PRS-350 PRS-350 at sony store for $69.99 (refurbished) - Page 6

seajewel · 11-12-2011, 10:33 PM

So I have to correct myself on my previous thoughts on my refurbished 350. I couldn't tell much of a difference with my 505 before, but after installing PRS+ on both of them and updating my font to a slab serif font in bold with nice thick strokes, and also after getting and *loving* my 950, I realize that I had somewhat of a misconception about Pearl screens. (Or maybe not, but based on my limited experience, here are my conclusions.) I was looking more for a lighter background. it seems the improvement was mostly in the darker font. I didn't notice it very well with my initial comparisons because I compared in bright light. In low light, the contrast is definitely better on the 350 screen compared to the 505, and once I updated to a font that is actually good for e-ink (shame, Sony. the default font is HORRIBLE on e-ink. I didn't even realize what I was missing.. basically the difference is night and day) I can tell how much darker the font is on 350/950 vs 505.

But, with decent light, and when I'm not comparing directly, to be honest my 505 still has pretty darn good clear print and I can happily read on it. So it makes me feel a little guilty to have bought the 950.. I love it, but my 505 still works so well (although the battery life is definitely shorter than it used to be). (Doesn't help that apparently my stupid dental insurance doesn't think a teeth deep clean should be covered, and I just got a bill for $540 after thinking that the clean would be covered.. wtf.)

I do like the 350, and I see that it is very sharp and even readable at the XS size (with a suitably bold and good font for e-ink, anyways), but after trying my 950 and 350 extensively, I prefer to read on my 950 despite the lower weight of the 350. A 650 might have been the perfect compromise, but I like the Wi-Fi of my 950 and the larger screen. If I can find a cheap 650 I'll buy it to compare, but I think I am going to return my 350 and keep the 950.

Also, forget what I said about excessive flashing. The page turns are definitely faster than my 505, and I felt they were "darker" maybe because of the increased contrast. the sony 505 sort of pauses a half-second and then fades into the next page, where as the 350 does it faster and maybe darker, but I see that it's not a defect, it was just that I was so used to my 505.

I think I would hold on to the 350 if it were pink, just because it would be too cute and maybe I could throw it in my bag. But as of now I think I will return the 350 to sony. It is a lovely device, but I prefer 6 inch or larger screens, I think.

Bookworm_Girl · 11-12-2011, 11:35 PM

I love my 950, and I think the pink goes a long way to why I like my 350. I think I would be less enthusiastic about it if the pink weren't so darn cute! The color just makes me smile.

gurion · 12-23-2011, 08:07 PM

Sony PRS-350SC (refurbished) is discounted again on Sony Outlet site.
It shows $152.99 price, but the discount is applied in the cart for a subtotal of $79.99 before tax. Shipping is free as advertized. This special is valid thru tomorrow (12-24-11).

baily · 12-24-2011, 12:56 PM

Thanks for the heads up. I purchased two last night, and it looks like they're still in stock as of this morning, with the $79.99 price.

I just came back from vacation, and while I love my 650, I did find myself wanting something just a touch smaller to carry around. This size will be great for travels.

ilovejedd · 02-23-2012, 04:28 PM

*sigh* Wonder if they'll have these on sale again? The brand-new PRS-T1 costs $99.99 while a refurb PRS-350 costs $152.99. Go figure...

Binko · 02-23-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ilovejedd

*sigh* Wonder if they'll have these on sale again? The brand-new PRS-T1 costs $99.99 while a refurb PRS-350 costs $152.99. Go figure...

That's SONY for you. They are an amazing at developing new technology and cool products. But they are just completely tone-deaf and clueless when it comes to pricing and customer service.

nesler · 02-23-2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Binko

That's SONY for you. They are an amazing at developing new technology and cool products. But they are just completely tone-deaf and clueless when it comes to pricing and customer service.

It's also kind of a bad sign when the previous generation of your product is selling for significantly more in the secondhand market than your current generation is priced at.

booklover6 · 02-23-2012, 08:33 PM

I saw Sony Pocket Edition (Silver) new in box at Walmart today for $79.99 (clearance).

I would like to get the T1 for $99. Of course, I had to make that decision after the sale was over. I hope they go on sale again soon.

ilovejedd · 02-23-2012, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by booklover6

I saw Sony Pocket Edition (Silver) new in box at Walmart today for $79.99 (clearance).

No Walmart nearby and I doubt I'll find any in the stores close to me. It's supposed to be $69.99 at Fry's but I tried ordering for pick-up I just got an email saying it's not available. Will still go to the store tomorrow (in case the store clerks just weren't able to find it).

Tony1988 · 02-24-2012, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ilovejedd

No Walmart nearby and I doubt I'll find any in the stores close to me. It's supposed to be $69.99 at Fry's but I tried ordering for pick-up I just got an email saying it's not available. Will still go to the store tomorrow (in case the store clerks just weren't able to find it).

If its not online, I doubt you will find it in the stores. All the frys show it unavailable.

I think the people finding these in walmarts, radioshacks, frys are just lucky. These are needles in haystacks now. I havent seen one at any walmart I have been to nor radioshacks.

I am sure the refurbs will be on sale again. I love mine. I may buy another.

ilovejedd · 02-24-2012, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony1988

If its not online, I doubt you will find it in the stores. All the frys show it unavailable.

