PRS 500 Support Sub-Forum

Hughdal · 03-02-2008, 02:45 PM

With all the 505 messages CLOGGING the Sony forum, I thought it would be a good idea to create a 500 Sub-Forum for us original die-hard true users who are staying with the 1st generation. My reasons for not switching:
1. $400
2. Black suedo-leather case and black plastic moulding is the way it was meant to be.
3. Less buttons
4. Updates for 505 for users - you never know when it will 'brick' on you.
5. Same connect software - Ha Ha.
6. The screen is fine for me, a few luminars is not worth $400 (not directed at new Reader users).
7. Comfort zone. I know my 500, no surprises.
8. $400
9. The bend factor. With it's worn in 5% bend shape there in no where my 500 doesn't fit. Stressed but never broken.
10. Bragging rights.

Hughdal

JSWolf · 03-02-2008, 04:00 PM

The 505 is actually $299 and can be found for less on some other websites for about $275.

monkeywrench · 03-02-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

The 505 is actually $299 and can be found for less on some other websites for about $275.

Even so I really don't see anything revolutionary about the 505. Just evolutionary really. This being said I am with Hughdal and will wait another generation or so for something that makes spending the money really worthwhile for me. Glad to see Sony and the others moving forward though, every little step is a step in the right direction.

JSWolf · 03-02-2008, 04:35 PM

I'm just waiting to see what Sony does with the next firmware update.

Nate the great · 03-02-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I'm just waiting to see what Sony does with the next firmware update.

Well, extrapolating from the last updates: I would guess not much.

JSWolf · 03-02-2008, 09:28 PM

Well having an update no matter what would allow more safety in hacking.

DrMoze · 03-03-2008, 11:42 AM

We have both a 500 and a 505 in our household. I agree the 505 is merely evolutionary, and both are fine devices. I prefer the 505 a bit because of the improved contrast. (I'm often reading in less-than-optimal light, and my eyes aren't as young as they once were!) Apart from that difference and the slightly greater thickness of the 500 (which isn't much), they are both great for reading lots and lots of books.

I still see a lot of support comments and questions for the 500. Simply placing the model number in the title should be sufficient. I don't see a need for a new support forum for each model. (Besides, most problems for either model can be solved by an overnight charge from the wall outlet!

)

Oh yeah. And the 505 is easily available for under $300, and has been for a while. I like them both-- there's no need to 'upgrade' from the 500 if it's working.

pilotbob · 03-03-2008, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Hughdal

With all the 505 messages CLOGGING the Sony forum, I thought it would be a good idea to create a 500 Sub-Forum for us

Actually, I prefer that there were LESS sub-forums here. The seperate DEV and book upload forms make sense... but I would prefer the others to just be in the main form. Mainly because sub-forum navigation isn't great so I end up ignoring the sub-forums.

BOb

NatCh · 03-03-2008, 01:37 PM

I mostly look at the forum in the "New Posts" view (that link is set to exclude e-book uploads, BTW). Gets around the sub-sub-subforum thing nicely, but you do have to kind of know what you're looking at to tell if you want to read a given thread.

03-02-2008, 02:45 PM	#1
Hughdal Connoisseur Posts: 77 Karma: 3961 Join Date: Mar 2007 Device: Ex Sony-Ex Nook-New PW User	PRS 500 Support Sub-Forum With all the 505 messages CLOGGING the Sony forum, I thought it would be a good idea to create a 500 Sub-Forum for us original die-hard true users who are staying with the 1st generation. My reasons for not switching: 1. $400 2. Black suedo-leather case and black plastic moulding is the way it was meant to be. 3. Less buttons 4. Updates for 505 for users - you never know when it will 'brick' on you. 5. Same connect software - Ha Ha. 6. The screen is fine for me, a few luminars is not worth $400 (not directed at new Reader users). 7. Comfort zone. I know my 500, no surprises. 8. $400 9. The bend factor. With it's worn in 5% bend shape there in no where my 500 doesn't fit. Stressed but never broken. 10. Bragging rights. Hughdal Last edited by Hughdal; 03-02-2008 at 02:51 PM.

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JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,966 Karma: 128903250 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	The 505 is actually $299 and can be found for less on some other websites for about $275.

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JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,966 Karma: 128903250 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I'm just waiting to see what Sony does with the next firmware update.

03-02-2008, 09:28 PM	#6
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,966 Karma: 128903250 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Well having an update no matter what would allow more safety in hacking.

03-03-2008, 11:42 AM	#7
DrMoze Booknut Posts: 858 Karma: 2852 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida! Device: Sony Reader 500/505/300/350, Nook Glowlight Plus (6")	We have both a 500 and a 505 in our household. I agree the 505 is merely evolutionary, and both are fine devices. I prefer the 505 a bit because of the improved contrast. (I'm often reading in less-than-optimal light, and my eyes aren't as young as they once were!) Apart from that difference and the slightly greater thickness of the 500 (which isn't much), they are both great for reading lots and lots of books. I still see a lot of support comments and questions for the 500. Simply placing the model number in the title should be sufficient. I don't see a need for a new support forum for each model. (Besides, most problems for either model can be solved by an overnight charge from the wall outlet! ) Oh yeah. And the 505 is easily available for under $300, and has been for a while. I like them both-- there's no need to 'upgrade' from the 500 if it's working.

03-03-2008, 01:37 PM	#9
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	I mostly look at the forum in the "New Posts" view (that link is set to exclude e-book uploads, BTW). Gets around the sub-sub-subforum thing nicely, but you do have to kind of know what you're looking at to tell if you want to read a given thread.

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