PRS-505 vs Kindle 3 - Page 2

stabile007 · 09-08-2010, 09:02 AM

Well I will put my thoughts here since this topic already exists

So coming from my PRS-505 here is what I like about the Sony PRS-505 over the Kindle 3

I like the ePub support (this has been beaten to death by everyone though)
I like the default font type on the Sony for my books it looks more like a book type face then what the kindle uses.
I like the solid metal build of my PRS-505 it feels a lot more durable but I still use a cover
The option of expandable memory (not that I ever needed it)

What I like about the Kindle 3 over the PRS-505

I like how thin the kindle itself is
I like the Kindle 3 cover more then what Sony offered (especially that awful wedge light cover)
I like having the dictionary and annotation options (not that I have actually had to use them yet)
I like the Wifi+3G which allows me to get my books anywhere (a major plus as I always seem to finish a book whenever I am NOT home) and not have to use an awful store interface like the Sony uses though the ePub support allowed me to bypass the Sony store I still used the software to get books onto my device.
I like how much faster the page turns are it is a huge noticeable difference
I like the menu system for the Kindle more far more responsive then my Sony
I like the page turn buttons much easier for me to press and they are located in places that is comfortable to reach no matter how I am currently holding my Kindle

All in all my overview:
The Kindle 3 is mostly superior to the PRS-505 in many ways. Though I like the build quality and the type face and the ePub support more on my Sony, the benefits of the Wifi+3G and the lighter and better designed cases and speed for my Kindle 3 win out. I waffled quite a bit on this before I bought a Kindle and almost got a Nook but I am glad I got the Kindle in the end.

tao · 11-30-2010, 12:50 PM

I just got my Kindle 3 yesterday. Having a PRS-505 for two years.

Kindle 3 wins easily, since the screen is much sharper, contrast is REALLY improved compared to PRS-505.

With Calibre, it is very easy to convert ePUB to Mobi.

However, I decided to keep my PRS-505, just in case. Under direct sunlight, PRS-505 is not so bad, but indoors, Kindle 3 is much better.

LDBoblo · 11-30-2010, 03:12 PM

I'm with others on the much better screen and speed. I don't use the default formats, so I can't really comment on those. I bought the K3 pretty much just for the screen, and on the basis of that alone I feel it was worth the cost. The speed boost was nice too, though it's still far from ideal.

09-08-2010, 09:02 AM	#16
stabile007 Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Philadelphia Device: PRS-505, Kindle 3	Well I will put my thoughts here since this topic already exists So coming from my PRS-505 here is what I like about the Sony PRS-505 over the Kindle 3 I like the ePub support (this has been beaten to death by everyone though) I like the default font type on the Sony for my books it looks more like a book type face then what the kindle uses. I like the solid metal build of my PRS-505 it feels a lot more durable but I still use a cover The option of expandable memory (not that I ever needed it) What I like about the Kindle 3 over the PRS-505 I like how thin the kindle itself is I like the Kindle 3 cover more then what Sony offered (especially that awful wedge light cover) I like having the dictionary and annotation options (not that I have actually had to use them yet) I like the Wifi+3G which allows me to get my books anywhere (a major plus as I always seem to finish a book whenever I am NOT home) and not have to use an awful store interface like the Sony uses though the ePub support allowed me to bypass the Sony store I still used the software to get books onto my device. I like how much faster the page turns are it is a huge noticeable difference I like the menu system for the Kindle more far more responsive then my Sony I like the page turn buttons much easier for me to press and they are located in places that is comfortable to reach no matter how I am currently holding my Kindle All in all my overview: The Kindle 3 is mostly superior to the PRS-505 in many ways. Though I like the build quality and the type face and the ePub support more on my Sony, the benefits of the Wifi+3G and the lighter and better designed cases and speed for my Kindle 3 win out. I waffled quite a bit on this before I bought a Kindle and almost got a Nook but I am glad I got the Kindle in the end.

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11-30-2010, 12:50 PM	#17
tao Book Lover Posts: 30 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New York City Device: Sony PRS-505; Kindle 3	I just got my Kindle 3 yesterday. Having a PRS-505 for two years. Kindle 3 wins easily, since the screen is much sharper, contrast is REALLY improved compared to PRS-505. With Calibre, it is very easy to convert ePUB to Mobi. However, I decided to keep my PRS-505, just in case. Under direct sunlight, PRS-505 is not so bad, but indoors, Kindle 3 is much better.

11-30-2010, 03:12 PM	#18
LDBoblo Wizard Posts: 1,385 Karma: 16056 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Asia Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Sony PRS-505	I'm with others on the much better screen and speed. I don't use the default formats, so I can't really comment on those. I bought the K3 pretty much just for the screen, and on the basis of that alone I feel it was worth the cost. The speed boost was nice too, though it's still far from ideal.