Actually, the website shows there are 2 available in the nearby Fry's (one silver and one pink). It's just when I order for pick-up that I get an email that it's not. I'm hoping they're just hidden on some shelf or bin and the store clerks are just having trouble finding them. The local Fry's is just 10 minutes away so I reckon it's worth a try.

beautifulsoup · 02-24-2012, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ilovejedd

Actually, the website shows there are 2 available in the nearby Fry's (one silver and one pink). It's just when I order for pick-up that I get an email that it's not. I'm hoping they're just hidden on some shelf or bin and the store clerks are just having trouble finding them. The local Fry's is just 10 minutes away so I reckon it's worth a try.

Any luck?

FizzyWater · 02-24-2012, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilovejedd

Actually, the website shows there are 2 available in the nearby Fry's (one silver and one pink). It's just when I order for pick-up that I get an email that it's not. I'm hoping they're just hidden on some shelf or bin and the store clerks are just having trouble finding them. The local Fry's is just 10 minutes away so I reckon it's worth a try.

I want a pink one but live nowhere near a Frys.

ilovejedd · 02-24-2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by beautifulsoup

Any luck?

Nope. If they're still in the store somewhere, then they're pretty well hidden.

JSWolf · 02-24-2012, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilovejedd

*sigh* Wonder if they'll have these on sale again? The brand-new PRS-T1 costs $99.99 while a refurb PRS-350 costs $152.99. Go figure...

The T1 is now back to $129.99 as the sale ended on February 18th.

12-23-2011, 08:07 PM	#78
gurion Member Posts: 18 Karma: 475352 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: IN, USA Device: Sony PRS-505, PRS-350, Kobo Glo HD, Kobo Aura H2o	refurbished PRS-350 - $79.99 Sony PRS-350SC (refurbished) is discounted again on Sony Outlet site. It shows $152.99 price, but the discount is applied in the cart for a subtotal of $79.99 before tax. Shipping is free as advertized. This special is valid thru tomorrow (12-24-11). Last edited by gurion; 12-23-2011 at 08:12 PM.

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11-12-2011, 10:33 PM	#76
seajewel Fanatic Posts: 589 Karma: 1451235 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505, Sony PRS-950	So I have to correct myself on my previous thoughts on my refurbished 350. I couldn't tell much of a difference with my 505 before, but after installing PRS+ on both of them and updating my font to a slab serif font in bold with nice thick strokes, and also after getting and loving my 950, I realize that I had somewhat of a misconception about Pearl screens. (Or maybe not, but based on my limited experience, here are my conclusions.) I was looking more for a lighter background. it seems the improvement was mostly in the darker font. I didn't notice it very well with my initial comparisons because I compared in bright light. In low light, the contrast is definitely better on the 350 screen compared to the 505, and once I updated to a font that is actually good for e-ink (shame, Sony. the default font is HORRIBLE on e-ink. I didn't even realize what I was missing.. basically the difference is night and day) I can tell how much darker the font is on 350/950 vs 505. But, with decent light, and when I'm not comparing directly, to be honest my 505 still has pretty darn good clear print and I can happily read on it. So it makes me feel a little guilty to have bought the 950.. I love it, but my 505 still works so well (although the battery life is definitely shorter than it used to be). (Doesn't help that apparently my stupid dental insurance doesn't think a teeth deep clean should be covered, and I just got a bill for $540 after thinking that the clean would be covered.. wtf.) I do like the 350, and I see that it is very sharp and even readable at the XS size (with a suitably bold and good font for e-ink, anyways), but after trying my 950 and 350 extensively, I prefer to read on my 950 despite the lower weight of the 350. A 650 might have been the perfect compromise, but I like the Wi-Fi of my 950 and the larger screen. If I can find a cheap 650 I'll buy it to compare, but I think I am going to return my 350 and keep the 950. Also, forget what I said about excessive flashing. The page turns are definitely faster than my 505, and I felt they were "darker" maybe because of the increased contrast. the sony 505 sort of pauses a half-second and then fades into the next page, where as the 350 does it faster and maybe darker, but I see that it's not a defect, it was just that I was so used to my 505. I think I would hold on to the 350 if it were pink, just because it would be too cute and maybe I could throw it in my bag. But as of now I think I will return the 350 to sony. It is a lovely device, but I prefer 6 inch or larger screens, I think.

11-12-2011, 11:35 PM	#77
Bookworm_Girl E-reader Enthusiast Posts: 4,873 Karma: 36536965 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southwest, USA Device: Kindle Oasis 3; Kobo Aura One; iPad Mini 5	I love my 950, and I think the pink goes a long way to why I like my 350. I think I would be less enthusiastic about it if the pink weren't so darn cute! The color just makes me smile.

12-24-2011, 12:56 PM	#79
baily Member Posts: 11 Karma: 56 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-650	Thanks for the heads up. I purchased two last night, and it looks like they're still in stock as of this morning, with the $79.99 price. I just came back from vacation, and while I love my 650, I did find myself wanting something just a touch smaller to carry around. This size will be great for travels.

02-23-2012, 04:28 PM	#80
ilovejedd hopeless n00b Posts: 5,110 Karma: 19597086 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: in the middle of nowhere Device: PW4, PW3, Libra H2O, iPad 10.5, iPad 11, iPad 12.9	sigh Wonder if they'll have these on sale again? The brand-new PRS-T1 costs $99.99 while a refurb PRS-350 costs $152.99. Go figure...

02-23-2012, 08:33 PM	#83
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	I saw Sony Pocket Edition (Silver) new in box at Walmart today for $79.99 (clearance). I would like to get the T1 for $99. Of course, I had to make that decision after the sale was over. I hope they go on sale again soon.

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