Well, I finally had my mind made up for me

*Angie* · 09-11-2009, 11:39 AM

First off, I'd like to thank all the nice folks here who've answered all my questions as I was trying to decide whether to buy the 500 or the 505 Reader.

Right up to the end, I knew I'd be happy with either, so finally decided to go with the 300, which was the less expensive option. I'm in Canada, so the 300 was available for $259 and the 505 for $299.

So, first I head to my local Future Shop, but they don't carry the readers in store, only online. Ditto Staples. No problem, I'll forego immediate satisfaction and order online.
Now, we don't own a regular credit card (we'd suck at controlling impulse purchases, otherwise). Instead, we have a pre-paid Mastercard that we use to buy online where Paypal isn't available, rent cars, book hotels, etc. We've used it dozens of times without issues.

I try the Sony store first, but they won't accept a prepaid Mastercard. Huh. Never had that happen before. Oh well, I'll try Futureshop. Hey, they won't accept it either. That's annoying. OK, I'll try Staples. Oh, Staples only has the 505. I guess I'm getting the more expensive one after all. That's ok, I'm cool with that. No, wait. They won't accept the darn card, either.

Now I'm thinking that I'm going to be out of luck on buying a reader all together. I start thinking like crazy where else might possible sell this type of thing. Oh, what about Sears?! I give them a call, they're not available in store, but they do have them online via their catalogue order. Check online and they only have the 505... but it's only $259! Woot! Plus, they deliver to the drugstore in my town and I can pay COD when I pick it up.

What an ordeal, eh? The darn thing better be really nice when it gets here next week LOL

frabjous · 09-11-2009, 11:54 AM

Ordeal? Sounds like the fates conspiring to get you the better reader at the lower price... I'd take it as a good sign!

Enjoy your reader!

AnemicOak · 09-11-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by *Angie*

Check online and they only have the 505... but it's only $259! Woot! Plus, they deliver to the drugstore in my town and I can pay COD when I pick it up.

FYI, there's another thread around here mentioning some confusion as to whether the unit Sears is selling is the 505 or actually the 300. Something about the specs listed in the catalog actually being those of the 300.

*Angie* · 09-11-2009, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnemicOak

FYI, there's another thread around here mentioning some confusion as to whether the unit Sears is selling is the 505 or actually the 300. Something about the specs listed in the catalog actually being those of the 300.

hmm, that's interesting. I'll be happy either way, though if it's actually the 300 I'll have to return the skin & m-edge cover I've already ordered for the 505.

I had to go have another look at the website description. The name listed is just "Sony Ebook Reader", but the photo is of the 505. The description is a bit confusing, though. It states a 5" screen like the 300, but also "built-in memory holds approx. 150 eBooks at a time; SD memory slot allows the option of even more" like the 505. A customer did ask for the model#, and another customer replied that it was a 505... but are they saying so baded on the photo, or from having bought one?

Very mysterious! I guess I'll be surprised when it gets here LOL

frozennorth · 09-11-2009, 04:23 PM

The other post mentioned is here.
We should find out by Monday at the latest whether it's the 505 or the 300.

Futureshop lists the estimated release date for 16th Sept. Hopefully they'll have displays of the new models in store. The 505 only sold online.

*Angie* · 09-11-2009, 07:00 PM

Thanks! I'll keep an eye on his thread to see what he ends up with. TBH, I was leaning a bit more towards the 300, but now I kind of hope it's the 505 so I can keep the skin and cover I already ordered before knowing there might be a mixup. Ah, the suspense!

09-11-2009, 11:39 AM	#1
Angie Bookish Posts: 50 Karma: 112 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NB, Canada Device: Kobo, Sony PRS-300	Well, I finally had my mind made up for me First off, I'd like to thank all the nice folks here who've answered all my questions as I was trying to decide whether to buy the 500 or the 505 Reader. Right up to the end, I knew I'd be happy with either, so finally decided to go with the 300, which was the less expensive option. I'm in Canada, so the 300 was available for $259 and the 505 for $299. So, first I head to my local Future Shop, but they don't carry the readers in store, only online. Ditto Staples. No problem, I'll forego immediate satisfaction and order online. Now, we don't own a regular credit card (we'd suck at controlling impulse purchases, otherwise). Instead, we have a pre-paid Mastercard that we use to buy online where Paypal isn't available, rent cars, book hotels, etc. We've used it dozens of times without issues. I try the Sony store first, but they won't accept a prepaid Mastercard. Huh. Never had that happen before. Oh well, I'll try Futureshop. Hey, they won't accept it either. That's annoying. OK, I'll try Staples. Oh, Staples only has the 505. I guess I'm getting the more expensive one after all. That's ok, I'm cool with that. No, wait. They won't accept the darn card, either. Now I'm thinking that I'm going to be out of luck on buying a reader all together. I start thinking like crazy where else might possible sell this type of thing. Oh, what about Sears?! I give them a call, they're not available in store, but they do have them online via their catalogue order. Check online and they only have the 505... but it's only $259! Woot! Plus, they deliver to the drugstore in my town and I can pay COD when I pick it up. What an ordeal, eh? The darn thing better be really nice when it gets here next week LOL

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09-11-2009, 11:54 AM	#2
frabjous Wizard Posts: 1,213 Karma: 12890 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Amherst, Massachusetts, USA Device: Sony PRS-505	Ordeal? Sounds like the fates conspiring to get you the better reader at the lower price... I'd take it as a good sign! Enjoy your reader!

09-11-2009, 04:23 PM	#5
frozennorth Evangelist Posts: 407 Karma: 18772 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Device: Onyx Boox RIP, Sony PRS-T1, Kobo Libra	The other post mentioned is here. We should find out by Monday at the latest whether it's the 505 or the 300. Futureshop lists the estimated release date for 16th Sept. Hopefully they'll have displays of the new models in store. The 505 only sold online.

09-11-2009, 07:00 PM	#6
Angie Bookish Posts: 50 Karma: 112 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NB, Canada Device: Kobo, Sony PRS-300	Thanks! I'll keep an eye on his thread to see what he ends up with. TBH, I was leaning a bit more towards the 300, but now I kind of hope it's the 505 so I can keep the skin and cover I already ordered before knowing there might be a mixup. Ah, the suspense!

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