MobileRead Forums - E-Book Devices http://www.mobileread.com/forums en Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:37:26 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.mobileread.com/feeds/images/mr/misc/logo.gif MobileRead Forums - E-Book Devices http://www.mobileread.com/forums PRS-300 Ebooks with endnotes http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61575&goto=newpost Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:25:25 GMT How one can jump to endontes without having to go to the "Notes" chapter of an ebook with a lot of endnotes ?

Thanks ]]> Sony Portable Reader (New Forum) Aristée http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61575 well ive finally decided to take the plunge http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61568&goto=newpost Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:01:37 GMT hi guys

After much dilberation ive decideed to buy my first reader device a prs-600. From what I can see it is a excellent device and the ability to read pdf's is a big plus as ive got near 10gb of pdf of files that I haven't gone through simply because i find it hard to read off a screen.

I got a few question for you guys in in the forum, you seem all quite friendy chaps (except when it comes to discussions about glare lol)

The reader Ive bought, was used but under warranty. The previous owner had lost the stylus. I know its an hassle finding a official replacement, but I was wondering what other PDA, Smartphone styluses would fit in that hole. Without the device to hand http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=380173609905 looks like it would fit. Im not too worried about aesthetics.. i would just like a pen to do short notes on my books.

second question relates to speed reading. Its hard to judge from the videos but how fast can you turn the pages? I currently read at 500 words a min and im trying to get faster, I used to use my PDA with repilgo and the reflowed text would match my scrolling speed. I know the sony is a bit different but is there any way to adjust the speed of a page turn if i need to?

third question has been asked a thousand times but I wll ask again as i haven't heard a satsifactory answer. Bearing in mind I was previously doing the majority of my ebook reading on a device half the size, will keeping the reader in portrait mode reduce my visbility? Im used to reading extremely small text and I dont find it an eye strain (funny because im extremely short sighted otherwise)

Im gonna embed a typical pdf in my collection and could someone show me how it would look on the screen? thank you in advance

Attachments deleted by moderator. Sorry, but you must not upload copyrighted material to MobileRead. ]]> Sony Portable Reader (New Forum) thoughtspeak http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61568 Time zone - can this be changed? http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61551&goto=newpost Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:57:10 GMT My International Kindle lives in Luxembourg (CET timezone) but always shows GMT (UK time). I've searched around quite a bit but I've not found any way to adjust the time zone manually.

My Kindle is obviously getting its time correctly via Whispernet - it adjusted for the end of summer-time correctly two weekend ago - it's only the timezone which is wrong.

Any suggestions? ]]> Kindle Troubleshooting allenlux http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61551 Opus Opus timings for Tommy http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61546&goto=newpost Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:17:38 GMT Jusy for Tommy's benefit, here are the ongoing results of my "how long does the Opus stay alive on a single battery charge" experiments.

It's been on for 45.5 hours now (started at 10:45 GMT on 5th Nov) and the battery meter is still showing 100%. ]]> Bookeen Cybook HarryT http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61546 Definitely out of my league http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61544&goto=newpost Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:36:58 GMT I started looking for an e-reader thinking there were only a few different models and then I found you guys... Now I am completely lost and could use some assistance.

I am a college student and single mom, however I'm planning to probably fork out for one early next year. Here are a few things I would like:

1) 6" or bigger display
2) ability to get books easily(either through mobile download or fast transfers from comp)
3) if it's possible to get textbooks that would be amazing but I'm majoring in lit so I may be able to use a lot of standard books
4) ability to span multiple formats (if there's one that works with both amazons and b&n/epub that would be amazing

I like the feel of the nook plus they have an much larger book selection to start with than other places I found but again as a college student I'm trying to make it easier on my back.

Any ideas you may have would be amazing and helpful, thank you all so very much!!!:thanks::book2::thanks: ]]> Which one should I buy? alice_85 http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61544 Used 505 to existing library sync error http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61542&goto=newpost Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:54:34 GMT Just received a used 505 from ebay seller. I have a 600 and want to share the existing library.

I authorized the 505 to my existing Sony library.

However, when syncing to my library, the sync gets hung up. When I cancel the sync, the error message "This ebook cannot be transferred because the Reader is authorized to another user" comes up.

Any idea why this occurs any how do I fix?

It is interesting I can manually move the books to the reader. ]]> Sony Portable Reader PRS-500/505 shrktank http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61542 <![CDATA[I'm Really Confused]]> http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61541&goto=newpost Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:15:56 GMT Ok,

So I thought that I had decided on the kindle for my e-book reader but after reading some forums I'm not sure. I have been trying to decide this for over a month but I dont seem to be getting anywhere. I'm a student and I'm really looking to do work on this thing so here are my list of features.

PDF reading (for school work) and i don't really care about conversion because i already have a great program for that.
Ebook store (either on the internet or via 3G doesn't matter)
free books (that's a big one, as a student i have almost no money)
physical buttons
annotations and dictionary
price limit of around 250$

:thanks:

Rememberandhope ]]> Which one should I buy? rememberandhope http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61541 Holiday Season gift basket coming http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61533&goto=newpost Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:24:44 GMT Dear All:

Anybody thinking of giving an eBook Reader to a loved one for Christmas might stay tuned.

