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Found a Cover for my PRS-500 - New and Original
I recently bought a PRS-500 in reasonably good condition. It came with original CD and Charger and booklet. I like this new addition to my Sony Reader collection
![]() There's always the question of original accessories, especially covers. They sort of disintegrate with time and it is increasingly difficult to find old new stock. But here is one: Original leather cover https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/36321887 It's kind of in-your-face green. But I happen to like it ![]() Is there actually anyone out there who still uses or owns a PRS-500? And how is your experience with this rather antique reading device? Btw. mine ist not updated to support epub. |
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When Sony updated the PRS-500 to handle ePub, you had to send it in. It was just a firmware update. If it's not able to handle ePub, it never will as Sony is not doing that any longer.
Honestly, I cannt see anyone still using a 500. The screen contrast is very poor. It's heavy. The battery most likely would be not good. And no front light. And if it doesn't do ePub, it never will. |
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I have 2 of those old PRS 500s - and a bunch of original crap that came with it.
To answer your first question: No. I'd have to be insane to want to read on something that old. ![]() |
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EDIT: I was thinking of the 505. I do have one 500, but it's battery is pretty much toast. If you live in the U.S., Shop Goodwill has a 500 up for sale, with black case and charger. A day left on the auction and no one has made a bid. https://shopgoodwill.com/item/197292409 |
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Recently purchased a PRS-505 new in box. Never owned one, so many in this forum seemed to love them. Thought the battery may be dead, it's not. Added a Glocuscent reading light from Amazon that attaches to the included 505 pleather cover. Lights the 505 up beautifully corner to corner, with varied brightness and hues. I can see why there was such interest in the PRS-505 at the time. Solid aluminum build. Loads ePub without issue. Looks and feels like something an astronaut might use on the moon. For anyone interested, recommend picking up one on eBay or Shopgoodwill and judging for yourself. |
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I have my T1 and nook STR. I have no idea what the batteries are like. I know the battery in my 650 has pretty well had it.
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I've got 505s (no one would ever bid on them at Shop Goodwill), even a couple of the their cases with the built in lights — but those are heavy and kind of unwieldy. The Glocusent light might be the better option. EDIT:I went ahead and got this one. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...0?ie=UTF8&th=1 It was on sale for about $7.50 with the 10% coupon. The sale was ending in about 3 hours. (One day sale thing.) Last edited by rcentros; 05-03-2024 at 08:38 PM. Reason: Added information + corrected spelling error |
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That's a great price. I initially had the gooseneck version but it tended not to stay in place. Instead opted for this clip-on version in white which sits just above the Reader. Same variety of brightness and hue options on both versions: https://www.amazon.com/Glocusent-Rec...st_sto_dp&th=1
The Glocusent lights from my experience introduce new usability for the PRS-505. I'm also using a PRS-650 which I picked up lightly used earlier this year. Thankfully it came with an original Sony case, so use the Glocusent for that one too. Cases for most of the older Sony Readers seem really difficult to obtain. If anyone on this forum has older Sony Reader cases for sale, I'd be very interested. Let us know how it goes with the Glocusent light. |
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What Sony model cases are you looking for? |
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Primarily looking for an OEM Sony case for the PRS-650. Think the model number is PRSA-SC65. Not interested as much in the OEM lighted cover since the Glocusent should do a better job. Also have a PRS-950 without a case, so would be interested in a cover without light for that one also.
On the Glocusent lights, you may want to order the other and then return the one less preferable. The clip on the flip-up/thicker one slides easily and stays snugly secured on the back cover. |
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I forgot I had a Kobo Clip light, which fits well on the Sony PRS-505, but it's brighter than the Glocusent and only has white light. Anyhow, thanks for the heads-up on the Glocusent lights. These are nice. |
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![]() My 500 does not connect to any modern device at all, but does work with my vintage Windows XP setup. Battery is actually in pretty good shape considering. Lasted the length of 1 book ![]() Trying to compare the 500 and 505 is like comparing apples and oranges. They're worlds apart. I like the way the 505 feels and I still read one or the other book with it. I was lucky enough to obtain one of these original black light covers a few weeks back: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Lighte...ct_top?ie=UTF8 Quote:
I might add a tutorial on how to "refurbish" fraying original Sony covers once I am finished with experimenting. BTW. this seller has T1/T2 new old stock covers for sale in all 3 colors: https://www.ebay.de/sch/i.html?_dkr=...kw=sony%20prsa Not sure they ship internationally. I got a white one from them and it's pristine. No light though. Quote:
I am happily hunting for more Sony reader models since I am planning on a collection of every model ever made, preferably in all colors. Will occupy me a while ![]() |
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