Wee request from someone seeking PRS-505

Che · 11-28-2008, 02:50 AM

Hullo! I hope I'm posting in the right thread. I am so glad I found this forum. You guys are a fountain of info--very much appreciated seeing as I'm technologically-challenged.

For months I coveted an ebook reader. I researched and researched to find THE ONE that will meet my needs (and vanity hee). I knew, the moment I first saw the PRS-505, I was in looooove. So pretty... *dreamy sigh* Then I heard Sony would release a new version so I opted to wait. Unfortunately, based from the very helpful pics you guys took, the PRS-700's screen isn't up to my liking. So I've decided to stick to my original choice... But now, hee, I'm conflicted between the three 505 colors: dark blue, silver or red?

I'm from Far Away Land where Sony Style stores are a thing of myth. I can't go in there and check out the different colors (or easily return the "wrong" one; pics from Sony's site aren't useful, I think). Oh if only I'm uber rich I'd buy all three! Anywho, I've seen hands-on pics of the silver and the red ones. I looked but couldn't find pics of the blue one.

If it's not too much to ask, request for owners of dark blue 505: Could someone please upload pics of your reader? It would really help me decide which one to get. Thanks in advance.

Dave Berk · 11-28-2008, 03:39 AM

Here is a rather clear youtube video of a dark blue reader:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOTdYc4aQeg

mtravellerh · 11-28-2008, 03:45 AM

Bet you're a girl, Che

Sorry, sorry, girls, couldn't help myself

HarryT · 11-28-2008, 03:54 AM

What are you buying it as - a book reader or a fashion accessory?

. Honestly, the colour doesn't matter in the slightest.

Dave Berk · 11-28-2008, 04:01 AM

Some pictures:

@Harry:
A dark blue reader may make the screen look more white...

Che · 11-28-2008, 04:46 AM

Dave Berk: You ROCK. Thank you so much for the pics. (I actually saw that video whilst looking for more 505 info on YouTube. Maybe it's just my mac but it's not as clear as this (silver review) one: http://www.mobilecomputermag.co.uk/2...05-reader.html Perhaps I'm wrong but I thought it's a bit dark to base my decision upon.)

Mtravellerh: Bet you're a guy. Sorry, sorry, BOYS, couldn't help my picky self.

And yes, *lesigh* I'm a girl. Unfortunate really, seeing as my best friend usually (jokingly) asks me if I'd be her lesbian lover. I wouldn't even hesitate; if only I weren't too boy-crazy to be gay. Oh well...

HarryT: Of course I'm getting it for reading LOL. Since I was 9 and nicking books from my beloved grandpa's library, I've been ADDICTED to the literary world. I have (from last count) 2000+ paperbacks/HB (actually very proud of my little library). I wish the color doesn't matter, but for me it does. I'm stubbornly picky, curse of wanting to get EXACTLY what I want. :/ Anyway, I've been freely given choices; I'm spending 300 bucks for this, I thought I might as well exercise my option to choose.

Anyway, wow, you guys are awesome for the fast reply!

ravenlife · 12-01-2008, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Mtravellerh: Bet you're a guy. Sorry, sorry, BOYS, couldn't help my picky self. And yes, *lesigh* I'm a girl. Unfortunate really, seeing as my best friend usually (jokingly) asks me if I'd be her lesbian lover. I wouldn't even hesitate; if only I weren't too boy-crazy to be gay. Oh well...

I'm liking the Red one myself.

InspectorGadget · 12-01-2008, 01:15 PM

Yes, the red one is striking and quite attractive. I owned a dark-blue PRS-500 (same color as near as I can tell) and I quite liked that color. However, when I compared all three side-by-side at the Sony store, I opted for the silver when I bought my PRS-505. I liked the clean look of the silver, and it looked like it would be easier on the eyes without the contrast of the outer case and background -- the only contrast your eyes see is the print-on-background.

