New here! Thinking about a change...

purpsurfer · 07-06-2010, 03:46 PM

So many changes in e-readers lately and I am so tempted! Currently I have a Sony 505 with wedge light cover. I have used it for about a year and a half and have really enjoyed it! There is nothing wrong with it but I am surely intrigued by the nook with wifi. My 13 year old daughter reads on a Kindle and its a great device, too. I look forward to seeing what the upcoming model might have to offer. Anyone leave the 505 behind for newer readers?
Sara

ficbot · 07-06-2010, 04:38 PM

I traded my 505 for a Kindle at the beginning of the year solely because I wanted a dictionary for French books, and text to speech. Other than lacking those two features, there was nothing wrong with my Sony and I had been very happy.

=X= · 07-06-2010, 05:33 PM

I purchased the K2 over the 505 because my 505's screen broke.
I went for the K2 because of the Kindle book store, Dictionary, Text-To-Speech(TTS), highlight, annotate. They truly enhance the ebook reading experience and because of it I like my K2 much much more than my 505. The 3G experience was a real pleasant surprise. It took me months before I started using it since I had no desire for it. It ends up to be a great experience and a convince to have

Would I have upgraded the 505 to the Kindle if the 505 was working? No, they both accomplish the most important aspect of eBook reading and that is a light portable reading solution. The batter life is great and the portability is excellent.

=X=

superstitious · 07-07-2010, 09:11 PM

I traded my 505 for a Nook wifi about 2 weeks ago. I thought about it a long time while asking for opinions on this site. I first decided not to switch since there is nothing wrong with it and I just loved it so much. However, once the Nook wifi came out for just $149. I just couldn't resist. I pretty much switch because of the more frequent firmware updates and the abilities to be hacked. To be honest, I am probably not going to ever hack it unless I am out of warranty. I am using the Nook only to read fiction books and not going to do much else but I'd to have all the features just in case I might need it someday. You just never know. The two devices are virtually the same other than the touch screen which I have come to love! Shopping via wifi is awesome even though it's something I never thought I'd like before when I owned the 505. Also, swiping page turn is a pretty nice touch. The screens have about the same contrast. There are some things you might have to get used to IMO:

1. The weight (with cover on) is for me significantly heavier.
2. It's also real bulky compare to the 505. I love the slimness of the 505 itself and the included brown cover.
3. No collections option as you might already knew - I only have about 100 or so books so it doesn't take that long to browse through them. Plus I can just go to reading now and get on reading since I always read one book at the time.

All in all, I love the Nook. If I have to do it again, I'd do it. The most awesome things about the Nook in my shallow opinion are the look (nice, futuristic with the touch screen, and sleek) and the abilities to accessorize!

I had a hard time finding the cute accessories for the 505 since I bought it 8 months ago. I now own 2 skins and 2 cases for the Nook. Loveeee it!

Anyway, good luck on your decision!

purpsurfer · 07-08-2010, 09:07 AM

Thank you for your replies! Superstitious, the touch screen page flip and wifi are my two biggest reasons for wanting to "upgrade". I use the 505 with the wedgelight cover so its got substantial weight and bulk, IMO. So I guess switching over to the nook's bulk wouldn't be too bad.... but I lose the light and I use that quite a bit. Decisions, decisions!!

Sylver · 07-08-2010, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by purpsurfer

Thank you for your replies! Superstitious, the touch screen page flip and wifi are my two biggest reasons for wanting to "upgrade". I use the 505 with the wedgelight cover so its got substantial weight and bulk, IMO. So I guess switching over to the nook's bulk wouldn't be too bad.... but I lose the light and I use that quite a bit. Decisions, decisions!!

I love my nook, nevertheless, I always find it hard to understand the need of a owner of 505 to migrate to the nook. For reading purpose, there really is no gain. I can see the need if you upgrade from the smaller PRS 300 which has no expandable memory and no mp3 playback, but if you already have a 505, I honestly do not see the need to change, save the $150 on ebooks.

superstitious · 07-08-2010, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by purpsurfer

Thank you for your replies! Superstitious, the touch screen page flip and wifi are my two biggest reasons for wanting to "upgrade". I use the 505 with the wedgelight cover so its got substantial weight and bulk, IMO. So I guess switching over to the nook's bulk wouldn't be too bad.... but I lose the light and I use that quite a bit. Decisions, decisions!!

