for a couple of days and I LOVE it!

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