Astak will be posting details of "A Christmas Carol Pack" next week. This is designed to make Gift Giving far easier, to raise money for charity, and to introduce some new accessories that Astak will have on their website in the near future. More details will be posted... but this special pack takes the Pocket PRO and combines it with a lot of extra goodies for Christmas and Holiday giving... all gift packaged with YOUR message right on the Christmas card. AND... it will allow a nice donation to a hard working charity that is trying to help the disadvantaged during this disastrous Holiday Season.

Just trying to give you a heads up!!:xmas: ]]> Astak EZReader Robertb http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61533 I have my choice but http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61529&goto=newpost Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:20:26 GMT am looking into buying one of the sony readers. I just read books and I read a lot at night. I have my choice of the 300, 505 and the 600. Which one is the best one to get.:thanks: am looking into buying one of the sony readers. I just read books and I read a lot at night. I have my choice of the 300, 505 and the 600. Which one is the best one to get.:thanks: ]]> Which one should I buy? upnseams http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61529 uts.amazon.com message on Firefox browser http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61528&goto=newpost Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:15:31 GMT I decided last night to download firefox as explorer was having a tantrum (this is a new laptop). So this morning as I am browsing another forum, at the bottom left of the browser was this message:

"sending data from uts.amazon.com"

Now, I have downloaded books from Amazon using this computer, but has anyone else noticed this message? Should I be concerned about big brother? I was not on an Amazon site at the time, nor had been on Amazon site when I opened the browser for this session. ]]> Kindle Content Pushka http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61528 PRS-600 Okay, quick question.... http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61525&goto=newpost Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:29:31 GMT I just got my 600 (boyfriend got it for my bday, what a sweetie, huh?:p) annnnnddd....my computer stopped working. I sent it away to have it totally wiped out and redone and I guess my question is-how do I get my version of the Sony ebookstore back? I bought my 505 and it came with the disk, but I cannot find it and dummy me, I gave my other 505 away :smack:. If I download it online it gives me the new version, and I have to say for some reason it's not striking my fancy. Thanks, fellas!

P.s. Not "my" version, but you know what I mean, lol! ]]> Sony Portable Reader (New Forum) emonti8384 http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61525 PRS-900 Daily Edition Battery Life and Wi-Fi http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61524&goto=newpost Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:27:37 GMT There was a thread here somewhere (can't find it) about a month ago pointing out the PRS-900 being listed here on Sony's website.

But did anyone notice this page before?

It lists the battery life at a mere 1200 page-turns for ePub. In contrast, the 600 is listed at 6800.

That's a pretty steep drop off. It must mean with wireless turned on, but it doesn't specify.

Needless to say, I don't think 1200 page-turns would go over very well with most people. Hopefully the listing is a mistake.

Also listed on that page is this:

Wi-Fi : Supports HSPA, UMTS, Edge, and GPRS data services with two bands (850 and 1900 MHz).

I think that's the first official mention of Wi-Fi, is it not? ]]> Sony Portable Reader (New Forum) The-eBook-Reader http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61524 <![CDATA[OT: how to access the "reputation" list?]]> http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61519&goto=newpost Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:55:52 GMT Sorry to interrupt the flow, but I just discovered the "karma" button recently. I was wondering where I can look up my own reputation list, as some nice people have awarded me some and I'd like to see what they said etc :o ]]> Astak EZReader jusmee http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61519 <![CDATA[B&N ebooks store]]> http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61517&goto=newpost Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:50:28 GMT After pre-ordering the Nook, I decided to buy an ebook from the B&N store to check out the epub feature. Alas, the book was in pdb format, so I sent an email to B&N customer service to see what the deal was. After a two day wait, I got a response saying that they needed my order number and some other information before they could respond. I replied with the requested info. Two days later I got a response saying what formats the nook supported. Great info, but not what I asked, so I replied asking why the ebook I bought wasn't in epub format. I got a response back (at least it wasn't two days later) saying that the store sold pdb ebooks and they do not have an offical date when epub books will be available.

Two disappointments here. First, I think that B&N needs to ramp up their customer service department if they want to establish a positive impression when the nook arrives and people have questions. Four days to get an answer to a simple question is way too long. Second, it's disappointing that B&N doesn't have a date when they will start saleing the epub format. I want to buy from B&N when I'm browsing in the brink and mortar store, but I'm not going to be buying from them if it's in a proprietary format that I can't format shift. ]]> pwalker8 http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61517 PRS-600 Unable to authorize! http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61516&goto=newpost Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:38:40 GMT Hello there!

I have a problem with my newly bought PRS-600 (or, perhaps, rather the eBook Library application).

When I log in I come to a "Oops, the page you requested is temporarily unavailable." screen, but I am at least logged in afterwards and can navigate through "My account" to the "Manage devices" page.

When I click the "Authorize this device" button on the "Manage devices" page I get an error page:
Quote:
/!\ Unable to access eBook Store
Check your network settings to ensure you have access to the internet.
-5
I read a bunch of threads about problems appearing when using Symantec/Norton antivirus and the solution was to inactivate the network protection. I have Symantec Antivirus installed but only with file system protection and the problem remains even when i turn that off.

I also tried installing Windows XP anew in a VMWare virtual machine but got the same error.

It kind of makes me regret that i bought a couple of books through the Sony store before the device arrived... :smack:

Any ideas? ]]> Sony Portable Reader (New Forum) Morkl http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61516