The nook has the cover with the light also but it is not a wedge. It's more like a light attached to the cover. Look on the website. Good luck!

07-06-2010, 03:46 PM	#1
purpsurfer Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: iphone 4, Sony 505	New here! Thinking about a change... So many changes in e-readers lately and I am so tempted! Currently I have a Sony 505 with wedge light cover. I have used it for about a year and a half and have really enjoyed it! There is nothing wrong with it but I am surely intrigued by the nook with wifi. My 13 year old daughter reads on a Kindle and its a great device, too. I look forward to seeing what the upcoming model might have to offer. Anyone leave the 505 behind for newer readers? Sara

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07-06-2010, 04:38 PM	#2
ficbot Wizard Posts: 2,409 Karma: 4132096 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Kindle Paperwhite/iOS Kindle App	I traded my 505 for a Kindle at the beginning of the year solely because I wanted a dictionary for French books, and text to speech. Other than lacking those two features, there was nothing wrong with my Sony and I had been very happy.

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=X= Wizard Posts: 3,671 Karma: 12205348 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Galaxy S, Nook w/CM7	I purchased the K2 over the 505 because my 505's screen broke. I went for the K2 because of the Kindle book store, Dictionary, Text-To-Speech(TTS), highlight, annotate. They truly enhance the ebook reading experience and because of it I like my K2 much much more than my 505. The 3G experience was a real pleasant surprise. It took me months before I started using it since I had no desire for it. It ends up to be a great experience and a convince to have Would I have upgraded the 505 to the Kindle if the 505 was working? No, they both accomplish the most important aspect of eBook reading and that is a light portable reading solution. The batter life is great and the portability is excellent. =X=

07-07-2010, 09:11 PM	#4
superstitious Addict Posts: 206 Karma: 7270 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: K3 wifi	I traded my 505 for a Nook wifi about 2 weeks ago. I thought about it a long time while asking for opinions on this site. I first decided not to switch since there is nothing wrong with it and I just loved it so much. However, once the Nook wifi came out for just $149. I just couldn't resist. I pretty much switch because of the more frequent firmware updates and the abilities to be hacked. To be honest, I am probably not going to ever hack it unless I am out of warranty. I am using the Nook only to read fiction books and not going to do much else but I'd to have all the features just in case I might need it someday. You just never know. The two devices are virtually the same other than the touch screen which I have come to love! Shopping via wifi is awesome even though it's something I never thought I'd like before when I owned the 505. Also, swiping page turn is a pretty nice touch. The screens have about the same contrast. There are some things you might have to get used to IMO: 1. The weight (with cover on) is for me significantly heavier. 2. It's also real bulky compare to the 505. I love the slimness of the 505 itself and the included brown cover. 3. No collections option as you might already knew - I only have about 100 or so books so it doesn't take that long to browse through them. Plus I can just go to reading now and get on reading since I always read one book at the time. All in all, I love the Nook. If I have to do it again, I'd do it. The most awesome things about the Nook in my shallow opinion are the look (nice, futuristic with the touch screen, and sleek) and the abilities to accessorize! I had a hard time finding the cute accessories for the 505 since I bought it 8 months ago. I now own 2 skins and 2 cases for the Nook. Loveeee it! Anyway, good luck on your decision!

07-08-2010, 09:07 AM	#5
purpsurfer Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: iphone 4, Sony 505	Thank you for your replies! Superstitious, the touch screen page flip and wifi are my two biggest reasons for wanting to "upgrade". I use the 505 with the wedgelight cover so its got substantial weight and bulk, IMO. So I guess switching over to the nook's bulk wouldn't be too bad.... but I lose the light and I use that quite a bit. Decisions, decisions!!

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