But in retrospect, I would agree with Harry (once again!) that the color doesn't make a bit of difference functionally... It's all aesthetics and personal preference. Ultimately, I selected the silver one because it looked the best to me.

Valloric · 12-01-2008, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InspectorGadget

But in retrospect, I would agree with Harry (once again!) that the color doesn't make a bit of difference functionally...

I would generally agree with this on principle, but I can't see how the red one wouldn't cause more eye-strain than the blue or silver one.

pink · 12-01-2008, 02:16 PM

If the sony store closest to me offered it, I would have gotten the dark blue one. The darkblue shows the contrast better, makes the background look whiter and crisper.

The red is nice, but I personally would get sick of staring at the red.

I opted for silver, because when you get bored of the colour, you can always add different skins or get different covers for it. Silver goes with everything.

aliencane · 12-01-2008, 02:49 PM

All I can add is that I have a blue one, and in my 63 years on earth, it is one of the best purchases I have ever made.

I suppose the silver would make me equally happy.

tekchic · 12-02-2008, 11:51 AM

I agree with InspectorGadget -- I had a dark blue PRS-500 and loved it. In the store though, the Silver 505 caught my eye more than the red one did. I loved how shiny and bright it looked, with a plenty-white screen.

Although, being a girl, the biggest reason I didn't get the red one is because it won't go with the pink leather cover I'm planning to buy ;-)

Seabound · 12-02-2008, 09:11 PM

Che, this thread might be of interest to you:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32048

It turns out that color is not entirely irrelevant, as some might suggest. I favored the blue color myself, but only the silver was available at my local Target store.

tech_au · 12-03-2008, 02:50 PM

I decided on the dark blue one because I like to read outside a lot and I figured the Silver one would be too glaring out in the sunlight.
Beside the blue looks nicer.

Dave Berk · 12-03-2008, 05:50 PM

I just put an order for the silver one. Tastes differ

.

11-28-2008, 02:50 AM	#1
Che Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: none	Wee request from someone seeking PRS-505 Hullo! I hope I'm posting in the right thread. I am so glad I found this forum. You guys are a fountain of info--very much appreciated seeing as I'm technologically-challenged. For months I coveted an ebook reader. I researched and researched to find THE ONE that will meet my needs (and vanity hee). I knew, the moment I first saw the PRS-505, I was in looooove. So pretty... dreamy sigh Then I heard Sony would release a new version so I opted to wait. Unfortunately, based from the very helpful pics you guys took, the PRS-700's screen isn't up to my liking. So I've decided to stick to my original choice... But now, hee, I'm conflicted between the three 505 colors: dark blue, silver or red? I'm from Far Away Land where Sony Style stores are a thing of myth. I can't go in there and check out the different colors (or easily return the "wrong" one; pics from Sony's site aren't useful, I think). Oh if only I'm uber rich I'd buy all three! Anywho, I've seen hands-on pics of the silver and the red ones. I looked but couldn't find pics of the blue one. If it's not too much to ask, request for owners of dark blue 505: Could someone please upload pics of your reader? It would really help me decide which one to get. Thanks in advance.

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11-28-2008, 03:39 AM	#2
Dave Berk Fanatic Posts: 574 Karma: 138556 Join Date: May 2006 Device: PRS505	Here is a rather clear youtube video of a dark blue reader: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOTdYc4aQeg

11-28-2008, 03:45 AM	#3
mtravellerh book creator Posts: 9,635 Karma: 3856660 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Luxembourg Device: PB360°	Bet you're a girl, Che Sorry, sorry, girls, couldn't help myself

11-28-2008, 03:54 AM	#4
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	What are you buying it as - a book reader or a fashion accessory? . Honestly, the colour doesn't matter in the slightest.

11-28-2008, 04:01 AM	#5
Dave Berk Fanatic Posts: 574 Karma: 138556 Join Date: May 2006 Device: PRS505	Some pictures: @Harry: A dark blue reader may make the screen look more white...

11-28-2008, 04:46 AM	#6
Che Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: none	Dave Berk: You ROCK. Thank you so much for the pics. (I actually saw that video whilst looking for more 505 info on YouTube. Maybe it's just my mac but it's not as clear as this (silver review) one: http://www.mobilecomputermag.co.uk/2...05-reader.html Perhaps I'm wrong but I thought it's a bit dark to base my decision upon.) Mtravellerh: Bet you're a guy. Sorry, sorry, BOYS, couldn't help my picky self. And yes, lesigh I'm a girl. Unfortunate really, seeing as my best friend usually (jokingly) asks me if I'd be her lesbian lover. I wouldn't even hesitate; if only I weren't too boy-crazy to be gay. Oh well... HarryT: Of course I'm getting it for reading LOL. Since I was 9 and nicking books from my beloved grandpa's library, I've been ADDICTED to the literary world. I have (from last count) 2000+ paperbacks/HB (actually very proud of my little library). I wish the color doesn't matter, but for me it does. I'm stubbornly picky, curse of wanting to get EXACTLY what I want. :/ Anyway, I've been freely given choices; I'm spending 300 bucks for this, I thought I might as well exercise my option to choose. Anyway, wow, you guys are awesome for the fast reply!

12-01-2008, 01:15 PM	#8
InspectorGadget Enthusiast Posts: 47 Karma: 70 Join Date: Apr 2007 Device: Sony PRS-500	Yes, the red one is striking and quite attractive. I owned a dark-blue PRS-500 (same color as near as I can tell) and I quite liked that color. However, when I compared all three side-by-side at the Sony store, I opted for the silver when I bought my PRS-505. I liked the clean look of the silver, and it looked like it would be easier on the eyes without the contrast of the outer case and background -- the only contrast your eyes see is the print-on-background. But in retrospect, I would agree with Harry (once again!) that the color doesn't make a bit of difference functionally... It's all aesthetics and personal preference. Ultimately, I selected the silver one because it looked the best to me.

12-01-2008, 02:16 PM	#10
pink Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony 505	If the sony store closest to me offered it, I would have gotten the dark blue one. The darkblue shows the contrast better, makes the background look whiter and crisper. The red is nice, but I personally would get sick of staring at the red. I opted for silver, because when you get bored of the colour, you can always add different skins or get different covers for it. Silver goes with everything.

12-01-2008, 02:49 PM	#11
aliencane Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 52 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Device: Sony 505, iPad	All I can add is that I have a blue one, and in my 63 years on earth, it is one of the best purchases I have ever made. I suppose the silver would make me equally happy.

12-02-2008, 11:51 AM	#12
tekchic Zealot Posts: 105 Karma: 120 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Device: iPhone X, iPad Pro	I agree with InspectorGadget -- I had a dark blue PRS-500 and loved it. In the store though, the Silver 505 caught my eye more than the red one did. I loved how shiny and bright it looked, with a plenty-white screen. Although, being a girl, the biggest reason I didn't get the red one is because it won't go with the pink leather cover I'm planning to buy ;-)

12-02-2008, 09:11 PM	#13
Seabound Steerage Class Posts: 711 Karma: 505995 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest, USA Device: Won't fit here anymore, see sig for a list of liseuses.	Che, this thread might be of interest to you: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32048 It turns out that color is not entirely irrelevant, as some might suggest. I favored the blue color myself, but only the silver was available at my local Target store.

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12-03-2008, 02:50 PM	#14
tech_au Oz Bookworm Posts: 516 Karma: 4056 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Device: Sony PRS 505,PRS 650	I decided on the dark blue one because I like to read outside a lot and I figured the Silver one would be too glaring out in the sunlight. Beside the blue looks nicer.

12-03-2008, 05:50 PM	#15
Dave Berk Fanatic Posts: 574 Karma: 138556 Join Date: May 2006 Device: PRS505	I just put an order for the silver one. Tastes differ .